Maltalingua English School Management Team

Tania Assuncao

School Principal – BA (Hns) Criminology (2009), Cambridge CELTA (2009), Oxford DipTESOL (2015)

Hello, my name is Tania and I am the School Principal here at Maltalingua. I joined Maltalingua in February 2018 and it’s been a great experience! The team is incredibly friendly and professional, and the students are lovely.

You can find me at reception during break time to answer any questions about your course and experience here at Maltalingua. I am Portuguese, but I’ve lived in Portugal, England, Malta, and Mozambique, and I can speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. I have been working in the education sector for 15 years and I have experience in both teaching and academic management.

I really enjoy my job and live by the motto “Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” I am looking forward to meeting you here at Maltalingua!

Keenan Kleinsmith

Assistant Director of Studies – CELTA

Hi, I’m Keenan from Cape Town, South Africa. I’m a qualified CELTA teacher with a real passion for helping students develop and grow, both in the classroom and beyond. Teaching English isn’t just my job it's a journey I get to share with learners from all walks of life, and I love making every lesson engaging and practical.

Sports are a big part of my life. I enjoy watching rugby, football, and Formula 1, and I often weave sports topics into lessons to connect with my students and make learning fun. Cooking is another creative outlet for me, and sharing meals with family and friends is where I feel most at home. I’m curious about cultures and love to travel, meet new people, and discover fresh perspectives on life.

I believe learning should feel meaningful and motivating, whether we’re tackling a tricky grammar point or sharing stories about our lives. My approach focuses on building confidence and inspiring curiosity in each student I work with.
My favourite quote sums up my outlook: “A day without learning is a day wasted.” That’s a motto I live by, and I hope to inspire others to do the same. 
 

Maria Privitera

Academic Supervisor – CELTA

Hi there! My name is Maria and am Maltese. I started teaching in the year 2021 and I am CELTA-qualified.

This venture has been a long time coming as I've always had a love for the English language and have come across many people from many different countries who have wanted to learn English, so I've spent most of my life interacting with students.

Teaching English fascinates me and I love seeing students progress and be ambitious in wanting to improve their communication skills. Working at Maltalingua has allowed me to pursue my passion and has enabled me to meet new people from all over the world.

The staff I work with are wonderful! We have a big family atmosphere in which everyone is extremely helpful and kind. Every teacher has different skills with one goal and philosophy in mind - and that is, to help students become better at communicating with other people.

Roswita Vella

Operations Manager

Hi, my name is Roswita Vella and I am the Operations Manager at Maltalingua Language School. One of the most important parts of my role is making sure our students feel happy, safe, supported and welcome throughout their time with us.

I have studied Leadership and Management and have many years of experience working with and supporting people. Before joining Maltalingua, I spent around ten years managing a programme for people with multiple disabilities, working closely with individuals and their families. That experience taught me the importance of listening, understanding individual needs and always being available when someone needs support.

I am a caring and positive person, and I genuinely enjoy helping others and creating a welcoming environment. I am also very proud to be Maltese and love sharing our beautiful island, culture and traditions with our students, especially during our wonderful summer season. I speak Maltese and English.

In my free time, I enjoy being surrounded by nature and animals, especially horses.