Matthew Zana
@matthewzana1
Experienced English teacher specializing in Cambridge exam success and curriculum design.
What I'm looking for
I am a hard-working, passionate English as a Second Language teacher with extensive experience preparing students for Cambridge and Anglia examinations, achieving high pass rates. I design curriculum, train teachers, and incorporate real-world content and digital materials to improve fluency across levels A1–C2.
I have led classroom and online instruction, organized students by level to maximize outcomes, and delivered teacher training sessions such as Cambridge English Train the Trainer. I bring strong time-management, organizational skills, and a student-centered approach to achieve measurable certification success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VP Client Success
Fit4Life / FierceOS
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Lead client success operations for an online coaching program, managing portfolios with structured success plans and improving retention and satisfaction through proactive communication and refined onboarding processes.
Head English Teacher
Liberty English School
May 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Led curriculum design and teacher training at a family-run English school, developing lesson plans for A1–C2 learners and achieving a >95% success rate for Cambridge/Anglia exam candidates.
Head Teacher / Client Success Lead
Liberty English School
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Managed and taught 500+ students with a 95%+ certification success rate, delivered coaching and progress reviews, implemented digital learning processes, and trained instructors while serving as a Cambridge Speaking Examiner.
English Teacher / Client Success Coach
Imagine English Academy
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Guided diverse learners through structured programs, evaluated progress, adjusted success strategies, and created customized materials to improve engagement and outcomes.
English Teacher
Imagine English Academy
Jul 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 10 months)
Planned and delivered English lessons to all ages and proficiency levels, incorporating inclusion techniques and helping many students achieve high marks on Cambridge examinations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History
2008 - 2011
Grade: GPA 3.191
Completed a Bachelor of Arts combining Political Science and History, graduating with a GPA of 3.191.
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