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ELENA

ELENA

Corporate trainer at WEFIT since 3 Years

Toulouse, France

English
37
Learners
178
Courses given
4.8/5
15 opinion
2023
Member since

About

I'm a hard worker, I like to set goals and reach them. I also have the chance to work in a field I'm passioned about, and working with passion improves everything. I would describe myself as a determined, fun enthusiastic and friendly person.

Star sign
I'm a proud Scorpio
Favourite song
Payphone- Maroon 5
Favourite film
Troy
What is your life moto or favourite quote?
"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all" - Oscar Wilde.
If I had a super power, what would it be and why?
I would love to be able to fly. I could travel for free and amire beautiful landscapes... and workout at the same time!
If I were an animal, what would it be and why?
I would be the king of the jungle- a lion!

Professional experience

May 2023 - Jul 2023
New York Habitat, New York, USA
Nov 2022 - Today
Halloween Agency, Toulouse, France
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Born Bike Tour Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
May 2020 - Aug 2020
Musée du Jouet de Montauban (Ancient Toys Museum), Montauban, France
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
Privilège Mermoz Hotel, Toulouse, France

Formation

Sept 2022 - Jan 1980
Master's degree in Translation and Interpreting
Translation and interpreting of any form of document (written, vocal, subtitling, localization, audiovisual...)
Intensive foreign languages training (French, English, Italian) with a focus on grammar, structural analysys of a text and language sciences.
Sept 2021 - Sept 2022
Bachelor: Professional Guide, Tour Leader
History and history of art courses, intensive training in museums and cultural sites (Lyon's Fine Arts Museum, for instance).
Guide training in several languages: French, English, Italian. Learning of specific architectural vocabulary in English.

I completed my final internship working as a tour leader in Barcelona, Spain, over summer.
Sept 2019 - Jun 2021
Higher National Diploma TOURISM
During my tourism studies I had the chance to practice foreign languages daily and interact with clients and visitors from all over the world. I also completed two internships, in a 4-stars-hotel and in a local museum. Most of the customers were travelers on business trips. I learnt a wide range of English vocabulary applied to the tourism world.
Sept 2013 - Jul 2019
General Certificate of Education Advanced Foreign Languages (Spanish, English, Chinese)
During my studies I had the chance to travel to foreign countries and practice foreign languages-- I've been to China, Spain, England, The Netherlands. Some of the trips were actually cultural exchanges between high schools located in different countries. In China, I had the opportunity to stay and study at the East China Normal University of in Shanghai.

Badges

Great Conversation (6) Super Structured Lessons (6) Grammar Genius (4)

Spoken languages

English
Italian
French
Spanish
Portuguese

Professional expertise

Domain Practice Teaching
Hotel / Restaurant / Tourism 3 Years 0 an
Sports / Leisure 2 Years 0 an

Interests

Culture Films / Television Food and Drink History Literature / Art People Politics Religion Sport / Fitness Tourism Travelling

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Very good teacher. I though that I would only speak during lesson. But Elena made me change my mind. I like her method...speak and practice excercise ...
Guillaume took a 45 min class with ELENA
26/06/2023