Marina Razgarina

Taught Reading/Writing, Grammar courses for ESL students Designed and implemented lessons tailored to students' proficiency levels

Adjunct ESL Instructor - La Roche College - Pittsburgh, PA

(2015-01)

• Taught Reading/Writing, Grammar courses for ESL students
• Designed and implemented lessons tailored to students' proficiency levels

ESL Lecturer & Mentor for M.A. in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) - Chatham University - Pittsburgh, PA

(2015-09 - 2024-05)

• Teach courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) at various proficiency levels, including HI Listening/Speaking, Basic Grammar, Basic Reading, Intermediate Writing, American Literature and Communication for Success
• Mentor graduate students in the M.A. in SLA program at Carnegie Mellon University
• Provide feedback and guidance on lesson planning, curriculum development, and student progress

ESL Instructor at the ELS English Language Center - Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA

(2014-10 - 2015-04)

• Delivered ESL lessons in Listening/Speaking, Intermediate Reading/Writing for students of diverse linguistic backgrounds

Private ESL Tutor - Byzantine Catholic Priests (Ukraine)

• Tutored a group of Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic priests in English language skills, focusing on both conversational and academic English

Private Russian Tutor - Private

• Offer personalized Russian language instruction to individuals seeking to improve proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading

ESL Intern - Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA

• Completed a teaching internship within Duquesne University's ESL program, assisting with course delivery and classroom management

Private English Tutor - Private

• Offered individualized English language tutoring, focusing on grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills

Russian-English Interpreter - TrustPoint Translations - Pittsburgh, PA

(2017-09)

• Provide Russian-English interpretation for clients in various industries, including legal, medical, and business settings
• Translate written documents from Russian to English and vice versa, ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity

Substitute/Part-time Instructor - ELS Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

(2014-10 - 2015-04)

• Taught ESL courses, including HI Listening/Speaking and Intermediate Reading/Writing

Retail Store Manager - Cricket Wireless - Lawrenceville, PA

(2012-04 - 2014-06)

• Managed day-to-day operations of the store, including sales, customer service, inventory, and staff management
• Supervised and trained a team of sales representatives

Retail Sales Representative - Cricket Wireless - Lawrenceville, PA

(2010-03 - 2012-04)

• Provided customer service, assisted with product sales, and ensured customer satisfaction

Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) - English as a Second/Foreign Language - Duquesne University (2014-12)

Master of Arts in Linguistics - Linguistics - N.P. Ogarev Mordovia State University (2013-09)