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Ieva Mezulis

Ieva Mezulis

Riga,RIX

Summary

CELTA-certified English Language Teacher and Communications Coach with over a decade of international teaching experience across age groups and cultures. Known for a warm, intuitive teaching style that builds trust and encourages communication, particularly in young learners. Skilled in creating engaging lessons and safe, respectful environments for children through playful yet purposeful learning. Experienced working with children in immersive English camps in Latvia and highly familiar with Italian culture through multiple visits. Open-minded, reliable, and passionate about cultural exchange and youth development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business English Trainer & Camp Instructor

Skrivanek Baltic
09.2022 - Current
  • Teaching professional adults and design corporate training programs
  • Planning and leading English immersion summer camps for children aged 6–9 and 10-12
  • Developing age-appropriate, creative materials and managing daily safety, games, crafts, and collaborative group activities
  • Fostering supportive, respectful learning environments for multilingual children
  • Establishing a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students based on trust, respect, and open communication

Academic Writing Evaluator (Teen & Adult)

EIKEN Foundation of Japan
01.2018 - Current
  • Evaluating 600+ essay responses for Japanese English proficiency exams
  • Providing constructive, learner-sensitive scoring based on clear academic criteria

Communications Coach

TORAIZ Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed and delivered bespoke English courses for adult learners
  • Conducted assessments and coached students with empathy and cultural awareness

Academic Tutor

Akitani Academy
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Taught writing, revision, and exam preparation for teens and university-bound students
  • Led workshops on IELTS, TOEFL, TEAP, and academic writing skills

Education

CELTA -

Cambridge English Language Assessment
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2020

Post-grad Certificate - Museum Management & Non-Profit Admin

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, Canada
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art / Political Science

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.2003

Skills

  • Child-centered experience with two consecutive years teaching in English summer camps in Latvia (2023–2024), ensuring age and level-appropriate lesson design, play-based learning, and emotional support
  • Creative, hardworking, open to always understanding new teaching methods
  • Basic communication and cultural familiarity from 8 visits to Italy in the past 3 years
  • Passionate about intercultural communication, youth empowerment, and inclusive education

Certification

  • CELTA (Cambridge English Language Assessment, 2020)
  • EU Citizen, eligible to work in Italy
  • Native English speaker, born and raised in Canada
  • Italian cultural awareness
  • Sensitive communicator with solid intercultural, child-centered, and team collaboration skills
  • Attentive to children's emotional and physical safety
  • University Degree (BA Fine Arts/Political Science, University of Toronto, 2003)

Timeline

Business English Trainer & Camp Instructor

Skrivanek Baltic
09.2022 - Current

Academic Writing Evaluator (Teen & Adult)

EIKEN Foundation of Japan
01.2018 - Current

Communications Coach

TORAIZ Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021

Academic Tutor

Akitani Academy
01.2011 - 01.2021

CELTA -

Cambridge English Language Assessment

Post-grad Certificate - Museum Management & Non-Profit Admin

Sir Sandford Fleming College

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art / Political Science

University of Toronto
Ieva Mezulis