Kelly Pennington, based in São Paulo, Brazil, is an experienced ELT professional, teacher trainer, and educational consultant. Originally from Boston, Kelly holds a BA in Business Management, the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, IHCAM, and other ELT qualifications. She is also a certified CELTA trainer. Her background includes military service and corporate roles, which inform her practical, value-driven approach to education. She has worked with institutions and training centres across Latin America and Europe in roles ranging from academic coordination to teacher training and curriculum design. She runs Kelly Pennington ELT, which specialises in teacher development and curriculum design, with a special emphasis on Business English and small school consultancy. She also creates asynchronous courses, info products and hosts the Real Talk in ELT podcast. She co-founded LinkELT, a boutique consultancy supporting independent educators and schools through honest, strategic growth. She advocates for teacher-led innovation and autonomy, helping educators build sustainable, purpose-driven careers, especially freelancers.
Kelly Pennington
