
Kiara Holland
@kiaraholland
I create engaging English lessons that build confidence, fluency, and cross-cultural understanding.
What I'm looking for
I teach conversational English to adult learners in the Dominican Republic, helping them build fluency, pronunciation, confidence, and real-world communication skills.
With Peace Corps Ecuador, I taught children, teenagers, and adults through interactive, conversation-based English lessons. I also led community workshops on mental health, nutrition, sexual health education, gender violence prevention, and emotional well-being.
At TAPIF in France, I taught English to more than 100 students ages 10–17 across three schools. I designed interactive lessons that increased student engagement by 25% and led small-group discussions focused on pronunciation and conversational fluency.
I bring cross-cultural communication, lesson planning, and community outreach experience from work across Ecuador, France, the Caribbean, and the United States. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, I enjoy creating welcoming learning environments for learners of different ages and backgrounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Volunteer & Cultural Immersion Experience
Volunteer
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Participated in volunteer-based hostel and community environments while continuing Spanish language immersion and cross-cultural engagement. Supported hospitality operations and collaborated with international travelers and multicultural teams.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provide conversational English tutoring for adult learners focused on fluency, pronunciation, and confidence-building. Support students in improving real-world communication skills in professional and social settings.
Health and Well-Being Promoter
Peace Corps Ecuador
May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Taught English to children, teenagers, and adults in rural Ecuadorian communities through interactive and conversation-based lessons. Facilitated workshops on mental health, nutrition, sexual health education, gender violence prevention, and emotional well-being in local schools and community centers.
Administrative Assistant
Swanton Pacific Ranch
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Processed invoices, check requests, purchase orders, and procurement card statements. Served as point of contact for visitors, prepared overnight stays, and conducted research for meetings and field trips.
English Teaching Assistant
TAPIF, Académie de Lille
Oct 2019 - May 2020 (7 months)
Taught English to 100+ students aged 10–17 across three schools, enhancing language skills and cultural understanding. Designed interactive lesson plans and activities, boosting student engagement by 25%.
Account Assistant
Miller Maxfield, Inc
Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Supported administrative operations, filing systems, document organization, and office coordination. Initiated monthly social media content for Instagram and Facebook, created content calendars, and assisted with photo and video editing.
Education
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Lewis and Clark College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lewis and Clark College, completed in 2018.
Siena Italian Studies
Study Abroad
2017 - 2017
Study abroad program in Siena, Italy, during spring 2017.
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