Amanda Rauh

Passionate and qualified American English teacher with 8 years of experience in the U. S.,
Europe, and the Middle East. TEFL- certified, with dual master’s degrees and a Tier 1
Minnesota teaching license. Passionate about empowering young minds, I specialize in early
literacy, phonics, and communication. My student- centered approach fosters inclusive, cross-cultural
learning environments where all learners can thrive.

Primary School Teacher
Creative Hearts
12/2024 - Present, Minnesota, USA
Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that respects diverse cultural and
religious backgrounds.
Foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based
and inquiry-led learning activities.
Implement vocabulary-building techniques using visuals, gestures, and contextual
learning.
Differentiate instruction for mixed-ability learners, supporting both native and non-native
speakers.
Promote positive behavior strategies to build student confidence and encourage
participation.
Develop phonemic awareness through engaging and interactive activities.
 

Business English Teacher
IOR Global Services and Verbling
06/2017 - Present,
Provide language training for employees and their families who are relocating for
international job assignments.
Specialize in preparing students for speaking and listening portion of the IELTS Exam,
leading to bands of 7+.
Deliver customized business English lessons based on needs of the students.
Lead reading exercises and facilitate subject-focused discussions.
 

Children's ESL Teacher
Golden Voice English, Cambly Kids, and in-person tutoring
06/2017 - 12/2024, Turkey, Malta, & Remote
Taught small group and 1:1 ESL lessons using American curriculum, making lessons fun and
engaging.
Assessed students’ proficiency and guide them in improving speaking, listening, and
reading skills.
Supported students in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary development.
Utilized games and reward systems to motivate the students

Substitute Teacher for PYP
Malmö International School
09/2016 - 06/2017, Malmo, Sweden
Delivered engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with the PYP curriculum framework,
using IB curriculum.
Adapted quickly to diverse classroom environments and age groups (PYP 1–PYP 5).
Ensured smooth classroom transitions and maintained routines and expectations in the
absence of the regular teacher.
 

College Tutor
Oklahoma State University
08/2014 - 05/2015, Oklahoma, USA
Tutored 12 college freshmen in sociology and psychology courses
Helped students improve their analytical and critical thinking skills
Helped students develop effective study habits

Teacher Certification that leads to QTS/PGCE/Teaching License
University of West Florida
04/2025 - Present, USA