TESOL certified ESL teacher with over 8 years of experience!
Teaches
English
Speaks
Russian
Native
Ukrainian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
TESOL certified ESL teacher with over 8 years of experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From UkraineLiving in Other, Ireland (08:37 UTC+00:00)
About Me
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Hello! 😊 I’m Kate, a TESOL-certified English teacher specializing in **building confidence and fluency** for real-life situations. With **8+ years** of experience, I’ve helped students worldwide speak English naturally—without overthinking grammar rules.
As a **native Russian/Ukrainian speaker** who’s learned Mandarin and Spanish, I *get* the struggles of language learning. My lessons blend **clear explanations** with patience, whether you’re shy, stuck, or just starting.
Holding a **Master’s in Teaching Studies**, I design structured yet lively lessons—think role-plays, practical vocab, and a *no-stress* vibe. Let’s make English feel **easy and fun** together!
Me as a Teacher
I am a dedicated, passionate, and highly adaptable English teacher who creates a supportive and motivating learning environment. I combine strong academic training with real classroom experience, which allows me to explain complex language points in a simple, practical, and engaging way.
I am known for being patient, encouraging, and attentive to individual needs. I carefully observe how each student learns and adjust my methods to match their pace, personality, and goals. My lessons are well-structured but never rigid — I balance clear guidance with creativity and spontaneity.
My lessons & teaching style
👩🏫 Teaching Style
My lessons are dynamic, student-centered, and engaging. I believe learning English should be both effective and enjoyable, so I use a variety of techniques such as:
communicative speaking practice
games and visual materials (especially for kids)
real-life situations and role plays
grammar explained simply and clearly
I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals, and personality. Whether you want to improve your speaking confidence, grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, I will create lessons that suit your needs and pace.
My teaching material
PDF file
Quizzes
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Audio files
Flashcards
Video files
Certificates
120h TESOL - ITTA - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
ESL teacherself employedI teach online students all over the world!
2017 - 2022
ESL teacherverious schools& kindergartensChina, Ireland and Spain
Education
2015 - 2020
Master's - Teacher StudiesBelSU
Work Experience
2017 - Current
ESL TutorVarious schools&kindergartensTeaching all round the world on/offline since 2017 !
5.0
Rating
4
Students
8
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
4
Students
8
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
✨ English That Actually Works (And Feels Fun!)
A1 - C1Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1 Review
Anselmo Santos Silva
1 English lesson
It was very nice to have an English lesson with Kate, She guides the conversation very well and she encouraged me to talk a lot to develop my speaking skills.
She is an patient teacher, friendly and communicative. 😊
It's so easy to keep the conversation flowing with her.
It's so easy to fill comfortable during the lessons!!! 😉
Great teacher!!!