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

Edvina is a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong academic background and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive. Holding a First-Class BA in Politics and International Relations and a Distinction MA in Gender Studies, she combines intellectual curiosity with a warm, student-centred approach to teaching.

Having worked as both a Teaching Assistant and an online tutor, Edvina has experience supporting children with different learning styles, abilities and linguistic backgrounds. She is particularly skilled at making complex ideas accessible and engaging, encouraging students to develop confidence, critical thinking and a love of learning.

Known for her empathy, professionalism and excellent communication skills, Edvina creates inclusive and supportive learning environments where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Her enthusiasm for education, combined with her commitment to equality and inclusion, makes her a positive and inspiring presence in the classroom..

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 passionate and dedicated early years educator with over ten years of experience working with young children in a variety of educational settings. Throughout her career, she has taken on increasing levels of responsibility, developing strong skills in childcare, educational planning, and child development.

Since relocating to the UK in 2025, she has worked as a professional nanny for an Italian-Belgian family, supporting the education and wellbeing of two young children. Her role involves creating engaging learning experiences, encouraging the development of key early years skills, and providing consistency in routines, even while travelling with the family.

Her previous experience includes working as a nursery educator for children aged 0–3 and leading a section for 2–3-year-olds. She is also a qualified children’s psychomotricity instructor, delivering activities that support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development from infancy through to early primary age. In addition, she has experience providing one-to-one support for a child with Asperger’s syndrome, reflecting her inclusive and child-centred approach.

With qualifications in Educational Sciences and Children’s Psychomotricity, she combines professional expertise with creativity, warmth, and enthusiasm, creating positive learning environments where every child can thrive.

TEACHER and TEACHING ASSISTANT

Denise is an Italian educator and Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about helping children grow in confidence and develop a love of learning. After many years working in design, project management, and running her own business, she decided to follow her passion for education and supporting young children in their development.

She brings warmth, creativity, patience, and a calm approach to everything she does. Believing that children learn best when they feel happy, secure, and engaged, she creates positive learning experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and self-confidence.

Fluent in both Italian and English, Denise enjoys helping children discover new skills, express themselves, and build meaningful connections with others. Her caring nature and enthusiasm for education help create an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Rosaly is a friendly and caring Italian language assistant who is passionate about supporting young children as they learn, grow, and gain confidence. Originally from Italy and living in the UK for over ten years, she enjoys sharing her language and culture while creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

She has experience working as a live-out nanny and currently works as a Kitchen Assistant in a primary school, where she contributes to children's wellbeing and has completed safeguarding and allergy awareness training, as well as holding an enhanced DBS check. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where every child feels valued and motivated to learn.

She holds an Italian Liceo delle Comunicazioni diploma, an educational qualification that was traditionally recognised as a pathway into primary education in Italy. As a native Italian speaker, she enjoys helping children develop their language skills and takes great satisfaction in seeing them make progress, build confidence, and develop a love of learning.

Outside of work, she enjoys singing and playing the clarinet, having previously performed with her local community band in Italy. With her caring nature, creativity, and enthusiasm, Rosaly helps create engaging learning experiences where every child feels encouraged, supported, and proud of their progress.