I was born in Les Cayes, Haiti, and raised in a small town in Wisconsin, USA. I completed university in New York, moved to Osaka, Japan where I earned a Master’s Degree, and I now live in Berlin, Germany. I am a lifelong learner who recently earned a First Aid Instructor Certification and I’m excited to gain fluency in German. I am a reader, creator, singer, nature enthusiast, lover of languages and knowledge, and a deeply passionate and engaged person. As the oldest of six children, I was a primary decision-maker and a natural teacher. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming learning space, cultivate intrinsic motivation, and support students in expressing opinions and developing personal preferences. I teach English and German, read and write, and enjoy teaching across many subjects and contexts from early childhood to high school, always focusing on equity, respect, and thoughtful collaboration.

GHISLAINE M. KERSTEN

I was born in Les Cayes, Haiti, and raised in a small town in Wisconsin, USA. I completed university in New York, moved to Osaka, Japan where I earned a Master’s Degree, and I now live in Berlin, Germany. I am a lifelong learner who recently earned a First Aid Instructor Certification and I’m excited to gain fluency in German. I am a reader, creator, singer, nature enthusiast, lover of languages and knowledge, and a deeply passionate and engaged person. As the oldest of six children, I was a primary decision-maker and a natural teacher. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming learning space, cultivate intrinsic motivation, and support students in expressing opinions and developing personal preferences. I teach English and German, read and write, and enjoy teaching across many subjects and contexts from early childhood to high school, always focusing on equity, respect, and thoughtful collaboration.

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I was born in Les Cayes, Haiti, and raised in a small town in Wisconsin, USA. I completed university in New York, moved to Osaka, Japan where I earned a Master’s Degree, and I now live in Berlin, Germany. I am a lifelong learner who recently earned a First Aid Instructor Certification and I’m excited to gain fluency in German. I am a reader, creator, singer, nature enthusiast, lover of languages and knowledge, and a deeply passionate and engaged person.

As the oldest of six children, I was a primary decision-maker and a natural teacher. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming learning space, cultivate intrinsic motivation, and support students in expressing opinions and developing personal preferences. I teach English and German, read and write, and enjoy teaching across many subjects and contexts from early childhood to high school, always focusing on equity, respect, and thoughtful collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Private Tutor at Private Tutoring, Berlin
December 1, 2023 - Present
Tutelage for a young learner across multiple areas; fosters intrinsic motivation, bilingual English-German practice, reading and writing; creates a welcoming, safe space for growth and exploration.
Assistant at Erste Hilfe Station
April 1, 2023 - Present
Assists with administration, eye exams, biometrically accurate photos, payments, questions, and exceptional circumstances; supports professional course delivery and participant care.
Instructor at Erste Hilfe Station
December 1, 2024 - Present
Instructs first aid courses; demonstrates techniques, guides practice (Triangle Grip, Recovery Position, CPR), and provides feedback to students.
Counselor, Teacher, Trainer, Artist in Residence, Actor, Theater Coach at LevelUp
May 1, 2023 - Present
Leads Music, Theater, and Arts workshops for children and teens; uses gamification to teach English interactively; guides final projects and presentations in small groups.
ALT (English) at Brain Power (Daichii JHS, Osaka, Japan)
May 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Pair-teaches with Japanese elementary and high school teachers; lesson planning, test supervision, grading, cultural translation, and teacher training.
NET (English) at Board of Education (Hirakata HS, Osaka, Japan)
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Lesson planning, testing supervision, grading, and English instruction across all three grades; supports speech contests and teacher development.
NET (English) at Board of Education (Senri HS, Osaka, Japan)
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Lesson planning, testing supervision, grading, and English instruction across all three grades; conducted lessons for teachers and students.
NET (English) at Board of Education (Minoh HS, Osaka, Japan)
April 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Lesson planning, testing, grading; taught all three grades; supervised English Club activities.
C-NET (English) at Kashima JHS, Osaka, Japan
March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Lesson planning, testing, and English assistance; organized English Days and created informational materials.
ALT (English) at InterSquare (Toyonaka HS, Osaka, Japan)
April 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Pair-teaching; collaboration with teachers to create engaging English experiences for students.
Kindergarten Teacher at Global Village International Preschool (Senri-Yamada, Japan)
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Teach all subjects in English to 20 children aged 5-6; curriculum development and event preparation; assist with daycare and after-school lessons.
Private Tutor at Private Tutor (Berlin)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Provide individualized instruction across multiple subjects, emphasizing intrinsic motivation, safe and welcoming learning spaces, and the development of language, reading, writing, and social skills. Focus on English and German language acquisition, creative and critical thinking, and appropriate social-emotional development.
C-NET (English) at Board of Education (Kashima JHS, Osaka, Japan)
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Pair-teaching with Japanese elementary and junior high school teachers; lesson planning; testing; grading; cultural translation; general English assistance.

Education

French B.A.; English B.A.; and Studio Arts B.A. (Printmaking) at SUNY Buffalo
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2008
Study Abroad at Centre de Linguistique Appliqué, Université de Franche-Comté
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
M.Ed. at University of the People
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
TESOL/TEFL Certification at Online and in-person
May 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
CELTA Certification at CELTA Certification
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
Centre de Linguistique Appliqué Study Abroad at Centre de Linguistique Appliqué, Université de Franche-Comté
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
First Aid Instructor Licensing Certification at Napaso
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
First Aid Instructor Licensing Certification at Napaso, Berlin, Germany
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Master of Education (M.Ed.) at University of the People
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
CELTA Certification at CELTA Certification
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
TESOL/TEFL Certification at TESOL/TEFL Certification
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Centre de Linguistique Appliqué Studies at Centre de Linguistique Appliqué, Université de Franche-Comté (Besançon, France)
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
French B.A.; English B.A.; Studio Arts B.A. (printmaking) at SUNY Buffalo (SUNY UB)
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2008

Qualifications

First Aid Instructor Licensing Certification
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
M.Ed.
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
CELTA Certification
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
TESOL/TEFL Certification
May 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
First Aid Instructor Licensing Certification
December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
CELTA Certification
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
TESOL/TEFL Certification
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization