Beyond Certification: Building a Sustainable Teaching Career

Tamsyn Allies is an English Teacher from Cape Town, South Africa, and has been in the English teaching industry for the last 12 years. She is currently working from home, but she has worked on-site in schools such as EC English and IH. She specializes in General and Business English and also works with low-level learners who are just beginning to learn.

Nelson is an experienced educator from Colombia with a degree in Modern Languages and Education. With over ten years of experience teaching Spanish and English across the Americas, he joined BridgeEnglish in 2018 after completing his 40-Hour online TEFL certification. His teaching approach emphasizes creating a well-rounded, supportive, and engaging virtual learning environment where lessons are both interactive and meaningful. He recognizes the vital role bilingualism plays in today’s business landscape, particularly as the growing number of multinational companies based in the Americas seek professionals who are able to communicate effectively across cultures and markets. Nelson is committed to fostering the growth of confident, globally competent communicators.

Raquel Andrade is an experienced English teacher with seventeen years of expertise in the field of English Language Teaching. She actively contributes to the ELT community through articles, workshops, teacher training, and educational content. Raquel holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and a specialization in English Language Teaching and New Technologies. She is CELTA-certified and has completed the Train the Trainer program from the University of Cambridge. Currently, she is specializing in Neuroscience Applied to Education to better support her students and make a meaningful impact on her teaching community.

Alecsander Piazza is a passionate English teacher and coach who believes learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable. After beginning his career teaching children, he successfully transitioned into the field of Business English, where he helps professionals communicate with clarity and confidence. Fluent in four languages, Alecsander uses his multilingual experience to guide students in expressing themselves naturally in English. Dedicated to lifelong learning, he has completed more than 440 hours of TEFL/TESOL certification with Bridge and continues to expand his expertise. He also leads information sessions to help aspiring teachers find the Bridge certification course that best fits their goals.