Arifa
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Arifa
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
French
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsCertified DELE Examiner and Foreign Language Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Speaks
French
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsCertified DELE Examiner and Foreign Language Teacher
From Trinidad and TobagoLiving in London, Canada (12:08 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 31, 2020Interest topicMedical & HealthcarePets & AnimalsFoodTravelReading
Hi! I'm Arifa from Trinidad and Tobago. I'm a qualified DELE examiner and experienced Spanish teacher for all age brackets (kindergarten - adults).
I'm also an English teacher with experience in Business English, academic writing and English for kids.
Feel free to book a trial with me so that I can help you reach your language goals!
Please note:
1. ALL classes finish 5 minutes before time and if homework has to be assigned we will take 3 -5 minutes before class ends. Eg. Our class is from 8 - 9 am, we end at 8:55, and if homework has to be assigned it will be done between 8:50 -8:55.
2. If you book the wrong package/lesson, I will have to decline after informing you.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I am very dynamic as I have taught several age groups over the years. I am, to some extent results-oriented and I work very hard to help my students achieve their language goals. Teaching has shaped my character and allowed me to see the world through the eyes of everyone student that has crossed paths with me. I believe that learning should be lifelong and holistic so I try to transmit this to my students so that they focus on their journey, their progress and of course the achievement of their goals on their time.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons always include elements of the four main skills; speaking, reading, writing and listening. I tend to incorporate various tools to create modern, fun and challenging classroom spaces. I also believe in motivating my students through their journeys be it through gamification, frequent reminders or simply adapting to their needs. I often use gamification, TPRS, TBL and authentic sources for my lessons as I believe that language should never be taught within the confines of a textbook (though they are helpful guides). I am flexible to my student's needs and I am in a constant process of innovation with my lessons.
Please note that ALL classes finish 5 minutes before time.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Examinadora C1/C2 (Oral) - Instituto Cervantes - 2021
Certificate verified
Diplomado en Pedagogía y Didáctica en ELE - Instituto Caro y Cuervo - 2019I went through various modules including pedagogy, linguistics, phonetics, grammar and culture of the Spanish Language as well as all the possible ways to make my classes more informative.
Certificate verified
C2 - DELE - Instituto Cervantes de Madrid - 2019This required me to study independently to meet my language goals. Through this process, I identified many learning techniques, materials that can be passed on to future students wishing to do this exam.
Certificate verified
Diplomado en lenguas y culturas indigenas - Instituto Caro Y Cuervo - 2019I created bilingual material to teach Spanish and indigenous languages to different ethnic groups in Colombia. Here I studied the socio-political situation surrounding indigenous groups in Colombia and compared them to my own country.
Certificate verified
Examinadora Oral (DELE) A1,A2,Estudiante - Instituto Cervantes de Estocolmo - 2019I had to analyze and justify students' performance at this level. This allows me to understand the CEFR and PC better to guide my students accordingly.
Certificate verified
Examinadora Oral (DELE) B1/B2 - Instituto Cervantes de Varsovia - 2018I had to justify students' performances in the oral component of the DELE examination. It allowed me to know what was required at this level and how to carefully prepare students to meet these language objectives.
Certificate verified
Tutora AVE Global - Instituto Cervantes de Madrid - 2018I designed a blended learning course for Spanish in my country. I also learned about several tools to enhance Spanish online classes while keeping students motivated.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - 2023
T3 French/SpanishI was a secondary school teaching for all forms 1-6 which is the equivalent of middle, high and pre-college programmes. I taught Spanish and French as a foreign language as well as the literature components for the same.
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - French/Spanish (Double MAjor)I studied Language and Literature in both languages while pursuing courses in Academic Writing, Science Medicine and Technology and Caribbean Studies.
2018 - 2020
Master's - Interpreting TechniquesConference, Consecutive Interpreting in French, Spanish and English.
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
English Language AssistantThis enables me to adequately teach both English Literature and Language; especially academic writing to higher-level students. I have specific experience with the Spanish speaking population so I am aware of many of their realities and some of the mistakes and difficulties that they tend to have when learning English.
2019 - 2020
Spanish InstructorI taught Spanish to elementary, middle and high school students during my time there. This taught me to differentiate in my classroom as well as to adapt my methods to the student at hand. I became quite skilled at using TPRS to boost fluency and communication in young children as well as to integrate various audiovisual materials to keep students engaged. Here I also became very familiar with this IB system and their curriculum plans.
2019 - Current
Spanish tutorI specialize in teaching Spanish to adults using the CEFR. We development different syllabi to work with our students on a semesterly basis. These classes are highly focused on the communicative competency. I usually create many activities to spark conversation as this is one of the tougher skills to develop for many of my students. I can offer conversational courses on Italki with this experience.
2016 - 2017
English TeacherI taught business English to various levels of important companies. I worked with CEOs focusing on key negotiating skills, human resources in dealing with their content, hiring process and contracts. I tailored my courses to each company's vision; Microsoft worked with technology, Tierra Digna with environmental protection and workers' rights etc.
2018 - 2020
Tour GuideI tailor and lead tours to Spanish speaking countries with language learners. I mainly act as an interpreter for both groups; clients and service providers.
2024 - Current
Medical InterpreterI am a medical interpreter for hospitals across North America. I engage with LEPs and healthcare providers for all specialties such as L&E, Maternalfetal Medicine, Emergency Department, Surgery, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Pediatrics etc.
5.0
Rating
89
Students
1,311
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response
English Lessons
English
Spanish
Trial Lesson
45 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Business English/ Interview/ CV Preparation/ BEC
A1 - C2Business342 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
English for Kids
A1 - A2Kids182 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
CV Review/Cover Letters/Emails/Website Descriptions/Writing (Offline)
A1 - C2Business175 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
225 Reviews
All
English
Spanish
Nicole
33 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today we talked about the future tenses in Spanish and she made it so simple as always. After every class I always feel that I have greatly improved.
Jun 29, 2020
Mario Jimenez
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gracias Arifa, mi hijo disfruta mucho las clases!
Jun 26, 2020
Lorenzo
13 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Impressive command of English and spanish and very adept to the spanish culture. Adaptable to learning styles. A strong recommendation.
Apr 29, 2020
Magda
16 English lessons
Dziękujemy za lekcję przeprowadzoną profesjonalnie, z empatią i w miłej atmosferze.
Oct 20, 2024
Magda
16 English lessons
Pani Arifa jest bardzo cierpliwa, kompetentna, ze świetnym podejściem do młodzieży, lekcje zawsze ciekawie przygotowane, bardzo dobra komunikacja
Jun 26, 2024
Hillary
2 Spanish lessons
Very fun for my 6 year old!
Jun 7, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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