Nana Zaldastanishvili-Tavadze
Tbilisi,Georgia
Summary
Teachers are the bridges to real life and all the students need to feel safe and accepted in a healthy classroom.
Professional, native-level English speaking individual, experienced in teaching and tutoring. Relevant experience includes over 20 years of teaching adults/young children English as a Second Language, University Lecturer, International Teacher of ESL/EFL and Secondary Schools. Experience includes: Secondary School, General English from Beginner to Advanced, English for Academic Purposes, EAP, Academic Study Skills, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, ESP, EAP, OET, TOEIC, and IELTS in class and online.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Homeroom Teacher (Grade 2)
Buckswood School Riyadh
Riyadh
08.2024 - 04.2025
English Trainer/ Life Skills Coach (Seasonal)
ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION and Aramco
Saudi Arabia
07.2022 - 04.2025
- A Life Skills Summer Course lecturer/ English Lecturer
Grade 2 and 3 Homeroom teacher/Acting Admin -Seasonal
HEI Schools Al Malga
Riyadh
09.2022 - 09.2024
Finnish Curriculum
Online ESL Teacher
BeemyBubble
London
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Teaching TOEIC course to adult learners
- Providing resources and tips for the exam
Onsite EFL Instructor
Eduguide
Riyadh
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Teaching General English Course to adults, Hotel Movenpick staff
IELTS Lecturer
Fahd Bin Sultan University/Eduguide
Tabuk
10.2021 - 05.2022
EFL Teacher
iB Mthiebi -Boarding School
Tbilisi
09.2020 - 09.2021
EFL/ESP Vocational Lecturer
The Oxford Partnerships
Medina and Al Khobar
07.2018 - 05.2020
EFL Teacher (seasonal)
Bahla Training Institute
Izki, Bahla
07.2018 - 08.2019
EFL Teacher (Middle and High School)
British Georgian International Academy
Tbilisi
07.2017 - 08.2018
ESL Instructor
Al Faisal International Language Academy
Riyadh
05.2016 - 12.2016
ESL Teacher
Robert Schuman European School
Tbilisi
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Grades 5-11-12
ESL Teacher
Lamara Margvelashvili School 21st Century
Tbilisi
11.2004 - 06.2014
- General English and English as a Second Language (Grades 7-11) and for Academic Purposes (Grade 12)
- Preschool groups for 5 years
Preparatory Course EFL Lecturer
I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi
09.2004 - 06.2005
ESL Teacher
Saduni Secular Secondary School
Tbilisi
08.2002 - 11.2003
- Primary and Middle school grades
EFL Lecturer
Tbilisi School-Institute of Business and Marketing
Tbilisi
10.1997 - 05.1998
Education
Different Certificates - Safeguarding in PYP
TES
01.2024 - 01.2025
English and German Language Certified Teacher - M.Ed. or PGCE equivalent
Ilia State University
Tbilisi, Georgia 09.1992 - 05.1997
TEFL Certificate - Grade A - 120 hours in class tuition with 8-10 live teaching practice
IELTS certificate - Band 7.5
Skills
- Adaptive Teaching methods
- Effective goal oriented
- Exam Coaching
- Student Mentoring
- Creative course and lesson planning
- Problem-based Learning
- Brainstorming
- Discussion
- Debating
- Cooperative Learning
- Strong Classroom Management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
- Technology and software applications
- Smart-Boards
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- Microsoft Outlook 365
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Padlet
- Nearpod
Languages
Russian
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary
Arabic
Beginner
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Tbilisi
- Nationality: Georgia
- Marital status: Single
Custom
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher (Grade 2)
Buckswood School Riyadh
08.2024 - 04.2025
Different Certificates - Safeguarding in PYP
TES
01.2024 - 01.2025
Onsite EFL Instructor
Eduguide
11.2023 - 01.2024
Online ESL Teacher
BeemyBubble
01.2023 - 06.2024
Grade 2 and 3 Homeroom teacher/Acting Admin -Seasonal
HEI Schools Al Malga
09.2022 - 09.2024
English Trainer/ Life Skills Coach (Seasonal)
ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION and Aramco
07.2022 - 04.2025
IELTS Lecturer
Fahd Bin Sultan University/Eduguide
10.2021 - 05.2022
EFL Teacher
iB Mthiebi -Boarding School
09.2020 - 09.2021
EFL/ESP Vocational Lecturer
The Oxford Partnerships
07.2018 - 05.2020
EFL Teacher (seasonal)
Bahla Training Institute
07.2018 - 08.2019
EFL Teacher (Middle and High School)
British Georgian International Academy
07.2017 - 08.2018
ESL Instructor
Al Faisal International Language Academy
05.2016 - 12.2016
ESL Teacher
Robert Schuman European School
06.2014 - 05.2016
ESL Teacher
Lamara Margvelashvili School 21st Century
11.2004 - 06.2014
Preparatory Course EFL Lecturer
I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
09.2004 - 06.2005
ESL Teacher
Saduni Secular Secondary School
08.2002 - 11.2003
EFL Lecturer
Tbilisi School-Institute of Business and Marketing
10.1997 - 05.1998
English and German Language Certified Teacher - M.Ed. or PGCE equivalent
Ilia State University
09.1992 - 05.1997
TEFL Certificate - Grade A - 120 hours in class tuition with 8-10 live teaching practice
IELTS certificate - Band 7.5
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