Chris
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Chris
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Certified English teacher from New York with over 15 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
French
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Hindi
Certified English teacher from New York with over 15 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Paris, France (09:18 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2022InterestsFoodTravelWriting
With over 15 years of experience teaching English, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of students with a wide range of needs and goals.
I have always been very passionate about helping my students build their confidence in their English-language skills, and I look forward to helping you build confidence and achieve your goals as well.
I am a CELTA-certified instructor who has taught in New York, where I am from, Moscow, where I lived for 5 years, and Paris, where I am currently based.Me as a Teacher
I presently work with intermediate to advanced students who seek to improve their English-language skills for personal, professional, and academic purposes.
Because all students are different, I always make sure to adapt to my students' individual needs and goals.
In addition to being a patient and respectful teacher, I also try to maintain a friendly and comfortable learning environment where my students can maybe have a laugh or two. After all, language learning should be fun!My lessons & teaching style
After getting to know you a bit, assessing your level, and discussing your goals in the first lesson, I will create a study plan catered to your personal needs.
I am always open to my students' feedback, and students should never be afraid to ask to focus on something in particular.
Depending on a student's needs, lessons can range from being very structured with a focused schedule to being freer, where topics can emerge as we go.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - University of Cambridge ESOL - 2011
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2022
Master's - International RelationsIn 2022, I completed a Master's degree in International Relations, concentrating in International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution with an unofficial regional concentration in Eastern Europe. My thesis was titled “Culture, Cultural Policy, and
European Integration in Eastern Europe.”
2017 - 2019
Bachelor’s - English Literature & RussianIn 2019, I completed my Bachelor's degree, double-majoring in English Literature with a Concentration in Creative Writing and Russian with a Concentration in Russian Language & Culture. As part of my studies, I participated in a number of English-language writing workshops and Russian translation courses. Not only did I graduate summa cum laude with a 3.91/4.0 GPA but also with departmental honors from the Russian department, after having to write an honors thesis.
Work Experience
2009 - 2022
English as a Foreign Language Instructor• Teaching students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds, ranging in level and age
(beginner to advanced; very young learners to adults)
• Advising students on university admission and academic writing
• Preparing students for the TOEFL and IELTS exams
• Planned and led intensive language tourism programs in New York City
2019 - 2020
English as a Foreign Language Instructor• Designed and taught courses in Business English and TOEFL preparation for
students from Thai, Turkish, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, and Japanese language backgrounds
• Planned and led cultural excursions around New York City
2011 - 2015
English as a Foreign Language Instructor• Taught Russian-speaking students ranging in level and age (beginner to
advanced; very young learners, preteens, teenagers, and adults)
• Taught in-company business courses (long-term companies included Takeda, Mattel,
Dyson, and United Card Services)
• Prepared students for exams (TOEFL, IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, GRE, SAT, SSAT)
• Conducted a seminar for over 25 teachers on IELTS teaching strategies
• Developed and led a monthly intensive pronunciation workshop for Russian EFL teachers
2013 - 2014
English as a Foreign Language Instructor• Planned and implemented language learning programs catered to students ages 7 to 17
at School №1589, a public lyceum
• Prepared students for the Cambridge Starters, Movers, and Flyers exams
• Taught private lessons at the language center on the Moscow State University campus
5.0
Rating
52
Students
1,935
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
23 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation431 lessons completed
USD 18.98+
Package with 7% off
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,045 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
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7 Reviews
Anna
12 English lessons
Just best!!!
Sep 29, 2023
Mikhail Petrov
24 English lessons
Chris, thanks a lot for your detailing explanation every single when I have a question
Mar 16, 2023
Anna
12 English lessons
I enjoy classes with Chris soooo much!!!
Jan 27, 2023
Эдуард
19 English lessons
Thank you!
Aug 8, 2023
Misha
6 English lessons
Chris. thank you for the trial lessson. I really liked it. Hope to see you soon
Jan 30, 2023
Anna
12 English lessons
Awesome!
Jan 18, 2023
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