Aroa Cain
Certified Elementary Education, English as a Second Language and Spanish teacher
About Me
Parent Feedback from Outschool Families
Over 100 verified 5-star reviews from parents across Asia, the U.S., and Europe.
These testimonials reflect Aroa’s consistent impact on students’ language growth, confidence, and love of learning.
Ms. Cain is truly the best teacher we have ever known! My daughters absolutely love her classes, and her teaching skills are beyond description. Moreover, she provides unwavering support for their academic journeys every step of the way. She is the kind of teacher we hope to stay connected with throughout their entire educational path. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Ms. Cain!
My child has learned how to communicate in a healthy way and has become more confident in expressing their opinions through this class. Teacher Aroa was always kind to the children and respected every opinion.
선생님이 아이들을 잘 지도하십니다^^ 문장 말하는 연습을 하고 있기에, 먼저 들려주시고 따라하게 하고, 물어보고 대답할 수 있게끔 가르쳐주시더라구요. 이 수업 너무 만족합니다^^
My son's top favorite class. Ms. Cain makes this class relaxing and engaging.
아이에 부족한 어휘를 가르쳐주시고 항상 밝게 인사해주셔서 아이도 엄마도 만족하는 수업입니다.
Aroa is an excellent teacher who uses a very well-structured lesson format that scaffolds children’s learning while actively engaging them. Aroa doesnt have the kids on mute so they are able to freely comment as they would in a small group conversation and they all take turns contributing to the debate. My daughter and I highly recommend this class!
She's amazing. She has a lot of patience. Friendly.
Lessons are well structured and organized. Teacher Aroa is patient and encouraging. Good fit for beginner writer. My daughter loves her class!
Ms. A was so nice, made her feel welcomed and she truly enjoyed studying with her. Highly recommend!
The class is something my child really enjoys. The teacher is kind, responsive to the child, and teaches a variety of knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner.
My girl loves her classes and teacher. Ms.Cain is so kind and patient and I respect of her. My daughter has been taking her classes for a long time, and I'm sure she is the best teacher on outschool.
My child is 7 years old and he likes the class very much. The teacher is very kind, enthusiastic, punctual, and I think the structure of the class is well-structured. I think any ESL/ EFL student will benefit from this class.
We love Miss Cain's class! she is good at explaining, and she makes good use of other teaching (tool) platform, which makes the lesson pretty interactive!
Our 7 year old daughter really enjoys this class. She has a sense of accomplishment from completing a different writing task each week. She says that Ms Cain is funny and she likes seeing the other students in the class. From a parent perspective we like the friendly and patient teaching style of Ms Cain. We also like that the classes have a clear and manageable goal and that our daughter is always excited to run out of the class and show us what she has written.
Teacher Aroa is a lovely person and I could feel she loves teaching and the interaction with kids. My child has been attending her writing class for 5 months. I see my girl made a big progress in her writing. Thanks.
The teacher has bright energy. My son really enjoyed the class.
Teacher Aroa is a great writing teacher for us. My child has a hard time using the past tense in her writing. After she learned about it with Ms Cain, now she started to use the past tense.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in a student-centered approach that taps into children’s natural curiosity and helps them take ownership of their learning. My classrooms are caring, structured spaces where every child feels seen, supported, and challenged. I adapt lessons to each student’s strengths and learning style, using scaffolding and sheltered instruction to make learning meaningful and accessible.
Having taught internationally for over 15 years, I bring cultural awareness and flexibility to every class. I love learning about my students’ languages and cultures so their identities are honored—and their first language becomes a bridge to mastering a second one.
Above all, I value empathy, curiosity, and confidence—qualities I model and nurture every day as students grow into thoughtful, capable global citizens.
Professional Experience
Freelance English & Spanish Educator (Online & Asia) — 2012 – Present
- Teach literacy, writing, and communication to elementary students attending international schools across Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Adapt lessons to students’ language levels and cultures to build confidence, fluency, and academic growth.
- Design personalized, research-based lessons aligned with Common Core & WIDA; consult for Spanish language education startups.
- Outschool: 4.92/5 rating, 33% re-enrollment, 936 learners taught, 975 followers.
ESL Teacher — Cabarrus County Schools, North Carolina (USA) — 2007 – 2012
- Implemented ESL & literacy programs aligned with WIDA and Common Core (K–6).
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to support growth on ACCESS assessments.
- Led an after-school Spanish club to promote global awareness and intercultural learning.
Professional Development & Credentials
I’m a state-certified elementary and ESL educator with dual endorsements and ongoing professional learning grounded in the science of how multilingual students learn.
Teaching Licenses & Certifications
- Illinois Teaching License (valid through 2031): Certified K–6 Elementary Education and English as a Second Language — dual endorsement.
- Washington State Teaching License (valid through October 2026): Certified K–6 Elementary Education and English as a Second Language — dual endorsement.
Education
- B.Ed., Elementary Education (Foreign Language Education) — Universidad de La Rioja, Spain
Languages
- English & Spanish: Fluent
- Portuguese: B1
- Korean: A2
Professional Development & Interests
- Neuroscience and the science of learning (how multilingualism supports cognitive development, critical thinking, and content learning)
- WIDA-aligned differentiation and assessment for learning
- Technology to support student voice, fluency, and writing
- edWeb (CE certificate): “Leveraging Technology Tools to Provide Equitable Learning Opportunities for ALL Students”
Global Experience
I’ve taught students from countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Lessons honor each learner’s language and culture so every student feels known, respected, and ready to grow.
Where my students are from
Countries represented
- Asia: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Phillipines, Saudi Arabia, India, Kazakhstan
- Europe: United Kingdom, Spain, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Netherlands, Italy
- Americas: United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador
- Africa: Malawi
- Oceania: Australia
References
Supervisor and colleague references are available on Schrole/TES and Teacher Horizons
What parents consistently highlight
- Engaging, student-centered lessons that build confidence
- Visible progress in speaking, writing, and pronunciation
- Clear communication and dependable partnership with families