Experience Summary
As a dedicated educator with outstanding leadership skills and considerable experience in language
instruction, elementary education, and secondary education, I am writing to offer your organization the
expertise and insight acquired during the course of a career spanning two continents, multiple disciplines,
and more than 24 years.
My professional history has focused on language instruction, but breadth of experience—both
professional and personal—sets me apart from my peers. My own transition to the United States informs
my practice as an ESL teacher. My background as an ESL student gives me an awareness of English
grammar and usage that is often second nature to the native speaker, and this awareness helps me to
make linguistic concepts clear to students who have grown up speaking English. My unique background
also informs my approach to elementary and secondary teaching in diverse subjects. I am dedicated to
my own ongoing professional development, and I am committed to sharing my expertise as a mentor and
peer leader. I am a dynamic, dedicated education professional with more than 24 years of international
experience in diverse academic settings. I am adept at developing outstanding curricula, writing
successful grants, and providing strategic leadership. I am a holder of the Educator of The Year 2010
Award and Teacher Feature Award (2011).
Teaching Style
Strict, but fun. Direct Instruction.
Create a positive learning environment by clarifying expectations and establishing conditions that
facilitate success.
• Engage students and make learning fun.
• Honor difference while fostering collaboration.
• Support professional development among my colleagues as a coach and trainer.
• Bring the best from Core Knowledge Curriculum and Common Core Standards.
• Use the best practice of Direct Instruction and Differentiated Instruction methodology.
• Consistent record of data of improving educational outcomes by fostering collaboration among
colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Proven ability to design engaging lesson plans shaped by creative innovation, technical knowledge,
and imaginative pedagogy.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving as advocate for students.
My Hobbies
Ballroom, Digital Photography, Reading, Antique Collection
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Masters |
1991 |
English, Russian, German, Elemen... |
Nizhnyi Tagil Teachers Training ... |
| Certification |
level 2 |
1998 |
Elementary, Secondary Teacher |
USOE |
| Degree |
Masters |
2004 |
Direct Instruction Reading |
University of Oregon |
| Degree |
Masters |
2000 |
Multicultural Education, Element... |
University of Utah, DEEP program |
| Award |
Utah Charter Educator of the Year |
2010 |
Educator of the year |
Utah Charter Schools Association |
| Award |
KSL Teacher Feature |
2011 |
Teacher of the week |
KSL radio station, Zion's Bank |