Looking for people who want to speak confidently! 📌 RU/UA: with logic & natural approach.
Teaches
Russian
Native
Ukrainian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
Polish
Looking for people who want to speak confidently! 📌 RU/UA: with logic & natural approach.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From UkraineLiving in Kyiv, Ukraine (15:31 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 22, 2025
InterestsReadingSports & FitnessFilms & TV SeriesTravelFashion & Beauty
Hi! I'm Maria, a professional bilingual educator with 20 years of experience.
Are you tired of feeling stuck or misunderstood? Whether you’re a beginner or returning to the language, I know exactly how to help you reach your goals. As a former Director of Didactics with Cambridge certifications (TKT, CELT-S), I combine professional structure with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Why learn with me?
● Cognitive & Natural Approach: I make complex grammar make sense through logic, not just memorisation. 🧠
● Psychology Background: Currently completing my Master’s in Psychology, I know how to help you overcome the "language barrier" and feel safe making mistakes.
● The ALG & Comprehensible Input Method: I deeply understand how language acquisition works, not just as a teacher, but as a student currently learning Spanish via the natural approach.
● Real Conversations: We’ll talk about what matters to you - from travel and gardening to psychology and chess.
● Bilingual Advantage: As a native speaker of both Russian and Ukrainian, I combine the deep intuition of a native with a highly professional, structured approach to teaching.
● I’m a patient listener and a supportive partner. My lessons are a journey where we use real-life situations to get you speaking confidently from day one.
Ready to smash your language goals? Let’s start this journey together. Book your trial lesson now! 🚀
My teaching material
Video files
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PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Text Documents
Certificates
Certificate of Employment - Speak Up Ukraine - 2025Employment Verification Letter: Ukrainian as a Foreign Language Teacher
CELT-S - ILC Kyiv - 2018
Diploma - Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University - 2007
Teaching experience
2015 - 2025
Учитель, методистSpeak Up Ukraine - Київ, Ukraine
Education
2002 - 2007
Master's - Педагогіка і методика середньої освітиКиївський педагогічний університет Грінченка
2017 - 2018
Other - Language teachingILC KyivCelt-S course, Teacher Knowledge Test
Work Experience
2015 - 2025
Director of StudiesSpeak Up Ukraine - Київ, Ukraine
5.0
Rating
6
Students
15
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
6
Students
15
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Ukrainian Lessons
Ukrainian
Russian
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Just Ukrainian
A1 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
1 Review
Юрий
1 Ukrainian lesson
I would like to thank my teacher Maria. Maria is a very patient, intelligent and interesting teacher. Her approach is highly professional. I recommend her to everybody. You will never regret!