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Dina Prant

Dina Prant

English As A Foreign Language Teacher
Almada

Summary

Experienced Corporate English Trainer with over 8 years of expertise in tailored instruction for both one-to-one and group classes, specializing in Cambridge Exam preparation with a 90%+ pass rate. Proven success working with top-tier clients such as Banco Santander and Caixabank, delivering professional English workshops and conversational classes. Passionate about infusing innovative technology with creativity to enhance online learning and engagement. A results-oriented, lifelong learner dedicated to empowering learners with essential communication skills to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Corporate Business English/ESP Teacher

Astex Servicios Lingüísticos
2 2019 - Current

Delivered tailored one-to-one and group classes, specialized professional English workshops, and conversation classes on various topics and areas for top-tier clients such as Banco Santander, Santander Digital, Caixabank, Aqualia, WPP, MAGNA, Renault, Newlink, El Corte Inglés España.

  • Reviewed and customized 1,500+ lesson plans to meet individual and group students' needs, ensuring high engagement and learning effectiveness.
  • Developed tailored courses for both one-to-one and group settings, including professional workshops and series of conversational classes leading to improved learning outcomes and performance in business and personal communication.
  • Consistently set and achieved objectives using SMART method on a quarterly basis within objective-based course format.
  • Explored and implemented innovative technology in language education, enhancing classroom interaction and independent learning.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Videographer

Freelance
11.2021 - Current
  • Skillfully captured dynamic visuals and engaging content for promotional use, enhancing event coverage and elevating brand stories.
  • Produced impactful video content across diverse projects, including live events, coaching sessions, theatre, live music, business workshops, music videos, educational events, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage that resonated with target audiences.
  • Managed end-to-end production, from filming to post-production, delivering polished videos through color grading, sound effects and captions using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to develop creative concepts, tailoring videos to meet unique needs in terms of length, style, and pace.
  • Prioritized client feedback during editing, fine-tuning content to exceed expectations and effectively capture their vision.

Video Editor

Freelance
11.2020 - Current


  • Created dynamic video edits for social media and digital platforms, using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Produced a variety of promotional materials like trailers and teasers, enhancing engagement through skillful pacing and transitions.
  • Delivered visually compelling content that effectively captured target audiences and met project goals.
  • Tailored video content to client needs, integrating feedback and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.

Freelance Linguist

FCI The Language Experts
9 2020 - 09.2021
  • Translated and copy-edited texts within Estonian - English, Russian - English - Russian language pairs.
  • Performed extensive research in Estonian and English to validate data.
  • Reviewed work of other linguists for accuracy of content and quality of written expression.
  • Translated and reviewed foreign language documents, identified and extracted information.
  • Corrected grammar, spelling and syntax mistakes.
  • Translated sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.

Corporate Business English Teacher

Wall Street English
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Improved students' speaking and grammatical performance in comparison to previous years.
  • Created and adapted lesson plans for Market Leader (B1-B2), Intelligent Business, WSE Classic course(A2-B2), Business Benchmark (B1-B2).
  • Closely supervised students' growth and helped them improve skills for BEC Vantage and other Cambridge Exams, resulting in 90% pass grades.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Coached students towards successful exam completion: built self-esteem, enhanced self-confidence, worked with trauma and fear of failure.

In-School English Teacher

Wall Street English
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Taught General English to 500+ adult students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (Levels: A1-C1)
  • Managed to maintain interest and discipline in classes with over 40 students.
  • Created and adapted 100+ lesson plans for WSE Blended course, WSE Classic , FCE, Market Leader.
  • Completed 10+ in-service training courses to ensure rapid professional growth.

English Teacher

Tea Keeltekool
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Prepared and implemented 40+ lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
  • Created welcoming learning environment with students.

Upper-Secondary English Teacher

5th Upper-Secondary Comprehensive School
08.2010 - 01.2011
  • Took part in learning process of 120+ students of 10-12th grades.
  • Held successful negotiations with school authorities to provide separate classroom for English classes.
  • Managed to keep interest, maintain discipline in challenging and mixed-abilities classroom environments.

Education

IH Certificate in Online Tutoring -

International House World Organiasation
London
06.2020 - 08.2020

Certificate in Teaching Young Learners & Teenagers

International House Torres Vedras/ Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
10.2018 - 12.2018

CELTA Course

International House Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon
10.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Arts - Teacher Education

The University Of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
09.2009 - 07.2012

Master of Arts - Erasmus Scholarship: MA Teacher Training

Universidade Nova De Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
01.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

The University Of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
09.2006 - 07.2009

Skills

Certified Teacher

Motivating students

Remote Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Adaptable Teaching Methods

Certification

Certified Documentary Filmmaker, Kinocore Unipessoal Lda., KINO-DOC - 45 H

Languages

Russian
English
Estonian
Portuguese

Interests

Video Editing, Filmmaking, Event Production, Coaching

Timeline

Certified Backstage Producer, APORFEST, (Ingrid Berger) - 13 H

06-2023

Videographer

Freelance
11.2021 - Current

Certified Documentary Filmmaker, Kinocore Unipessoal Lda., KINO-DOC - 45 H

11-2021

Video Editor

Freelance
11.2020 - Current

IH Certificate in Online Tutoring -

International House World Organiasation
06.2020 - 08.2020

Certificate in Teaching Young Learners & Teenagers

International House Torres Vedras/ Lisbon
10.2018 - 12.2018

Corporate Business English Teacher

Wall Street English
05.2018 - 02.2020

In-School English Teacher

Wall Street English
02.2017 - 09.2018

CELTA Course

International House Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal
10.2016 - 03.2017

English Teacher

Tea Keeltekool
04.2016 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Erasmus Scholarship: MA Teacher Training

Universidade Nova De Lisboa
01.2011 - 07.2011

Upper-Secondary English Teacher

5th Upper-Secondary Comprehensive School
08.2010 - 01.2011

Master of Arts - Teacher Education

The University Of Tartu
09.2009 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

The University Of Tartu
09.2006 - 07.2009

Corporate Business English/ESP Teacher

Astex Servicios Lingüísticos
2 2019 - Current

Freelance Linguist

FCI The Language Experts
9 2020 - 09.2021
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