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
2024.08 - 2025.04
English Trainer/ Life Skills Coach (Seasonal)
ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION and Aramco
Saudi Arabia
2022.07 - 2025.04
- A Life Skills Summer Course lecturer/ English Lecturer
Grade 2 and 3 Homeroom teacher/Acting Admin -Seasonal
HEI Schools Al Malga
Riyadh
2022.09 - 2024.09
Finnish Curriculum
Online ESL Teacher
BeemyBubble
London
2023.01 - 2024.06
- Teaching TOEIC course to adult learners
- Providing resources and tips for the exam
Onsite EFL Instructor
Eduguide
Riyadh
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Teaching General English Course to adults, Hotel Movenpick staff
IELTS Lecturer
Fahd Bin Sultan University/Eduguide
Tabuk
2021.10 - 2022.05
EFL Teacher
iB Mthiebi -Boarding School
Tbilisi
2020.09 - 2021.09
EFL/ESP Vocational Lecturer
The Oxford Partnerships
Medina and Al Khobar
2018.07 - 2020.05
EFL Teacher (seasonal)
Bahla Training Institute
Izki, Bahla
2018.07 - 2019.08
EFL Teacher (Middle and High School)
British Georgian International Academy
Tbilisi
2017.07 - 2018.08
ESL Instructor
Al Faisal International Language Academy
Riyadh
2016.05 - 2016.12
ESL Teacher
Robert Schuman European School
Tbilisi
2014.06 - 2016.05
- Grades 5-11-12
ESL Teacher
Lamara Margvelashvili School 21st Century
Tbilisi
2004.11 - 2014.06
- 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
2004.09 - 2005.06
ESL Teacher
Saduni Secular Secondary School
Tbilisi
2002.08 - 2003.11
- Primary and Middle school grades
EFL Lecturer
Tbilisi School-Institute of Business and Marketing
Tbilisi
1997.10 - 1998.05
Education
Different Certificates - Safeguarding in PYP
TES
2024.01 - 2025.01
English and German Language Certified Teacher - M.Ed. or PGCE equivalent
Ilia State University
Tbilisi, Georgia 1992.09 - 1997.05
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
2024.08 - 2025.04
Different Certificates - Safeguarding in PYP
TES
2024.01 - 2025.01
Onsite EFL Instructor
Eduguide
2023.11 - 2024.01
Online ESL Teacher
BeemyBubble
2023.01 - 2024.06
Grade 2 and 3 Homeroom teacher/Acting Admin -Seasonal
HEI Schools Al Malga
2022.09 - 2024.09
English Trainer/ Life Skills Coach (Seasonal)
ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION and Aramco
2022.07 - 2025.04
IELTS Lecturer
Fahd Bin Sultan University/Eduguide
2021.10 - 2022.05
EFL Teacher
iB Mthiebi -Boarding School
2020.09 - 2021.09
EFL/ESP Vocational Lecturer
The Oxford Partnerships
2018.07 - 2020.05
EFL Teacher (seasonal)
Bahla Training Institute
2018.07 - 2019.08
EFL Teacher (Middle and High School)
British Georgian International Academy
2017.07 - 2018.08
ESL Instructor
Al Faisal International Language Academy
2016.05 - 2016.12
ESL Teacher
Robert Schuman European School
2014.06 - 2016.05
ESL Teacher
Lamara Margvelashvili School 21st Century
2004.11 - 2014.06
Preparatory Course EFL Lecturer
I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
2004.09 - 2005.06
ESL Teacher
Saduni Secular Secondary School
2002.08 - 2003.11
EFL Lecturer
Tbilisi School-Institute of Business and Marketing
1997.10 - 1998.05
English and German Language Certified Teacher - M.Ed. or PGCE equivalent
Ilia State University
1992.09 - 1997.05