Work experience
Sep 2023-current date Guanghua Cambridge International School (high school division) in Shanghai, China
IELTS Academic Writing and Speaking teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach ESL Academic Writing and Speaking classes in line with A-level school curriculum
- Prepare students for external English exams, such as IELTS
- Conduct IELTS Speaking and Writing mock tests and give comprehensive feedback on learners’ performance
- Provide individual support to students with special needs, especially when it comes to English test preparation
- Foster students’ awareness of optimal language learning strategies based on the latest research and years of teaching experience
- Supervise an extra-curricular club when required
- Guide and support learners in developing self-discipline, integrity and determination to succeed
- Facilitate an engaging classroom environment conducive to practicing inductive learning and activating target language to the maximum
March 2019- August 2022 the Brititsh Council in Shanghai, China
Language assessment consultant (IELTS examiner)
Responsibilities
- Conduct speaking interviews as part of an IELTS exam in various Chinese cities
- Do marking of written scripts
- Do second marking of listening tests
- Participate in certification training sessions and additional professional seminars
- Test and deliver additional IELTS products such as Speak Up
Feb 2015- Jan 2019 international educational company English First in China (2 adult centers in Hangzhou and 2 in Shanghai)
Feb 2018- Jan 2019
Center education manager
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular teacher training sessions
- Execute teaching quality assessment in the center via regular lesson observations and feedback sessions
- Do talent assessment in the academic team and foster teachers' growth by delegating extracurricular projects and running teacher-led training
- Coordinate lesson scheduling
- Collect feedback from the students and make improvements in the center educational services
- Provide comprehensive assistance to new teachers, including onboarding procedures and extensive training for those with limited teaching experience
- Do administrative tasks related to center operations, updating teacher portfolios and documents
- Conduct performance assessment sessions and assist teachers with goal setting and putting together action plans for goal achievement
- Coordinate joint activities and projects with other teams
- Participate in regional meetings and provide input regarding long-term center goals and objectives that align with the company's vision
Feb 2015-Jan 2018
Senior Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach conversational English at all levels of language proficiency
- Teach business English seminars
- Organize extracurricular language activities for students
- Organize methodological seminars for EFL teachers
- Assist with conducting forums for the company teachers
- Participate in center moderations in the eastern region
- Coach teachers and assist them with their professional development
- Do class observations and deliver feedback to teachers
- Do teacher performance reviews
- Conduct emergency lesson rescheduling
- Assist with the center induction for new teachers
- Fulfill educational manager’s duties in case of his/her absence
- Facilitate cross-department communication
Feb 2014- Feb 2015 international language training center “Language Link China”, Beijing
EFL Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach conversational English at all levels
- Teach in groups and give private lessons
- Do business English classes
- Work with adults and children of various ages
- Hold developmental sessions for the ESL teachers
- Organize extracurricular language activities
- Prepare students for international language tests
- Select and adapt materials for adult courses
Sept 2007- Sept 2013 private language school “Lingvo Studio” in Kharkiv, Ukraine
EFL Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach conversational English at all levels
- Teach in groups and conduct private lessons to adults and children of various ages
- Teach business English
- Organize training for EFL teachers
- Organize additional language activities
- Prepare students for international language tests
Oct 2010-Sept 2013 IT outsourcing company “Intetics” in Kharkiv, Ukraine
EFL Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach general and business English in groups and one-on-one
- Run placement and progress tests for the company staff
Sept 2008-May 2010 private language school “Runov School” in Kharkiv, Ukraine
EFL Teacher
Responsibilities
- Teach conversational English at all levels
- Teach grammar courses by the system of the scientist -psycholinguist Denis Runov.
- Teach in groups and give private lessons
- Teach business English
June-August 2006 girl scout camp “Smallville”, Pennsylvania, the USA
Camp Counselor
Responsibilities
- Look after children in the camp
- Teach children different skills, such as arts and crafts, dancing, making a fire etc.
- Organize entertaining activities
- Provide guidance and support to the children
