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Luiza Vlad

Luiza Vlad

Ploiesti,Prahova

Summary

Experienced ESL professional with over 20 years of international teaching experience across higher education, government institutions, and corporate training. Cambridge CELTA qualified, with strong expertise in exam preparation, academic English, and customised learner-centred instruction.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business English Trainer

Lingua Franca
Bucharest
09.2025 - Current
  • Designed and delivered engaging Business English courses tailored to corporate clients' specific needs.
  • Facilitated interactive workshops focusing on business communication skills for non-native English speakers.
  • Utilised multimedia and digital tools to create a dynamic learning environment for business professionals.

Online ESL Teacher

EdVenture Bucharest
Bucharest
08.2022 - 08.2025

Developed and delivered engaging English language lessons to students of varying proficiency levels (General English, CAE, FCE, PET, English for Young Learners, IELTS)

  • Utilised a range of digital platforms and tools to create engaging lesson materials tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
  • Developed audio, visual and written teaching materials to support English instruction.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration with students and colleagues in a remote environment.
  • Compiled reports on student grades and progress for review by students and parents.

Teacher of English

Ministry of Education, U.A.E
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Developed and delivered engaging lessons to Emirati high-school students, fostering critical thinking and language skills
  • Used varied teaching methods to foster and stimulate enthusiasm for learning and maintain motivation.
  • Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
  • Assessed student work, provided constructive feedback, and tracked progress to support individual learning journeys
  • Managed classroom dynamics effectively, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

ESL Instructor

MCBS
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Develop and implement engaging lessons for Preparatory Year students, fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding
  • Helped students overcome language barriers through motivation, dedication and persistence in helping them to succeed.
  • Applied active listening to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence.
  • Marked student work and provided constructive feedback on improvement areas.

English Lecturer

Prince Sultan University
08.2011 - 07.2014
  • Delivered interactive lectures on English literature, grammar, and writing techniques, enhancing student understanding.
  • Developed tailored lessons and interactive activities to improve students' English language skills
  • Provided personalised academic counselling to students, assisting them in career planning and study strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in the development of interdisciplinary lessons, integrating English with other subjects.

Education

Cambridge CELTA -

International House
Budapest
07-2012

Master of Arts - English Applied Linguistics

University of Bucharest
Bucharest, B
01-1999

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Ploiesti
Ploieşti, PH
01-1997

Skills

  • Business English training
  • Online language teaching
  • Curriculum design
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Student evaluation
  • Examination and assessment
  • Instructional expertise
  • Virtual classroom tools
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Virtual Collaboration Tools
  • MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Language assessment

LANGUAGES

English - proficient
French - intermediate
Romanian - native

Certification

  • CELTA (2014)

Timeline

Business English Trainer

Lingua Franca
09.2025 - Current

Online ESL Teacher

EdVenture Bucharest
08.2022 - 08.2025

Teacher of English

Ministry of Education, U.A.E
08.2016 - 07.2018

ESL Instructor

MCBS
09.2014 - 08.2016

English Lecturer

Prince Sultan University
08.2011 - 07.2014

Cambridge CELTA -

International House

Master of Arts - English Applied Linguistics

University of Bucharest

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Ploiesti
Luiza Vlad