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Alain SYLLA
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Professional TeacherTeaches
French
Native
Haitian Creole
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Italian
Other
Certified as a foreign language teacher (English, French and Haitian Creole) for about 12 years now.
Teaches
French
Native
Haitian Creole
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Italian
Other
Certified as a foreign language teacher (English, French and Haitian Creole) for about 12 years now.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From HaitiLiving in Curitiba, Brazil (00:56 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 4, 2020InterestsHistoryArtTravelWritingReading
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English and Spanish as Foreign Languages. Through my training and experience, I have developed key qualities that strongly support my students’ learning process. Patience, for example, has proven to be an essential tool in understanding their needs and guiding them effectively as they learn a new language.
As a teacher fluent in five languages, I adapt my approach to each student’s abilities, goals, and interests. This allows us to build a personalized learning path that is both engaging and effective. I carefully plan my lessons using communicative and cafeteria-based approaches, ensuring that students actively participate and feel involved at every stage.
I believe that active learning makes the process more meaningful, inclusive, and motivating. In today’s Education 4.0 environment, my role is not only to teach but to guide and support students as they develop autonomy and confidence in their language skills.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Haitian Creole Teacher - Centre Culturel Brésil-Haïti - 2020
Certificate verified
Interpreter/Translator's Work Certificate - Paroisse Saint Jude - 2013
Certificate verified
Translation Work Certificate - Centre Culturel Brésil-Haïti - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2025 - Current
Translation Project ManagementSupports with a wide variety of language projects, including but not limited to, tech support for multilingual meetings, translation project management, and serving as a Lead Teacher for language classes.
Education
2023 - 2025
Master's - EducationMaster’s in Education with a specialization in ICT applied to learning. Focus on developing digital skills and designing innovative educational experiences. Final project: “Teaching Haitian Creole as a Foreign Language Online : Practices and Challenges,” highlighting active methodologies, teacher training, and the integration of cultural elements in online language instruction.
2020 - 2021
Bachelor’s - ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Portuguese as a Foreign Language
2013 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Translation "Portuguese to French/Haitian Creole"
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Teaching English & Spanish as Foreign Languages
Work Experience
2014 - 2022
English Teacher•Develop and implement lesson plans for English High School Courses
• Responsible for ensuring high school students are prepared for required annual language assessments
•Demonstrate classroom management of approximately 80 students
2014 - 2022
Spanish Teacher•Develop and implement lesson plans for English Spanish High School courses
•Responsible for ensuring high school students are prepared for required annual language assessments
•Demonstrate classroom management of approximately 80 students
2018 - 2020
Haitian Creole & French Teacher•Developed curriculum and teaching materials for Haitian Creole (A1 to C2)
•The book "Kou kreyòl ak Kilti Ayisyen" is developed to teach Haitian Creole as a Foreign Language. The creation of this book came at a moment when the number of Haitian Creole Students increases every day; therefore, it was necessary to find a way to make learning and teaching easier. All the lessons and activities are designed to help the students develop/improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
2011 - 2014
Interpreter/Translator (English-Haitian Creole)• Worked as a translator and interpreter (English-Creole; Creole-English) at Saint Jude Church and Nehemiah’s Vision Ministry Mobile clinic. In charge of interpretation for patients and doctors; and translation of prescriptions.
2013 - 2022
Translator (French-Creole Haitian-Portuguese)• Provided document administrative translation services to publish on the different social media platforms of the institution
5.0
Rating
493
Students
5,979
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
Haitian Creole
English
Trial Lesson
275 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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A2 - C2Conversation585 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
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FRANÇAIS GÉNÉRAL /FRENCH GENERAL (A0-C2) 🇫🇷 🇭🇹
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,402 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 18% off
LISONS ENSEMBLE (B2-C2) 📚 📖 📕!
B2 - C2Language Essentials92 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 16% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (6)
Quiz (34)
Sophia Osiris
96 Haitian Creole lessons
Teacher’s pick
After about 88 lessons with Alen, I’ve really come to appreciate how thoughtful and effective his teaching style is. He explains grammar clearly, reinforces concepts through conversation, and gives feedback in a way that genuinely helps me grow. I’ve become so much more confident speaking because of his approach.
What I also value is how he incorporates Haitian culture into our lessons. It makes learning feel alive and meaningful, and it’s helped me feel a deeper connection to the language and its roots. That’s something really special and not something every teacher offers. I’m truly grateful for the experience.
Apr 15, 2026
Alex Schmidt
222 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alain is a TREASURE.
Dec 13, 2024
LeenaVee
2 Haitian Creole lessons
We met once and I kneeew I’d be back. He’s respectful and ensured to provide materials I needed for our lesson.
May 9, 2026
Jasmine
107 Haitian Creole lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mwen te vin sou italki avèk yon sèl objektif: aprann kreyòl. Aprann ak Alain se yon eksperyans ki pi bèl pase mwen te janm imajine. Gras a li, mwen devlope lanmou pou aprantisaj lang e mwen rekonèt enpòtans pou pale plizyè lang. Se poutèt sa mwen te kòmanse aprann fransè avèk li tou. Li se yon moun ki gen anpil konesans ak sajès. Alain itilize pwòp materyèl didaktik li, e li gen kapasite pou l anseye tout nivo. Li gen yon bèl apwòch nan konvèsasyon ki fè m santi m alèz. Leson yo vrèman enteresan, epi li montre yon pasyon otantik pou ansèyman. Li suiv pwogrè elèv li yo byen e yo pwogrese rapidman. Alain posede tout kalite yon pwofesè eksepsyonèl dwe genyen. Li se yon gwo enspirasyon pou mwen. Pa gen yon pwofesè ka konpare ak li. Mwen rekòmande li ak tout konfyans. Mèsi anpil, Alain!
Jan 17, 2026
David Einhorn
106 Haitian Creole lessons
Excellent class
May 12, 2026
Kyanisha Morgan
2 French lessons
Alain is a very patient, warm and encouraging teacher.
Apr 27, 2026
Trial Lesson
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