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Hello ☺️

My name is Alya, I studied Architecture, graduated from the University of Sheffield few years back and have since been working with the U.K. Visas and Immigration.

Helping people has always been a big thing for me and my current job allows me to help people on daily basis. In the past, I have completed the Duke of Edinburgh award and got the opportunity to teach young children. Teaching adults will be different but I am excited to discover this side too.

I’m also a travelholic and a spontaneous person and the CELTA will help combine all the things I’m passionate about as well as open possible international teaching opportunities for me.

I’m excited to join this course and meet everyone onboard ☺️

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Hello! My name is Olga. I am from Ukraine and came to Sheffield last year. This September I’ve got a great opportunity to become a part of Sheffield College. I am greatly interested in getting CELTA qualification so I can start working as a Associate Lecturer.

I truly believe that attending this course will help me to gain a clear understanding of possessing a flexible attitude for successful organization of teaching process in United Kingdom so I can use all experience in my further pedagogical career.

In my spare time I really enjoy dancing, walking and according to my lifestyle, learning new things is my passion.

I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to starting the course.

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Hi everyone,
My name is Ingrid and I recently graduated this year from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in geography. I have moved back home to Sheffield where I am currently working a hospitality job to save up money to go travelling next year.

I've chosen to take part in this CELTA course as I have always been interested in the idea of teaching English as a foreign language abroad somewhere and this will be the first step to completing that goal.
I'm very excited to meet everyone and learn lots of new things but I'm also very nervous about it at the same time.

In my spare time I play guitar and enjoy going hiking in the Peak District. I do also love to go out partying as I haven't quite left my university life behind yet.

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I recently graduated from the University of Liverpool and now I'm looking to do some travelling and gain experience as a teacher.

I enjoy sports in and around Sheffield, such as climbing, running and cycling.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on the course and extending my life as a student!

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My name is Heather and I will be studying on the course. I currently work as online ESL/GCSE tutor and I am originally from Sheffield.

I enjoy reading anything that I can get my hands on and also very crafty (needle and thread).

I am doing the CELTA to gain a further qualification in this field and to gain some valuable future experience.

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Hi everyone,

My name is Diana and I completed an Architectural degree at Sheffield Hallam university last year, and since I have worked at the home office. During my work I be was given opportunities to mentor and carry out workshops   In order to help new starters, I found that I loved to teach and help others which is one of the reasons why I have decided to jump start a career in teaching.

A goal of mine is to teach abroad and to experience different cultures, Celta provides me with the opportunity to do that.

In my free time I enjoy watching tv series and spending time with my family.

I’m looking forward to meeting everyone on the course.

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Hello,

My name is Zsofi. I am one of the trainers on this course.

I’ve been at the ELTC for a couple of years now after more than a decade of travelling and teaching in various countries.

Interests

I don’t even know where to start as I’m interested in so many things. I’m not good at anything but it’s all about the journey, isn’t it? 🙂 What I probably like most is pottery but I’m in for any creative projects really.

Why am I doing the Celta?

I did my Celta and DELTA a while ago and since then I’ve briefly worked as a trainer of in-service teachers in Thailand and Myanmar. I found this experience really motivating so here I am now- looking forward to learning with and supporting all of you.

Something interesting?

I dance lindy hop.

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Hello! My name is Saleha and currently I am on maternity leave from my workplace. I have always wanted to do the CELTA course but never really pushed myself. However, after travelling and seeing the different cultures, lifestyles and countries that are out there - I felt motivated to do so.

Also in my current job role, I have carried out many training sessions and workshops which showed me that I like helping people and seeing them grow. It gives me a sense of satisfaction that I helped a person learn something which they are now using.

However, I have been out of education for a while - I was last studying towards my business degree (2014) and thought I was now done with education but here I am back now to studying!

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Hi everyone,

My name is Libby and I completed my psychology degree last year at York St John University. I am currently working with an agency going into different schools and being a teaching assistant.

I would love to explore the world more and travel, which is what drew me to TEFL and CELTA. I can't wait to hopefully be able to immerse myself in different cultures and also teach those who want to learn English.

I also want to try and push myself out of my comfort zone and work on my confidence!

In my free time, I enjoy watching sports mainly football, watching movies/TV series, reading, and learning how to play Tennis.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on the course :)

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Hi! I'm Rhiannon.

I'm originally from Liverpool but I came to Sheffield for university and have been here ever since. I studied languages and translation at uni. I'm currently a freelance translator, working from German into English. I've also been volunteering with SAVTE for a few years to support people who are learning English. I've really enjoyed this experience and I'm excited to learn more about teaching English.

In my free time I like walking, music and looking after my allotment, although I haven't had much success with vegetables this year!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

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Hi all,
My name is Wala Al-Keldi. I’m a mother of two children, 5 and 3 years old. After I became a mother, I have thought deeply of becoming a teacher. Therefore, I decided to join the CELTA course. I have decided to take CELTA not the TEFL course because is actually focusing on teaching adults not kids. As a mother myself I think teaching kids needs a lot of patient, where adults is more smooth and easy. I’m not sure if that statement is true but at least that’s what I think.

I’m looking forward to meeting everyone on the course from the tutors to the students. I’m sure we will work hard together and make good progress at the end of the course.

In my free time I like to go for a long ride in my car to the countryside and mesmerise god’s beautiful nature. It amazes me all the nature out there.

Good luck everyone and wish you all the best on the course.

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My name is Senami and I just recently completed my MSc in Psychology and Education in the University of Sheffield.

I have been a teacher for over a decade teaching children aged 5-16 in my home country and recently in the UK. I volunteer teaching adults as well.

I love to help people navigate their learning challenges and I saw quite a lot of language barrier amongst international students on my MSc.

I hope to explore international teaching and help non native English speakers gain competence in the use of the English language.

I'm a big fan of healthy living and I enjoy nature. In my free time, I enjoy reading about real life events told as fiction stories , i explore beautiful home spaces and have meaningful conversations.

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Hello! I am Josie and Ill be working on your course.

I am a big fan of autumn and I love working on Celta, so this course is a perfect fit for me.

I have taught abroad and in the UK for many years and worked with all sorts of students.  I became a teacher trainer 18 years ago when I was pregnant with my now at University son!

I enjoy crochet, cooking and running slowly along the canal.

Am looking forward to meeting you all!

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Hello and welcome to the CELTA. My name is Erin and I am one of the tutors on this course.

I have been a teacher for many years in many places, including, Tokyo, Prague and Nottingham. In 2013, I trained to become a CELTA trainer and I've been doing it ever since. I really enjoy teacher training as I get to meet lots of new people at interesting points in their lives. It's very rewarding to see the progress trainees make.

In my free time, I like walking in the city and watching films. I'm learning Welsh online and I regularly play a couple of sports badly.

I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and I hope you are looking forward to the course.