Kiva Devlin

‘I believe education is so much more than presenting information to an individual. Rather, it implies a meaningful relationship of openness and trust, that the teacher will, to the best of their ability, candidly accompany the student in the learning process, helping them overcome obstacles and encouraging an honest attitude towards learning.’


Born and bred in Ireland, I currently live in Mexico. I have over 10 years of language teaching/coaching experience in Europe, Asia and Latin America working with beginners and advanced speakers, children and adults, in state schools, businesses, private academies and with private individuals, in-person and online.

My classes are student-oriented, which is to say we build meaningful relationships and use a variety of methodologies tailored to each client’s needs. I believe in creating an environment where people feel safe to venture into the unknown, using humor and compassion to facilitate learning.

Apart from an intimate knowledge of English, I understand learning both as a teacher and as a student. I have learned through experience how to help my clients maintain motivation in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds and I am always updating my skills both through professional development and an active engagement with the learning process.
I believe that effective communication is context-dependent and that adaptability can be just as important as having a head full of untried and untested grammar rules. I teach that a strategic silence can be more powerful than speaking, even in an exam setting, and that problems really are opportunities to shine.

As an educator I feel privileged to have the opportunity to help my fellow humans face their fears and explore their discomfort zone in a safe environment. I am gratified when my students benefit from my advice, but I am not discouraged when habits prove hard to break.
I am at your disposal for any further information or clarification.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to review my profile and I look forward to further communication, to discover your needs and help you reach your language goals.