Teemu Kuutila

Teemu is a middle school teacher in Jyväskylä, Finland. Teemu was initially uncertain in his journey to become a teacher, but is now passionate about his profession. He teaches English and Spanish, focusing on building personal connections with students and creating a relaxed, engaging classroom environment. Teemu uses humour and relatable activities, like a creative news segment project, to inspire students. His advice for fellow teachers is to share personal experiences with students to foster a more connected and enjoyable learning atmosphere, enhancing both teaching and student engagement.

Listen to Teemu

 ”My advice would be to share about your personal life with the students. I’ve noticed that it has a tremendous effect on day to day interactions and how well, how fun and how energized I am in my job. It’s a lot more enjoyable to teach when you have a personal connection with the student.”

Teemu Kuutila

Teemu Kuutila

Teemu Kuutila is a language teacher from Finland. He teaches Spanish and English as a second language to middle and primary school students in a local school in Jyväskylä. He studied English as a major and Spanish and has a Master’s degree from the University of Jyväskylä. He is passionate about connecting with students to help them learn and build healthy learning habits.

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