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B.Ed. (English and Ukrainian); 20 years of teaching English in language centers for kids and adults in Ukraine and Canada. Original and creatively different conception of learning. Friendly attitude to students. Flexible, understanding, and ready to help.
Professional Experience
ESL Teacher Bless Sacrament School
Alberta, Canada November, 2018 – June 2019
Duties:
• Administering tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Consulting with teachers, counselor or administrator as may be required (e.g. selecting materials to be used, implementing lesson plans, any concerns related to student, special information, special learning needs, cultural appreciation, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information regarding students activities and progress.
• Implementing instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the classroom teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Instructing students individually or in groups with lesson assignments (e.g. planning daily activities/lessons, modifying lessons, listening to students read, tutoring, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintaining various records (e.g. forms, pupil profile cards, lesson plans, attendance records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date reference and in compliance with ESL program requirements.
• Monitoring individual and/or groups of students in various activities (e.g. classroom, library, playground activities, field trips, lunch room, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performing record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. maintaining student records, scheduling, copying, translating lesson materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the ESL teacher and/or administrator in providing necessary records/materials.
• Translating verbal and written communication(s) for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating effectively.
English language tutor (online) Canada 2014-Present
Duties:
• planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range age groups;
• preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
• devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
• teaching on a one-to-one basis;
• basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records;
• preparing students for IELTS
English/Ukrainian language teacher (self-employed) Ukraine 2011-2014
Duties:
• planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
• preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
• devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
• attending and contributing to training sessions;
• preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
• freelance teaching on a one-to-one basis;
• basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records; • preparing students for FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
English language teacher Language School Magistr, Ukraine 2004-2011
Duties:
• planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
• preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
• devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
• attending and contributing to training sessions;
• participating in marketing events for the language school;
• preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
• teaching on a one-to-one basis;
• basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records;
• classroom management;
• preparing students for FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
English language teacher Kindergarten “Zorya”, Ukraine 2001-2002
Duties:
• planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of groups of 4-6-year-olds;
• preparing and setting exercises and games;
• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral work;
• devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
• participating in marketing events for the kindergarten;
• preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
• teaching on a one-to-one basis;
• basic administration, such as keeping students registers and attendance records;
• classroom management.
Education and Professional Training
Mykolaiv State Pedagogical Institute – 1993-1998 – Bachelor of Education - Teacher of English language, Ukrainian language and literature, and foreign literature.
ICS Canada – 2015-2016 Medical Transcriptionist course
Certificates and Diplomas
IELTS certificate – Date: 05.11.2011; Overall Bend Score – 8.5
Medical Transcriptionist Diploma with Highest Honours
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Slobodanka is a smart, diligent student. She is ambitious, gifted and determined to achieve the highest goals possible.
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Anhelina has proven herself to be a highly-motivated and hard-working person; a gifted and diligent student.
Perfect! Natalya is very warm-hearted and friendly in general. She is very meticulous in her teaching strategy. She listens carefully to her students (clients) to find out what their needs are and based on that find an individualized plan for them.
Natalya really cares about her students and set aside time for them to think about how she can help them and she considers suggestions from the students to readjust her method according to the student's current requirements.
Overall, she is awesome :)
Sima is a fabulous student! Attentive, diligent, smart.
I had the most amazing experience taking English with Natalya. She is very helpful and patient. Her classes are all inclusive: grammar, punctuation, pronunciation and extensive reading and conversation practices. After her classes you will be well equipped with skills to take TOFEL and hold a good discussion in English.
I was happy to meet a great and talented TEACHER. And it's not an exaggeration.The strength of conviction, the depth of character, sharp mind, and generosity of the heart made the lessons not only accessible, but also vivid and exciting. I thank God for guiding me to Nataly!
Natalya is very warm-hearted and friendly in general. She is very meticulous in her teaching strategy. She listens carefully to her students (clients) to find out what their needs are and based on that find an individualized plan for them. Natalya really cares about her students and set aside time for them to think about how she can help them and she considers suggestions from the students to readjust her method according to the student's current requirements. Overall, she is awesome :)
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