FOUNDER AND TEACHER

Elena is a dynamic and creative teacher, specializing in teaching Italian to children through play, music, and storytelling. With a strong background in music, she designs engaging activities that spark imagination, support natural language learning, and encourage self-expression. She also collaborates with Italian publishers to write educational songs that combine creativity with meaningful content. A native Italian speaker, Elena is fluent in English and French. Her warm and playful approach helps children build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love for the Italian language and culture.

TEACHER

Marina is a passionate and experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching across a wide range of settings, from grammar schools to community projects and adult education. She has worked with learners of all ages and abilities, including neurodiverse students, and is skilled in creating engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire confidence and curiosity. With a background in Art and a strong love for languages, Marina teaches Italian with warmth and enthusiasm. She is fluent in Italian, speaks conversational Spanish and French, and brings creativity, structure, and a deep commitment to student progress to every class she leads.

TEACHER

Michele is a warm and enthusiastic educator with a passion for helping children grow through language and movement. Originally from Italy, he brings years of experience teaching both Italian and physical education to children of all ages. Whether he’s leading a storytelling session, playing games in Italian, or getting kids moving with fun activities, Michele knows how to make learning engaging and enjoyable. He’s a native Italian speaker, fluent in English, and also has a background as a professional ballet dancer—which adds a creative and dynamic touch to his teaching. With his friendly attitude, creative energy, and genuine care for every child, Michele helps students feel confident, curious, and proud of their progress.

TEACHER AND TEACHING ASSISTANT

She holds a diploma from a Pedagogical High School and is qualified to teach in both nursery and primary schools. As a mother of two children aged 11 and 7, she brings not only professional expertise but also a deep understanding of children’s needs and development. Over the years, she has worked with learners of all ages, developing a flexible and engaging teaching style. For many years, she has been offering private Italian lessons to children and teenagers, carefully adapting her programmes to suit each student’s age, abilities, and learning goals. Her lessons are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, encouraging students to build confidence in their language skills. Beyond teaching, she devotes part of her free time to volunteering as a Scout leader, where she fosters teamwork, creativity, and a spirit of adventure. Her commitment to education and community makes her a caring and inspiring teacher.

TEACHER AND TEACHING ASSISTANT

She holds a degree in Marketing from Rome, but has nurtured a strong passion for languages since childhood. She is fluent in English and Spanish, has a school-level knowledge of French, and basic familiarity with Russian and German.

Her interest in languages stems from a teacher who, during primary school, helped her understand that learning a language is not just about acquiring vocabulary, but about opening up to new cultures and different ways of thinking.

Today, she aims to pass on this same perspective to children, supporting them in their linguistic development through playful, interactive, and engaging activities. Her goal is to become a positive role model for them, just as her own teacher was for her.

After gaining experience in the hospitality sector, she has found in teaching a more dynamic and stimulating environment, where she can best express her energy and passion.

TEACHER AND TEACHING ASSISTANT

She is a CELTA-qualified English teacher with years of experience teaching adult learners, from Pre-Entry to ESOL Entry 3 level. Her teaching approach is structured yet adaptable, using a range of assessment methods to monitor progress and ensure learners achieve their goals. Alongside her current role, she is open to further opportunities within the education sector, including private tutoring and student assessment.

In parallel with her teaching career, she is a passionate and research-driven writer. She has produced engaging travel content for Trip101, a Singapore-based company, and has contributed to socially impactful projects through her work with the Italian charity Cosa Vostra, where she wrote, translated, and curated content focused on the fight against organised crime. She also co-authored a book with the organisation.

With a strong interest in both education and media, she aims to create compelling, tailored content across traditional and digital platforms, while continuing to develop her skills and contribute meaningfully to the organisations she works with.

TEACHER AND TEACHING ASSISTANT

She is a positive and creative early years educator with over ten years of experience in educational settings, where she has progressively taken on roles of increasing responsibility. In March 2025, she relocated to the UK and began working as a professional nanny for an Italian-Belgian family with two young children, quickly becoming a key point of reference for both their care and education.

In her current role, she is responsible for supporting the children’s development through a structured educational programme, particularly focusing on early skills typically acquired in nursery settings. She has demonstrated strong adaptability, travelling with the family and maintaining continuity in the children’s routines and learning.

Her professional background includes extensive experience as a nursery educator for children aged 0–3, as well as leadership of a section for 2–3-year-olds. She is also a qualified children’s psychomotricity instructor, delivering sessions for children from 9 months to 5 years, both within school settings and as extracurricular activities. Additionally, she has experience providing one-to-one support to a child with Asperger’s syndrome, further strengthening her inclusive and child-centred approach.

She holds a degree in Educational Sciences (Early Childhood) and a BSc in Children’s Psychomotricity, supported by a strong foundation in socio-psycho-pedagogical studies. Her skill set includes planning daily routines, designing educational programmes, organising workshops, and leading collaborative work with colleagues and families.

Currently based in the UK, she is highly motivated to continue developing within the British education system, combining her practical experience with ongoing professional growth.