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Find out more about Patrick

• Tell us more about your subject. How did you develop an interest in this field?

  I teach Italian and swimming professionally as a freelance tutor. I took a liking to Italian while working in a sport store in Colaba after my graduation which was frequented by the Italian Airline Crew (Alitalia crew members). Most of them couldn't speak English so they used to converse in Italian. I gradually developed the interest and decided on taking a diploma course at the Mumbai University. My Italian professor encouraged me to take up the scholarship students exchange program in Italy for Proficiency in Italian language. After returning from my studies in Italy, I had many opportunities to work with Italian companies in the filed of textiles to make a successful career.

• What or who is the motivation behind you choosing to teach & why?

  During the lockdown, it was my wife Celia who encouraged me to teach the language to students because it is such a beautiful language and she herself is passionate about Italian cuisine and to understand the language quite well.

• How does your work help society?

  I have come across a lot of students who have taken admissions at Italian universities and knowledge of Italian is necessary. So in order to make it easy for students to learn, I have decided to teach and help the students in Italian language.

• If you had to think of a role model for your work, who do you think of & why?

  All the teachers who teach languages especially are my role models because they share their knowledge and skills to others.

• Tell us about your hobbies outside teaching.

  I am also an International accredited professional swim coach and this hobby of mine has transformed into a full time career. Its a life saving skill that one needs to learn and I am here to teach this as well to all my students. The only factor is that one should have an access to his/her swimming pool.

• Do you have an anecdote to tell us about your student or professional life?

  When your passion becomes your career, you enjoy your work and never retire. You don't need to look for work, the work will find you.