Athena Motiee

an enthusiastic English teacher with more than 5 years of experience teaching and tutoring to young and adult learners

My passion for teaching drives me to teach young and adult learners with different backgrounds. From my point of view, the first and foremost responsibility of a teacher is to build a strong connection between the language and the students. That is, they need to know the objectives and the underlying reasons of each activity the do in class. I never limit my class activities to the coursebook because in some cases the exercises embedded in each unit seem boring and lengthy. The flow of class always determines the next class activity. I use a myriad of websites, online games, board games, fillers, etc. to change the class vibe and to keep students interested and engaged. I suppose the positive feedbacks I receive from students and headteachers endorse my remarks.

I have got English Communication certificate from McGill University. I also have a TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. I am currently doing my French Communication Certificate at McGill university.