Expertise

• English Language and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) & Applied Linguistics
• Test Preparation tutor for (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) & Business English

Experience

Ms. Safira brings a wealth of experience in teaching Bahasa Indonesia to foreign learners, having taught BIPA courses both in Indonesia and Australia. Her expertise in Applied Linguistics allows her to understand the challenges language learners face and craft lessons that cater to diverse learning styles. Her classes combine language proficiency with cultural insights, providing students with the tools they need to engage in real-world Indonesian conversations.

Working Experiences:

• Providing Private English Courses to High School Students: English Teacher
• Stella Duce 2 Yogyakarta, Indonesia: English Teacher
• Wombat English Course, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: English and BIPA Teacher
• Leonardo Vocational School, Klaten, Indonesia: English Teacher
• Eye Level Indonesia, Yogyakarta: English Teacher
• Chakil Squad Art Community, Yogyakarta: English Instructor
• Delapan Art Community, ISI, Yogyakarta: English Instructor
• Speedy Joe’s Diner Restaurant, Yogyakarta: English Instructor
• Eastparc Hotel Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Translator and Copywriter
• Grand Inna Malioboro Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Translator and Copywriter
• Sanggar Sang Penari Indonesia, Melbourne, Australia: Dancer and BIPA Teacher
• Inabella Dance Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Dancer and BIPA Teacher
• IOTHS (Indian Ocean Territory Health Service), Christmas Island: Healthcare worker
• Seaglass Art, Cocos Keeling Islands, Western Australia: Artist and Business Owner
• Tutorfinder, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: BIPA Teacher and Material Developer

Specialties

• Beginner to Advanced BIPA (A1-C2)
• Indonesian for Professional Purposes
• Language and Cultural Immersion Programs

Teaching Philosophy

“Language learning is more than just words and grammar—it’s about understanding culture. My goal is to help students connect with Indonesian culture through language, so they can communicate effectively and feel confident using Bahasa Indonesia in everyday life.”