Nicole Sarkisian

English Teacher/Certified Flight Instructor aviationesl@gmail.com

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Nicole is an experienced pilot and English teacher with extensive experience working with students and pilots to bring out their best. It is her expertise to develop an environment in which her students can grow, and lead them through the material to a clear understanding and high level of performance. Nicole is also a former U.S. Air Force Pilot and a current flight instructor and can offer you much more than either a traditional CFI or EFL teacher. This combined background of flight training and English teaching will help you to accelerate your learning, and enable you to communicate effectively in the air traffic system. Credentials and Education: Flight Instructor Certificate Federal Aviation Administration TESOL Certificate Bridge TEFL Master of Arts in Economics Western Michigan University Bachelor of Arts in History Western Michigan University Associate of Arts Aviation Technology Flight Experience: Flight Instructor Dragonfly Aviation, Santa Rosa, CA Flight Instructor Flying Vikings, Hayward, CA U.S. Air Force Pilot Other Aviation Experience U.S. Air Force Maintenance Crew Chief Manager, Operations & Training - The Port Authority of NY & NJ ESL and other Training Experience Summary: ESL/EFL Teacher and Independent Training Consultant Katedra Language School Budapest, Hungary Zoni Language Centers - New York, NY Peace Corps Volunteer Macedonia Trainer - Charles Schwab & Co. Areas of specialization: Flight Instruction, Aviation Ground Instruction, Cross Cultural Facilitation, Executive Development, Coaching, Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Management, Operations.