Experience Summary
I have been teaching Russian and ESL (English as a Second Language) for over 10 years. A language lesson include a variety of activities that combine different types of language input and output. To become engaged learners, students need to understand that learning a language is not the same as learning about a language.
- I am 100% fluent in English and Russian
- I am professional with a great track record
- I am actively tutoring others
- I am able to help a wide variety of people (casual learning, business learning, etc.)
Teaching Style
Students need to understand that learning a language means becoming able to use it to comprehend, communicate, and think – as they do in their first language. I Keep the overall focus on communication, not error correction. I Teach students that mistakes are learning opportunities. When their errors interfere with their ability to communicate, they must develop strategies for handling the misunderstanding that results. I maintain the attitude that mistakes are a natural part of learning, I create a supportive environment where students are willing to try to use the language. When teaching students I use visual support like videos very often. Activities allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained with the instructor to situations outside. Activities include out-of-class observation assignments, in which I ask students to find examples of something or to use a strategy and then report back. I help students with homework if they had no time to do that at home. Students will never feel like they are alone in this journey of learning.
Other Comments
I was born to teach; the more I teach the better I feel. I love students. The more work I have with them, the more energy I have and the more that I can transfer to them. I love when my students are progressing and when I feel proud of them.
| English ESOL |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been teaching Russian and ESL (English as a Second Language) for over 10 years. A language lesson include a variety of activities that combine different types of language input and output. To become engaged learners, students need to understand that learning a language is not the same as learning about a language.
Students need to understand that learning a language means becoming able to use it to comprehend, communicate, and think – as they do in their first language. I Keep the overall focus on communication, not error correction. I Teach students that mistakes are learning opportunities. When their errors interfere with their ability to communicate, they must develop strategies for handling the misunderstanding that results. I maintain the attitude that mistakes are a natural part of learning, I create a supportive environment where students are willing to try to use the language. When teaching students I use visual support like videos very often. Activities allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained with the instructor to situations outside. Activities include out-of-class observation assignments, in which I ask students to find examples of something or to use a strategy and then report back. I help students with homework if they had no time to do that at home. Students will never feel like they are alone in this journey of learning.
- I am 100% fluent in English
- I am professional with a great track record
- I am actively tutoring others
- I am able to help a wide variety of people (casual learning, business learning, etc.) |
| Russian |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have been teaching Russian and ESL (English as a Second Language) for over 10 years. A language lesson include a variety of activities that combine different types of language input and output. To become engaged learners, students need to understand that learning a language is not the same as learning about a language.
Students need to understand that learning a language means becoming able to use it to comprehend, communicate, and think – as they do in their first language. I Keep the overall focus on communication, not error correction. I Teach students that mistakes are learning opportunities. When their errors interfere with their ability to communicate, they must develop strategies for handling the misunderstanding that results. I maintain the attitude that mistakes are a natural part of learning, I create a supportive environment where students are willing to try to use the language. When teaching students I use visual support like videos very often. Activities allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained with the instructor to situations outside. Activities include out-of-class observation assignments, in which I ask students to find examples of something or to use a strategy and then report back. I help students with homework if they had no time to do that at home. Students will never feel like they are alone in this journey of learning.
- I am 100% fluent in Russian (since birth)
- I am professional with a great track record
- I am actively tutoring others
- I am able to help a wide variety of people (casual learning, business learning, etc.) |