👋 Hello and welcome!You might be wondering… who exactly is this Yasmine?
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Well, while most of the kids in my first-grade class were busy digging in the sandbox or swinging from the monkey bars, I was playing “teacher” with my besties—complete with imaginary tests I made them take. (Honestly, I still don’t know how I had any friends back then… I mean, who wants pop quizzes during lunch break?!)
Fast forward a few years—and a few passport stamps—and I finally took the leap into the world of education, starting with American accent training. That first step opened the door to conversational English, academic programs, and eventually TOEFL and IELTS prep, focusing on all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
But hands down, one of my most unforgettable teaching adventures was spending nearly two years teaching Aviation English (ICAO) to military pilots from around the globe. What an experience!
Over the years, I’ve taught in colleges, universities, grade schools, high schools, royal palaces, and online platforms. I’ve worn many hats—Head of the English Department, Communication Lab In-Charge, and Assistant Director of Studies. I hold a CELTA from the University of Cambridge, and I’ve designed full communication labs and custom training programs for schools and companies alike. I've even published articles on teacher training and classroom management, and had the joy of mentoring fellow educators around the world.
Oh—and I also have a background in radio broadcasting, which makes me extra sensitive to sound (and a bit of a pronunciation nerd!). That gift helps me connect with students as an accent trainer—and nothing fills my cup like being in a classroom, whether I’m working with 40 curious minds or just one eager learner. I’m a fish in water when I’m teaching.
So, do I love teaching and training? Absolutely. It’s not just what I do—it’s who I am.
Want to know more about my travels and writing life? Visit:
🌍 www.Marsha-Marie.weebly.com
(formerly listed as www.marshamarie.com)
Fast forward a few years—and a few passport stamps—and I finally took the leap into the world of education, starting with American accent training. That first step opened the door to conversational English, academic programs, and eventually TOEFL and IELTS prep, focusing on all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
But hands down, one of my most unforgettable teaching adventures was spending nearly two years teaching Aviation English (ICAO) to military pilots from around the globe. What an experience!
Over the years, I’ve taught in colleges, universities, grade schools, high schools, royal palaces, and online platforms. I’ve worn many hats—Head of the English Department, Communication Lab In-Charge, and Assistant Director of Studies. I hold a CELTA from the University of Cambridge, and I’ve designed full communication labs and custom training programs for schools and companies alike. I've even published articles on teacher training and classroom management, and had the joy of mentoring fellow educators around the world.
Oh—and I also have a background in radio broadcasting, which makes me extra sensitive to sound (and a bit of a pronunciation nerd!). That gift helps me connect with students as an accent trainer—and nothing fills my cup like being in a classroom, whether I’m working with 40 curious minds or just one eager learner. I’m a fish in water when I’m teaching.
So, do I love teaching and training? Absolutely. It’s not just what I do—it’s who I am.
Want to know more about my travels and writing life? Visit:
🌍 www.Marsha-Marie.weebly.com
(formerly listed as www.marshamarie.com)
Fun facts about me
- In November 2023, I was diagnosed with Leukemia, and given only 2 months to live, yet here I be. I am so grateful!
- I received a stem-cell transplant in March 2024. The only way I could relax during the procedure was to listen to Baa Baa Land - The Movie - 8-Hour Slow-Motion Film ---on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UygLV4znHw&t=21134s
- I lost nearly 100 pounds due to my cancer treatments. Probably the only good thing about getting sick.
- I could eat my previous weight in chocolate pudding! Lovvvve it!!
- My stomach starts hurting whenever I am late for ANYTHING! I drive my family crazy because we are always the first ones to arrive at any function.
- If I feel that I am being cheated in any store, I won't hesitate to start a fight with the employees. Thus, my shopping vocabulary mostly consists of "May I speak to a manager, please!"
- My favorite historical figure is Cleopatra.
- When I was eighteen, my favorite color was red, but now it is purple.
- I sneeze just like my mother, about ten times in a row. ....thanks mom!
- The dictionary is my favorite book of all time. Thanks again to my mom!
- Most kids are playing on the playground in the first grade. Not me,,, I was playing 'teacher' and making my friends take tests. I guess I am doing exactly what I have always wanted to do.
- Due to a milk allergy, as a baby I could only drink carrot juice until I was one year old. I drank so many carrots that my skin actually turned an orange color! The doctor told my mother it was normal...... hmmmmm, an orange baby doesn't sound too normal, does it?
- Yes, I really am from America. You would be surprised how many times I get asked that.
- One time I backed my aunt's truck up-and-over a guy on his motorcycle. Thank goodness he jumped off of it just in time. I guess he figured I wasn't going to stop. SMART GUY!
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