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English Teaching Niches: Diversify and Thrive
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Are you an ESL educator looking to specialize or diversify your teaching portfolio? Join our upcoming webinar, “English Teaching Niches: Diversify and Thrive,” to explore the importance of niches within the ESL industry. Hear from individuals who have tapped into their niche powers! Discover how to identify your strengths, evaluate market demand, and package your skills to build a successful teaching career.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching approach and support your professional growth. Register now and take the next step in your ESL teaching journey!
Panelists
Eloá Figaro
Eloá Figaro is a lawyer who has built a successful teaching niche over the past 15 years, specializing in Legal and Business English to leading law firms and companies in Brazil. With a Master’s in International Law (USP), along with Cambridge CELTA, Oxford EMI, and Cambridge ILEC qualifications, she combines legal expertise with a strong foundation in English Language Teaching (ELT). Her academic background includes studies at Harvard University and the International Law Institute in Washington, D.C. A member of IATEFL and EULETA, Eloá is a frequent speaker at international conferences and the author of many publications, including Legal Writing – Manual Prático para Redação Jurídica em Inglês. She is currently developing a visual legal dictionary for Brazilian learners
Shelynn Riel
Shélynn (Shé) Riel is an international English language educator, teacher trainer, and podcaster with a Master's in TESOL and over 15 years of experience. She serves as Bridge's Expert Series Moderator and teaches in their graduate-level TEFL program, IDELTOnline. Over her career, Shé has held leadership roles in curriculum development and program administration at U.S. universities and non-profits, facilitated digital exchanges for global English teachers, and delivered professional development in Argentina, Bangladesh, and China.
Edita Bandur
Edita is a Business English Teacher, podcaster and EdTech enthusiast who specializes in helping entrepreneurs use English to create new opportunities for their businesses. Holding an M.Ed. in English Studies and Philosophy plus a CELTA certificate, she has empowered over 1000 learners from diverse global backgrounds to improve their communication skills. As a non-native teacher from Croatia, she focuses on English as a Lingua Franca and a tool for building international connections. Edita is passionate about continuous professional development, entrepreneurship and AI-enhanced education. She particularly enjoys teaching advanced learners, empowering them to use their existing language skills more confidently and creatively.
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