Your Teacher

After completing the Cambridge CELTA in 2000, I started teaching in Prague. Although I come from a family of teachers (parents and grandparents!)*, it was in the Czech Republic that I decided that teaching is my passion.

I worked in Estonia for 2 years and took the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry FTBE. I enjoyed the course about Teaching Business English and gained a Distinction in the exam.

In summer 2003, I moved to Vilnius to open a branch of International Language Services. In April 2009, I created 'EnglishTeacher.lt'.

I am always trying to improve my Lithuanian. I understand the frustrations and joys of language learners! I'm still studying because I believe that language learning is a life-long experience...

I worked as an oral examiner at the British Council for Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE and Young Learners exams between 2004-2016. I was also Team Leader for Lithuania for many years. I also enjoy proofreading and editing, as well as voice recording work.

Since September 2009, I have also been working part-time at the Institute of Foreign Language at Vilnius University.

I try to incorporate modern technology into my lessons and show you how you can use your tech devices to learn outside the class. I aim to develop autonomous and self-sufficient learners. If this website looks a bit home-made, that's because it is all my own work through trial and error. So if you have any feedback or find dead links or typos, please let me know! I also love music, reading, and travelling.

In short, I love meeting new people and teaching interesting students. I am not the right teacher for everyone, but if you are enthusiastic and want to learn, then I look forward to meeting you soon. I promise I will work hard and work you hard.

Vilnius is my home now, although of course I go back to the UK to see my family and friends. I sometimes miss pork pie or fish and chips by the sea! When I’m in the UK, I miss your dark bread and opening the fridge and finding a secret stash of sūreliai! 

 * my dad has just informed me that my paternal, paternal great-grandparents were also teachers!