Habib Abdul-Latif has been an English language teacher for two and a half years since graduating from the University of Cape Coast in 2022. His passion for the English language began during his undergraduate studies, when he tutored students preparing for their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Additionally, while pursuing his undergraduate degree, he worked as a part-time English teacher at Al-Wafaa International School’s Junior High School. After graduating, he completed his national service as an English language teacher at Anbariya Ibn Taimiyah School from 2022 to 2023. He was later assigned to teach English at Amania Islamic School, where he taught Basic 6 students from September to December 2024.

Habib is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Daniel Montoya has been an English and Spanish language instructor for about six years. He has taught learners at all levels, from kindergarten to college, in both El Salvador and the United States. He earned his B.A. in Applied Linguistics from Instituto Centro Cultural in El Salvador.

Daniel has taught a variety of English courses, including Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing, Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, Pronunciation, and Vocabulary. He infuses culture in his lessons, encouraging students to share and learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds.

Outside the classroom, Daniel has been involved in the Salvadoran musical scene. He has performed as both a soloist and ensemble member with the Opera of El Salvador, the National Choir of El Salvador, and the Philharmonic Choir of El Salvador, appearing in the country’s most important theaters. 

Karina Karieva has been an English teacher for over five years. She began her career as an English tutor in Russia, where she quickly discovered her passion for both learning and teaching English. Karina incorporates gamification and interactive methods into her classes and values hard work, perseverance, and dedication, while also emphasizing kindness, support, and understanding.

Karina has taught a wide range of learners, including children, teenagers, and adults, in individual, pair, and group settings. She strongly believes that learners should begin speaking as soon as possible and therefore provides abundant opportunities for speaking practice. At the same time, she prioritizes accuracy as much as fluency, regarding it as a reflection of one’s proficiency, intelligence, and education.

Currently, Karina is pursuing her master’s degree in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at Saint Cloud State University. Since arriving in the United States, she has traveled to seven states and developed a special fondness for Boston, particularly admiring its red-brick architecture for its simplicity and elegance.

Outside the classroom, Karina enjoys cooking and making food from scratch, going to the gym regularly, and engaging in meaningful conversations with friends about philosophy and deep topics. She also enjoys planning her days with purpose and is currently working toward obtaining her first driver’s license.

Kelly Connelly has been working with Multilingual Learners for almost 10 years. During her undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, she was an ESL tutor and led visiting groups of international students on cultural excursions. In 2018, she earned a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and spent two years teaching adult language learners with the Fulbright Commission in Quito, Ecuador. Since the pandemic, she has been working with English Learners in the public-school setting in Minnesota. All of these experiences led to her current position as a teacher with the Intensive English Center at St. Cloud State University., where she is also pursuing a Master's Degree in TESL.

In her free time, Kelly loves being outside, gardening, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. She is also interested in pottery and literature and loves spending time with friends and family.

Monique Ferguson brings a diverse background in administration, customer service, and student support to her role as an Instructor at the Intensive English Center. This semester, she teaches Listening & Speaking and Literature, helping students build confidence, fluency, and a deeper appreciation for language and culture. With a strong passion for student engagement and mentoring, Monique is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.