Francis Grappa

I've displayed a dedicated work ethic, according to most of the managers and employers that I've worked for. With my gentle, friendly, outgoing nature, a significant amount of patience, and a wealth of experience, I feel confident that I would be an asset to any teaching environment. I am passionate about expressing my creativity through fun games and exercises. I bring strong rapport, clear communication, excitement, and joy to English classes, which bring the students to where they want to be academically. All students have a unique way of learning, each lesson has an exciting puzzle to solve for me, finding the clearest way possible to help students comprehend the material and have enjoyable experiences along the way.

Teaching runs in my blood. My grandfather was a secondary school deputy head and taught humanities, my uncle is a university professor and teaches child psychology, my auntie is a TEFL ESL teacher (like I am) and my cousin is an English literature teacher in secondary school. I especially have a serious passion for creative writing in English.

I am a relentlessly hardworking, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with a BSc in environmental management and a background in special needs care, custodial care, tutoring and classroom teaching. I have a deep passion for working with any people who face extra challenges. I have extensive experience with providing specifically tailored support for children and adults alike. My areas of expertise are behavioural management, SEN and EAL. Recently I was employed as a NET teacher in Hong Kong for two years (private one to ones and classes of 6), and was enjoying it, despite the long hours and working seven days a week for most of that time. I display a dedicated work ethic, according to most of the managers and employers I have worked for. With my gentle, friendly, outgoing nature, a significant amount of patience, and a wealth of experience, I feel confident that I would be an asset to any working environment.