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Maya
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Other
An international educator with 18 years of experience teaching high school Literature and Writing.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Other
An international educator with 18 years of experience teaching high school Literature and Writing.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From KazakhstanLiving in Almaty, Kazakhstan (13:47 UTC+05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 30, 2021InterestsScienceReadingWriting
Hello, I'm Maya! I'm from Kazakhstan, and I am a third-culture kid. My native language is Russian.
I've taught English as a second language (ESL) to Elementary students, Middle School English as a second language (ESL), Science, and Cultural Studies to ESL students, 8th-grade Literature (a Native course), 9th-grade Literature and Writing (a Native course), 10th-grade Writing (a Native course), Creative Writing, and 11th-grade Literature (a Native course). Now I mostly work with professionals from many different fields (including, but not limited to: anthropologists, engineers, IT specialists, programmers, fellow teachers, etc.). I also host a weekly book club IRL, and would love to help otheMe as a Teacher
I've taught English to people of all ages for 18 years. I've been teaching English Literature and Writing to high school students in an international school for the past seven years. I am primarily interested in teaching higher-level analysis to adults and teens (15+).
I have much experience teaching literary analysis to high school students and working professionals. I've hosted an Informed Opinion Nonfiction Book Club for several years, where teachers and students alike were able to develop their critical thinking skills. I am currently an editor of the school's newspaper, and I have insanely rich experience editing and revising essays.My lessons & teaching style
I have a background as a school teacher, but our international school is a diverse and dynamic place where I was able to develop a unique and inquisitive teaching style that has been appreciated by many students in the past.
I taught individuals from all over the world - the United States, England, Russia, Poland, Turkey, China, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Columbia, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and more!
If you are looking to expand your horizons as a student, let's meet up! Do remember, however, that I am often told that no matter what we discuss, I always dig a little deeper.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Video files
- PDF file
Education
2008 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Teaching English to speakers of other languagesThis is a diploma with distinction.
2008 - 2008
Bachelor’s - a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language (with an overall grade of A)This is a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language.
2003 - 2006
Bachelor’s - a diploma in translation/interpretation with honorsThis is a three years associate's degree.
Work Experience
2007 - 2021
teacher2007-2012 English as a second language (ESL) to Elementary students (ages 5-11)
2012-2014 Middle School English as a second language (ESL), Science, and Cultural Studies to ESL students (ages 12-13)
2014-2016 8th grade Literature (Native, ages 12-14)
2014-2022 9th grade Literature and Writing (Native, ages 14-16)
2019-2022 10th grade Writing (Native, ages 15-16)
2020-2021 Creative Writing (Native, ages 14-16)
2021-2022 11th grade Literature (Native, ages 15-17)
5.0
Rating
62
Students
393
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Essay Writing
B2 - C2Language Essentials44 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 32% off
General English Pre-Intermediate and up
B1 - C2Conversation47 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 17% off
Literary Analysis
B1 - C2Conversation20 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 24% off
Study of Rhetoric (logical fallacies and biases)
B1 - C2Conversation66 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 24% off
Availability
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12 Reviews
David
6 English lessons
The professor has a broad knowledge of literature and provides recommendations that help me nurture my interest in literature written in English.
Jul 30, 2025
David
6 English lessons
An amazing opportunity to learn with an experienced and insightful teacher who transmits their passion about literature.
Jul 3, 2025
Silvia Yan
1 English lesson
Maya is very professional and helpful! Really recommend her 💖
Dec 16, 2024
David
6 English lessons
A great opportunity to lean about Southern Gothic US literature genre with insightful recommendations and tools provided by an expert.
Jul 22, 2025
Juan David
1 English lesson
A very professional teacher. She's patient but also challenges with interesting materials and stories.
Feb 14, 2025
Erik Bôtoš
1 English lesson
Hey. I was satisfied. Maya have talent to read literature. She can give you really nice journey in some creative art stories.
Is Not so many people like you. Is intresting. So good luck and thank you. :)
Nov 15, 2024
Trial Lesson
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