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Tamara O
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certified English teacher with over 10 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certified English teacher with over 10 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Colorado Springs, United States (12:12 UTC-06:00)
About Me
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Hi! I’m Tamara, a certified English teacher with 10+ years of experience. I teach teenagers and adults. As a native Russian speaker raised in the US, I bridge cultures seamlessly in lessons. My degrees in psychology and business, plus my different interests, help me tailor classes to your goals—whether it’s acing interviews or chatting confidently. Having lived in Shanghai and traveled across Asia and Europe, I love weaving cultural insights into learning. I also love taking into consideration your needs and experiences when it comes to English learning. Let’s make English fun and effective!Me as a Teacher
I speak Russian and elementary Mandarin. I was raised with Russian as my native language, but I was raised in America. I can help you with business English, conversational English, IELTS, and preparing for interviews. I also enjoy covering a wide variety of topics according to your interests. I believe that learning should be fun - if it's fun, it's easier to remember! My lessons & teaching style
I can cover topics such as basic and conversational English (i.e. introductions, small talk, special interests, hobbies), business English (i.e. jobs, careers, talking to your boss), and cultural exchanges. I take the "practice-test-teach-review" approach. I require that if you’re a new student, please tell me about your English level, and what class topics you’re interested in. This helps me prepare a lesson that is beneficial for you, and a good use of your time.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2018I obtained a 120 Hour TESOL in December 2018. I have covered the topics teaching & learning, speaking, pedagogy, listening, planning, reading, linguistics, writing, and classroom management.
Certificate verified
TEFL - Foundation TEFL - 2014
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2012
Master's - MBA / International BusinessFocused on international business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and consulting.
2007 - 2009
Master's - International Disaster PsychologyFocused on post-traumatic stress disorders during times of natural and man-made disasters.
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
English TeacherResponsible for delivering EF educational products and courses to students ranging from 3 years to 18 years.
2015 - 2018
Online English TrainerProvide English lessons to students globally through the EF Englishtown online platform.
Plan, prepare, and deliver all academic products and services in accordance to EF standards.
2018 - 2019
Online English InstructorI teach phonics, vocabulary, reading, pronunciation, and conversational English to students from age 6 - 16.
2018 - 2019
Online English InstructorI taught daily English, business English, conversational English, and topics about politics to adult students.
5.0
Rating
332
Students
3,061
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
255 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversational English / Business English
B1 - C2Conversation2,356 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 15% off
Daily Conversation / Grammar
A1 - B2Conversation449 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
149 Reviews
Lil Bao🥕
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Tamara got cool vibes! She is gentle, stylish and patient. Highly recommend her to be your teacher.😃
Aug 30, 2024
Alex
151 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Тамара очень классный учитель по английскому языку (особенно для тех кто учит американский английский) . Однозначно хотел бы учиться с ней дальше
Apr 20, 2024
Татьяна
7 English lessons
сегодня было пробное занятие, и мне очень понравилось, было весело и сразу выучила несколько новых слов, построение предложения. для пробного урока считаю это мощный старт, от этот хочется учится дальше именно у Тамара. Благодарю за урок.
Jan 26, 2026
Elena
47 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent tutor! I really grateful to Tamara for incredibly useful and fun classes. She also speaks Russian perfectly and always helps me to explain some topics and rules.
I highly recommend her classes, especially, who learn American English.
Aug 5, 2024
Marina Magomedova
14 English lessons
I am happy with Tamara! Thanks a lot!
Mar 3, 2026
Kamilla Rise
11 English lessons
I really enjoyed the first lesson. I felt at ease, I was not afraid to make mistakes. Tamara supported me and explained things to me. I plan to continue our lessons.
Aug 27, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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