Ala Elheni

Online English Teacher

A passionate online English teacher, who holds a master's degree in Applied Linguistics, with over 6 months of online teaching experience and 1 year of offline teaching experience. Skilled in teaching, technology-based instruction, and classroom management. Eager to learn new things and develop an engaging learning environment for students. Developed an energetic and friendly teaching style when communicating with students and encouraged them to participate and show love for English language learning.

Nabul, Tunisia

Languages

Skills

Certifications

Work Experience

Online English Teacher

Self-employedRemote

Jan 2026 — Present

Delivered engaging one-on-one online English lessons for young learners through online teaching platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
Designed student-centered lesson plans tailored to learners' learning goals and adapted to their proficiency levels.
Designed interactive activities that enhanced students' speaking, grammar, and writing skills.
Helped young learners recognize everyday vocabulary through Total Physical Response techniques by linking words with body movement, envolving rapport between the teacher and the student.
Boosted student participation by 30% through Engaging vocabulary bingo games and interactive quizzes.

English Public Speaker and Instructor

Higher Institute of Languages of TunisHay Elkhadra, Tunis

Jan 2025 — Jun 2025

Taught English to 21 adult university students focused on their grammar, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Developed English lessons using school textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, and linguistics books and resources.
Increased student engagement by 20% by employing interactive activities like kahoot quizzes and flashcard games.

Intern Teacher - TEYL Program

Higher Institute of Languages of Nabul Elgadida ElmagribiaNabul

Jan 2024 — Jun 2024

Completed a 6-month internship program focused on teaching TEYL courses for young learners aged 6 to 12 and teenagers aged 13 to 15.
Taught English to 25 learners including young learners and teenagers.
Prepared student-centered lesson plans and interactive activities focused on student engagement, participation, and motivation.
Facilitated collaboration among students through interactive classroom activities such as role plays, interactive quizzes, and project assignments to promote teamwork and engagement among students.
Managed classroom environment to adapt the classroom setting to meet individual and group tasks.

Skills

Google MeetKahootZoomMiro white boardMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordExcelPowerPointClassinCram vocabulary learning toolTeachingClassroom ManagementCommunicationConflict resolutionEnergeticPatientproactive

Education

Master's Degree, Applied Linguistics research

Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis

Bachelor of Arts, English Language, Literature, and Civilization

Higher Institute of Languages of Nabul Gadida El maghribia

Ranked among the top 10 of the university graduates on the field of study.
Honored the distinction of "fairly good"

Bacalaureat of Arts

Beni Khiar Secondary School

Certifications

Assessing Learners: Sharing Classroom Assessment Practices

British Council

Jul 2026

120-Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

Teacher Record

Jun 2026

Creative Pedagogy Workshop for Cultural Studies - Instructors

Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis

Apr 2025

Steer Your Career: Emotional Intelligence and Adaptation

Higher Institute of Languages of Nabeul

Oct 2023

Development in Professional Competence

Injaz Tunisia

Feb 2023

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

German

Basic

Volunteer

Volunteer at Instructional Technology (CALL) webinar sessions

US Embassy of Tunis

Feb 2026 - Mar 2026

Participated in a total of 6 lectures related to the use of technology in teaching the English Language.

Collaborated in a total of 4 activities assigned by the virtual instructor to suggest ideas of activities and materials that can be employed in a technology-based classroom.