Nikka Stella Louise Q. A.

My name is Quratulayan Choudhry, and I am passionate about helping students like you achieve their academic goals and discover the joy of learning. With 11 years of experience in education, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of students, each with unique strengths and challenges. I am an experienced educator with over 11 years of teaching English and 5 years of teaching Science across a range of age groups and educational contexts. My English instruction encompasses both English Language and Literature, delivered in alignment with the UK National Curriculum, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for AQA examinations. I also possess extensive experience in teaching English as a foreign language and hold a CELTA qualification from Cambridge, reflecting a strong foundation in communicative language teaching. My pedagogical approach is informed by evidence-based strategies, aiming to foster critical thinking, subject mastery, and academic confidence in all learners.

I'm a friendly and enthusiastic teacher of Spanish who loves teaching, learning and studying. I'm a teacher of English and Spanish. I've studied to teach both languages. I really enjoy teaching Spanish and showing my culture to all those who want to learn. I've been teaching for 23 years and I've been tutoring online for 5 years. So, I'm patient and enthusiastic. When I teach, I cater for communication and I try to develop the intercultural competence in all my students. I'm a M.A. in Contemporary Literature written in English. I wrote my thesis on the novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. I love tea. In fact I'm a tea sommelier (I have a certificate) and I enjoy tasting different teas and blends. I'm fond of nature and outdoor activities. I'm interestered in literature and films, especially in The Hunger Games and Star Wars (my kids names start with LS like Luke and Leia Skywalker). Lower level: English as a second language and Spanish GSCE: Spanish A levels: Spanish Higher level: Spanish Languages: Spanish native speaker and teacher. English (I'm a graduated EFL teacher and MA in Contemporary Literature written in English and Fulbrighter) Preferred student age  group: Children (ages 8 onwards), teenagers and adults who want to learn to communicate in Spanish and work on their language proficiency. I offer a theme-based approach with communicative tasks and focus on language functions. I work with the 4 macro-skills and I adjust the content to the students' ages. Everything we do is applied to the students' own life, personal environment and context. Teacher of English. Teaching diploma. National University of Cuyo. Mendoza. Teacher of Spanish. Especialista en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Segunda/ Lengua Extranjera. National University of Buenos Aires. M.A. in Contermporary Literature written in English. In 2012 I was awarded a Grant to attend the International TESOL Convention in New Orleans, the USA. Fulbright grant in 2017. I had a certificate of achievement provided by Ohio University.