
Elena T
@elenat2
I build practical English learning experiences for children, adults, and business professionals across international classrooms.
What I'm looking for
I've taught English across Romania, China, and the UAE for 28 years, from early-years classrooms to high school, adult evening classes, and corporate Business English programs. I currently deliver live one-to-one and small-group online lessons for Chinese students via Tencent Meeting.
At Edinburgh Kindergarten, I built the English curriculum from scratch, taught daily lessons, and tracked learner progress. I bring an MA in Anglo-American Studies, Trinity CertTESOL, and extensive Cambridge, IELTS, CEFR, literature, and curriculum-design experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online English Instructor
Independent
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Delivered live one-to-one and small-group online English lessons via Tencent Meeting; also familiar with Zoom. Informally tracked learner progress and adapted lessons to individual goals and pace.
Homeroom Teacher
Edinburgh Kindergarten
Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 4 months)
Prepared and delivered daily English lessons; provided academic support and feedback. Built the school's English curriculum from scratch; tracked grades and attendance.
Literature Teacher
Mountain View International High School
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022 (10 months)
Developed and delivered lesson plans for American and British Literature, and Drama classes.
Homeroom Teacher
Xinhua Academy – Meihua Kindergarten
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (6 months)
Taught young learners; provided academic support and feedback; communicated with parents.
English Literature Teacher
Hefei No.6 High School – Cambridge Centre
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years)
Developed and delivered A-Level American History and English Literature lessons. Developed and delivered IELTS speaking preparation classes.
EFL Teacher
Bluniverse Language Training Centre
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered oral English, Ambassador, Side-by-Side (SBS), and Business English classes. Completed a 6-month secondment teaching Business English to employees of a Chinese-German company. Taught English part-time to college students.
English Teacher
Al Ma'arifa International Private School
Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Delivered lesson plans for grades 1, 2, and 8 per the American Common Core standards.
English Teacher
Sama Private American School
Aug 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Delivered lesson plans for grades 1, 4, and 5 per the American Common Core standards.
English Teacher & Extracurricular Activities Coordinator
C.A. Rosetti High School
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Developed lesson plans and materials for high-school students and extracurricular programs.
Head of English Department
C.A. Rosetti High School
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Set academic strategy for the department; established teaching, assessment, and reporting policies. Monitored teaching quality through lesson observation and guided ongoing improvement.
English Teacher
C.A. Rosetti High School
Jan 2000 - Jan 2008 (8 years)
Prepared students for national Baccalaureate exams. Taught high-school, vocational, and adult evening classes (Literature, culture & civilization, grammar).
English Teacher
Cobadin High School
Jan 1996 - Jan 2000 (4 years)
Prepared students for national Baccalaureate exams; taught adult evening classes.
English Teacher
Spiru Haret High School
Jan 1995 - Jan 1996 (1 year)
Prepared students for national Baccalaureate exams; developed extracurricular activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bacău
Mentor Certificate, Mentoring
2010 - 2010
Earned a Mentor Certificate, demonstrating skills in mentoring and supporting other educators.
Oxford TEFL
Trinity CertTESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
2010 - 2010
Obtained the Trinity CertTESOL, a recognized certification for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Ovidius University
Doctoral Studies, English Studies
2009 - 2010
Engaged in doctoral studies, focusing on advanced research in English studies.
Ovidius University
Master of Arts, Anglo-American Studies
2006 - 2008
Pursued an MA in Anglo-American Studies, deepening expertise in English language and literature.
Spiru Haret University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2002 - 2006
Completed a BA in Economics, gaining a foundation in economic principles and analysis.
RMOE
RMOE Teaching Certification, Teaching
2000 - 2000
Received the RMOE Teaching Certification, validating teaching competencies.
University of Bucharest
Bachelor of Arts, Philology
1990 - 1994
Earned a BA in Philology, with a focus on language and literature studies.
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Software and tools used professionally
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