Hi!  I'm Christina Hopkins.  I started English Explorers to create enjoyable English experiences for kids. I love teaching and have worked as a teacher for my entire adult life.  

 

I am from the United States.  I moved to the Basel area with my family in 2018.  We've been really happy living and working here in Switzerland.  My husband and I have two children, ages 10 and 11, one dog and one cat. 

 

I have been teaching since 2004.  I hold Bachelor of Science degrees in Teacher Education, Child Development, and Cognitive Studies. I also hold two Masters of Arts degrees in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.  I am certified to teach children ages Birth - Grade 4.  I have a strong background in teaching Reading Intervention programs using Orton- Gillingham strategies. I have received 2 full years of training in Take Flight:  A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia.  I am currently a Certified Academic Language Therapist in Training.  I am also certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language.  If you would like to know more about my professional career please check out my LinkedIn Page link below.

 

I am thrilled to have begun my own program here in Switzerland.  If you are interested in signing up your child or if you have any questions, please contact me: