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Anastasia Gavrilina

English Teacher
Moscow
Anastasia Gavrilina

Summary

Experienced English Teacher with 6 years of expertise in developing and implementing coursework centered on reading comprehension and personal composition. Adept at enhancing student interest in seemingly dull subjects through creative and dynamic lesson planning. Offers commitment to optimizing student experiences by employing enthusiastic and innovative teaching methods, thereby driving engagement and academic success.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education
7
Languages

Work History

Tutor

English Tutor
3 2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
  • Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
  • Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Crafted effective reading and writing tutoring plans to address weaknesses and motivate students to build confidence and feel successful.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
  • Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
  • Conducted academic skill reviews and led workshops to develop writing skills and language comprehension.
  • Participated in tutor orientation and attended professional development and training sessions to increase English competency and improve tutoring skills.
  • Maintained notes on student progress.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate students.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Emphasized focus on approaching problems with students rather than simply providing solutions to foster better understanding of material covered.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.

Newton Grammar School

English as a Second Language Teacher
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated development of social skills in students through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Contributed to creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Applied behaviour modification strategies, leading to improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided individualised support for students with learning disabilities, helping them excel in their coursework.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing project-based learning experiences related to real-world scenarios.
  • Supported English language learners by integrating visual aids and differentiated instruction techniques into lessons.
  • Designed creative writing assignments to inspire students' imaginations and enhance their storytelling abilities.
  • Minimised classroom disruptions by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines, fostering productive learning environment.
  • Organised peer editing sessions among students, promoting collaboration and critical thinking skills in revision process.
  • Coordinated activities to spark interest in reading.
  • Prepared and executed lesson plans that covered required course topics.
  • Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within school community.
  • Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.

Kids Zone

English Teacher
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
  • Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behaviour among students.
  • Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasising phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.

Blue Star Kindergarten

English Teacher
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching English at Blue Star Kindergarten
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.

Tottochan English center

English Teacher
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
  • Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.

Freelance-writers

Translator/Interpreter
02.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Translated documents from Russian/Korean/German/French to English.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimise understanding.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Expanded personal language expertise by regularly attending workshops, conferences, webinars, or taking relevant courses.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Delivered high-quality subtitle translations for multimedia content, enhancing viewer comprehension and enjoyment.
  • Adapted to ever-changing client needs and project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to excellence in all translation work.
  • Offered transcription services for audio recordings as part of comprehensive language solutions package.
  • Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
  • Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders.
  • Translated website content from other languages to English.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
  • Translated other language books into English.
  • Promoted cultural understanding and diversity within organisations by offering workshops on cross-cultural communication strategies.

Finland Kindergarten

English Teacher
06.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.

Blue Sky Kindergarten

English Teacher
03.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.

Minh Khai Primary school

English Teacher
12.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Increased student engagement through the implementation of project-based learning experiences related to real-world scenarios.
  • Supported English language learners by incorporating visual aids and differentiated instruction techniques into lessons.
  • Developed creative writing assignments to inspire students'' imagination and enhance their storytelling abilities.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines, fostering a productive learning environment.
  • Facilitated peer editing sessions among students, fostering collaboration and critical thinking skills in the revision process.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Phú Diễn Secondary school

English Teacher
01.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Implemented project-based learning opportunities to encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in students.
  • Utilised various assessment tools to track student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly, resulting in improved performance.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work through regular assessments and one-on-one conferences, helping guide their academic growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering critical thinking and connections between subjects.
  • Developed and executed assessments to evaluate student progress in English language learning.

EnglishDom

English Teacher at EnglishDom
08.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Used official school's platform to build well-structured lessons and provide students with illustrative materials
  • Worked on additional materials for students who are interested in IT, Business, Law or Medicine English
  • Planned lessons according to the platform standards
  • Applied different techniques and methods of teaching language's aspects in according to Multiple Intelligence Theory
  • Provided educational and social guidance to students and/or signposting them to specialist areas of advice when needed
  • Ensured the highest standards of quality and applying the most up-to-date teaching methods
  • Took part in opportunities to boost learning and continuous professional development
  • Applied strong writing and research skills
  • Utilised excellent communication and writing skills to develop topical and interesting stories and outreach initiatives
  • Provided assistance students in exam preparation and held writing workshops prior to exam seasons when needed
  • Researched relevant and interesting topics prior to writing articles
  • Worked with sense of self-motivation and unstoppable drive.
  • Utilised various writing techniques to create moving and inspiring stories
  • Participated in continuing education and training programs when possible
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing
  • Worked with students between ages 6 and 30 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.

L'Oustau Camarguais

Restaurant Waiter at L'Oustau Camarguais
07.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station
  • Worked well independently and on team to solve problems
  • Met and seated guests according to their wishes regarding boarding area, which allowed guests to feel comfortable
  • Daily guest service - about 200-300 people
  • Controlled presentation of dishes before serving, as well as in accordance with needs of guest
  • Helped prepare traditional French dishes, seafood dishes, various semi-finished products, as well as drinks according to recipe
  • Prepared food carefully in response to customer requests or allergies
  • Stored food properly and maintained proper temperatures and conditions as needed
  • Continually aimed to be inspired by dishes from various cultures
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavours, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials

Dunkin Donuts

Barista manager at Dunkin Donuts
05.2017 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional service and maintaining clean, welcoming environment.
  • Collaborated with other managers to develop best practices for store operations and employee development..
  • Implemented successful seasonal menu offerings that attracted new customers while satisfying existing clientele preferences for variety.
  • Elevated overall store atmosphere with attention to detail in visual merchandising displays that showcased featured products effectively.
  • Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
  • Developed coffee beverage menu, recipes, speciality coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitising equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Education

Penza State University
Penza, Russia

Bachelor in Foreign Languages and the Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
09.2016 - 05.2020

University Overview

Four years at Penza State University offered numerous career-defining opportunities, including "Work & Travel" exchange program in the USA and France, and an Erasmus scholarship at the University of Flensburg in Germany. Throughout my studies, I demonstrated my academic excellence, maintaining an impressive average grade of 4.9.

Universität Flensburg
Flensburg, Germany

Bachelor
05.2018 - 05.2019

University Overview

Brief yet unforgettable study experience in Germany was made possible through the Erasmus+ Program. The University provided engaging classes and activities both in English and German, which transformed into a unique journey, allowing me, as an exchange student, to deeply explore a somewhat familiar culture and gain as much as possible from it. This experience has laid a solid foundation for my professional development and the enhancement of my skills.

Global Teaching Training
The UK

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)/TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
04.2021 - 05.2021

Capital School of English
London, The UK

English classes
07.2015 - 05.2015

ATC Language & Travel
Bray, Ireland

English classes
10.2014 - 05.2014

Yuna School
Online

Korean classes
09.2020 - Current

School of The Korean Language SUN
Online

Korean classes
03.2021 - Current

MoreChinese School
Online

Chinese classes
02.2021 - Current

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Websites

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Penza
  • Date of Birth: 09/21/1998
  • Nationality: Russian

Extracurricular Activities

02/2016, 06/2018, Russia, Volunteer, FIFA 2018, Fulfilled volunteer compulsory trainings and was chosen by FIFA 2018 to provide much needed legal or accounting advice, language demands, marketing assistance and hospitality and catering management services. 

02/2022, Present, Chinese Translator/Course Manager, Access to China, Supervising online Chinese language school "Access to China" as their chief translator. Collaborating with freelance influencers and IT-companies in the development of online courses. Volunteering as a substitute teacher to assist my colleagues crafting lessons and teaching ESL to Chinese-speaking students of all ages.

Timeline

English as a Second Language Teacher

Newton Grammar School
08.2023 - Current

English Teacher

Finland Kindergarten
06.2023 - 09.2023

English Teacher

Kids Zone
04.2023 - Current

English Teacher

Blue Sky Kindergarten
03.2023 - 09.2023

English Teacher

Phú Diễn Secondary school
01.2023 - 05.2023

English Teacher

Blue Star Kindergarten
12.2022 - Current

English Teacher

Minh Khai Primary school
12.2022 - 06.2023

English Teacher

Tottochan English center
11.2022 - Current

English Teacher at EnglishDom

EnglishDom
08.2021 - 03.2022

Global Teaching Training

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)/TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
04.2021 - 05.2021

School of The Korean Language SUN

Korean classes
03.2021 - Current

MoreChinese School

Chinese classes
02.2021 - Current

Yuna School

Korean classes
09.2020 - Current

Restaurant Waiter at L'Oustau Camarguais

L'Oustau Camarguais
07.2019 - 09.2019

Universität Flensburg

Bachelor
05.2018 - 05.2019

Translator/Interpreter

Freelance-writers
02.2018 - Current

Barista manager at Dunkin Donuts

Dunkin Donuts
05.2017 - 09.2017

Penza State University

Bachelor in Foreign Languages and the Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
09.2016 - 05.2020

Capital School of English

English classes
07.2015 - 05.2015

ATC Language & Travel

English classes
10.2014 - 05.2014

English Tutor

Tutor
3 2017 - Current
Anastasia GavrilinaEnglish Teacher