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Abigail Johnsen

@abigailjohnsen

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CELTA-qualified ESL teacher specializing in adult Business English and intercultural communication.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role teaching adult ESL and Business English, where I can design practical, intercultural lessons tied to real workplace communication—supporting confident presentations, pitching, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

I’m a CELTA-qualified ESL teacher with 8+ years of experience working with adults across a wide range of industries, levels and cultural backgrounds. I’m equally at home in corporate boardrooms, creative studios, university settings and community organisations.

My professional background in fashion PR and community communications shapes how I teach. I understand the workplace contexts my students are learning for, and I design lessons that reflect that reality—so language learning stays practical, engaging, and immediately useful.

I teach professional and Business English to adults across diverse industries, including Pfizer, KaDeWe and DGB. I deliver specialist arts & design English curriculum, coach professional communication, presentations and pitching, and support learners through verbal, written and listening evaluations.

I also adapt intensively across all CEFR levels (A0–C2), tailoring materials and methods to each learner’s context and goals. Through online teaching via Zoom and other platforms, and through sensitive training experiences, I build intercultural competence, confidence, and clear communication that transfers to real life.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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ESL Teacher & Specialist

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A.I.D (Akademie für Mode & Design)

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Taught professional and Business English to adults across diverse industries and levels, including Pfizer, KaDeWe, and DGB. Delivered specialist arts & design English curriculum and coached professional communication, presentations, and pitching.

English For Specific Purposes (ESP)Professional communication Teams

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ESL Teacher (Academic English)

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Humboldt Innovation

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Provided academic English instruction to scientific professors, focusing on German research communication and presentation skills. Delivered sensitive ESL training for women in Afghanistan while navigating cultural complexities with care and professionalism.

Research Communication Presentation Skills Cultural Sensitivity Online Teaching

Communications & Project Lead

Be Enriched

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Led external communications across social media, blog, press, and web for a community organization. Coordinated community canteens serving 50+ guests, managed volunteer teams of up to 10, and supported vulnerable groups through relationship-building with partners.

Social Media Management Content & Copywriting Press Media Relations Community Engagement Event Coordination Volunteer Management Stakeholder Management Teams Vulnerable Group Support

PR Executive

The POP Group

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Managed media relations and coordinated high-profile events including London Fashion Week. Oversaw social media accounts and supported integrated campaigns for fashion and lifestyle clients.

Public Relations Media Relations Event Coordination Social Media Management Marketing Communications Integrated Communications