Tatiana Ivanova is a CELTA tutor at IH Kyiv in Ukraine
How long were you an EFL teacher, and how long have you been a teacher trainer?
I have been teaching EFL and providing training for teachers for more than 2o years; an IHCTL teacher trainer since 2018, a CELTA teacher trainer since August 2019.
Did you have a different career before EFL?
Yes. I worked as a teacher trainer for the Pearson publishing house.
What are your hopes/aspirations for your trainees?
I encourage them to master new approaches and techniques in teaching English and inspire them to professional development and growth. I hope they enjoy the course.
When you were an EFL teacher what did you like most, and how do you bring that into the classroom for your trainees?
I think teacher trainers should go on teaching to be able to share their knowledge and experience with confidence. Besides, I love teaching and would like to be an inspiration to others.
What advice would you give your trainees for successfully completing the course?
Be prepared to work a lot to meet the course requirements but your effort is going to be fully rewarded in the end.
What advice would you give your trainees for an interesting and rewarding career?
Enjoy what you are doing and your students will appreciate it and will enjoy your classes. Be open to new ideas – they may help you make your lessons both professional and inspiring to learners.