Experienced, engaging teachers.
Our native-speaking teachers are trained industry professionals, all possessing bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Our instructors are equipped with teaching experience and/or certification in TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. Many of our teachers are world travelers and have the experience of learning foreign languages, so they can relate to what it’s like to learn English as a foreign language. Our teaching staff is passionate about education and committed to helping you succeed.
“BETTER THAN A THOUSAND DAYS OF DILIGENT STUDY IS ONE DAY WITH A GREAT TEACHER.”
At B.I.A., learning is a blast because we are able to laugh together, among other things, at the mispronunciations. A suitcase becomes sweet case, coffee becomes cough (the second syllable mysteriously vanishes), office becomes off sea, working out everyday is musculation, and sheets become – well, you get the idea. The laughter helps in the learning process and slowly the student moves from ‘como que fala?’ (How do you say?) to ‘I know ‘ (Eu sei). When a student is laughing, they don’t even realize that they’re learning.
With a passion for enhancing language education, she has taught at various institutions, contributed to academic publications in English and Arabic, and presented at local and international conferences. Dr. Abugharsa is dedicated to fostering cultural awareness and improving linguistic skills among her students.
David’s path to become an ESL teacher was a long and winding one, from an African Studies B.A., to graduate studies in Medical Anthropology and Library Science, leading to careers as a Health Science and Law Librarian and in the natural foods and supplements industry.
Teaching at BIA feels like traveling the world. David’s diverse students from Brazil, Turkey, Vietnam, and more, reconnect him with his experiences traveling in Kenya, India, and recently, South America.
Gladiliz taught English in South Korea for six months in 2019. In addition to her work at BIA, she is passionate about neuropsychology and currently works at an Alzheimer’s clinic. She holds a Master’s degree in Research Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico.
A language enthusiast, Gladiliz has dedicated years to improving her skills in both Korean and Italian. She aims to inspire her students to develop the same love for languages. As a native Spanish speaker, Gladiliz understands the challenges language learners face and is committed to helping students overcome those obstacles. She finds it deeply rewarding to see her students grow in confidence, from struggling with basic sentences to mastering new vocabulary and expressing themselves more clearly.
In her spare time, she enjoys oil painting and is an active Tae Kwon Do athlete.
Elaine is a dedicated and innovative language teacher at Boston International Academy (BIA), where she teaches ESL and Business English. With a Master’s Degree in Language Teaching Studies from the University of Oregon and extensive experience in teaching Chinese, English, and Japanese, Elaine integrates task-supported and task-based language teaching methods to cater to students’ proficiency levels. Her classroom encourages creative ideas and critical thoughts, helping students learn English for real life and preparing them with excellent English skills.
Elaine’s teaching philosophy emphasizes making language a practical and authentic tool, enhancing the learning experience with engaging resources like videos, digital games, and music. She believes in understanding her students’ backgrounds and motivations to create a student-centered environment. Elaine’s innovative and supportive approach ensures that each student at BIA achieves their dream of learning a new language and broadening their vision of the world.