I speak:
English, Finnish, Russian
I teach:
English, Russian
Trial class: Free trial lesson!
Specialized topics:
Advanced, Beginners, Business, Communication, Culture, Exam preparation, Grammar, Pronunciation
Vera is a new teacher and motivated to teach you!
Availability
Timezone: Europe/Rome (GMT+2)
Prices
Professional Russian/English teacher
I am a professional teacher of Russian and English. If you have questions like "How come we write O but say A in Russian?", "Why do we need grammar?", "What is the best way to learn new words?", I am the person you are looking for. I believe my role is to guide you and support your studies. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Teacher statistics
Contacted by: | 0 students | |
Active students: | 0 | |
Lessons: | 0 | |
Last access: | 5 years ago | |
Registered: | 8 years ago |
Language proficiency test preparation:
English - TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
Education:
Moscow State Open Pedagogical University named after M.A. Sholokhov
Moscow, Russia
2000-2005
Master’s degree in teaching the Russian language and literature, the English language
Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov
Moscow, Russia
2007
teacher of Russian as a foreign language
University of Eastern Finland; MA in Linguistic Sciences
Moscow, Russia
2015-2019
Master’s degree in Sociolinguistics: Language Contacts and Language Policy
TEFL certificate
Madrid, Spain
2017
TEFT trainer - 420 hours
Work experience:
Russian/English language trainer and instructor
Global LT Ltd. (Michigan, US)
2008 - up to now
Moscow, Russia
- provided evaluation of student language skills, preparing syllabus based on their goals and requirements
- taught Russian/English to managers of the following companies: JPMC, Merck, Pepsi, Shell, BP, Alcoa, GlaxoSmithKline, Alcoa, AT Kearney, Ford, General Motors, AVON, H&M, AGCO, Oshkosh, etc.
- assessed learners’ performance and provided monthly reports on students’ progress
- provided training on Russian history, traditions, customs, and etiquette
Russian language trainer and instructor
Cartus Corporation (London, UK)
2014-2015
Moscow, Russia
- planned, prepared and delivered Russian lessons to Microsoft, Nike, General Electric employees
- developed tailored lesson plans utilizing a broad range of techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop a student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen
- performed language assessments to evaluate student progress in language acquisition and achieving learning targets
- utilized extensive international exposure and education in order to teach students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
- used differentiated instruction to successfully improve students' learning potential
English teacher (specialist in engineering English)
Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman
2006-2009
Moscow, Russia
- taught English to students of all courses using provided teaching materials and supplementary teaching aids
- maintained classroom interest, motivation, participation, and discipline through creative teaching techniques, evaluated performance and assigned letter grades
- managed evaluation of student progress and facilitation of a positive learning environment, coordinate with students and educational professionals to ensure consistent quality educational and developmental opportunities
Russian/English teacher and methodologist
Translation center and linguistic center ‘Maximus’
2004-2005
Moscow, Russia
- interviewed and hired language teachers, assisted them with the choice of course materials and preparation of syllabus, collected and analyzed customer feedback
- provided tutoring in conversational Russian and English and professional tutoring for children, young people and adults in group and individual sessions
- kept track of student progress by regular formal and informal assessments
- developed and implemented strategic study plans and strategies for underperforming students to improve their skills
- interviewed and hired language teachers, assisted them with the choice of course materials and preparation of syllabus, collected and analyzed customer feedback