Tessa Robins
Glasgow
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic language teacher with a solid background in linguistics, ESOL and education. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons to diverse student groups and fostering inclusive environments. Committed to enhancing language skills and building student confidence in communication
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ESOL teacher
Self-Employed
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2025.09 - Current
- Preparing and conducting classes of 4-8 students online.
- Increasing students' vocabulary and confidence in short online courses.
- Establishing positive learning environments by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Assessing student progress, pinpointing areas needing improvement.
- Guiding pupils through complex grammatical structures-improving their written expression significantly.
- Providing additional support to individual learners, boosting overall class performance
ESL Trainer, Invigilator, Examiner, and Materials Developer
Self-Employed
Rotterdam and Amsterdam, South-Holland and North Holland
2018.11 - 2025.09
- Developed and delivered customised in-company courses, for classes ranging from 1 to 10 in size, following comprehensive needs assessments.
- Facilitated workshops for English teachers focusing on vocabulary instruction.
- Supported academic management in crafting effective course programmes
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when conveying complex concepts (grammar) in simple terms
- Oversaw more than 20 exam sessions as invigilator and examiner
ESL Teacher
Girolingua
Girona, Catalonia
2015.09 - 2018.06
- Supported students in preparation for English certification exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced).
- Oversaw exam sessions as invigilator and supervisor.
- Participated in workshops focused on student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Literature And Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Amsterdam 2018.09 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (French And Spanish)[WIYA]
University Of St Andrews
St Andrews 2010.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Linguistics expertise
- Custom lesson planning
- Language assessment tools
- Intercultural competence
- Participatory learning
- Remote teaching proficiency
- Literacy promotion
Certification
- Certificate of Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA)
- Randolph School of English (now known as CES Schools) - Edinburgh
- Aug-2015
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Upper intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
Volunteer Roles
Jan 2026-present: Volunteer ESOL instructor with ESOL Scotland.
- Preparing lessons using SQA Literacies materials
- Giving lessons to complete beginners, focus on literacy
- Developing cross-cultural communication with diverse students from wide-ranging backgrounds.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESOL teacher
Self-Employed
2025.09 - Current
ESL Trainer, Invigilator, Examiner, and Materials Developer
Self-Employed
2018.11 - 2025.09
Master of Arts - Literature And Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam
2018.09 - 2019.06
ESL Teacher
Girolingua
2015.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (French And Spanish)[WIYA]
University Of St Andrews
2010.09 - 2015.06