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Ryan, Literature MA
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Ruso
Español
Islandés
Alemán
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Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
Enseña
Inglés
Nativo
Habla
Francés
Ruso
Español
Islandés
Alemán
Serbio
Study with a university instructor with an MA in literature. Fluent in Russian, French and Spanish.
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Yo como profesor
Mis clases y método de enseñanza
Currículum y certificados
De Estados UnidosVive en San Francisco, Estados Unidos (22:07 UTC-07:00)
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Profesor de italki desde 19 de Sep de 2019Tema de interésMúsicaLecturaArte
I’m a teacher and translator with a deep love for languages, literature, classical music and nature. I grew up in the snowy mountains of California. My wife is from Russia, where I lived for over 10 years, and we have a daughter who we're raising bilingually.
I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in several languages. I love to play the piano, read, write, and explore the outdoors.
Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others while making connections with interesting people around the world. I have 15+ years of teaching experience, an MA in comparative literature, and a BA in Spanish — all of these have equipped me well for the job!Mostrar traducción
Yo como profesor
I’ve taught English, literature and writing in 3 U.S. universities and colleges, a language school in Moscow, and online.
I’m patient, understanding, organized, and progress-oriented. I strive to create a relaxed learning environment which at the same time forces students to express themselves in new, varied, precise and sophisticated ways.
My teaching philosophy reflects what I myself seek as a language student, namely:
1. a caring and cheerful teacher who sincerely wants to help their students grow;
2. intellectually stimulating topics that generate meaningful discussion;
3. ample speaking practice with a focus on language development, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical accuracy.Mis clases y método de enseñanza
My lessons are based on interesting, current, and high-quality materials. I like using articles, literary essays, short stories and podcasts. My favorite sources are National Geographic, The New Yorker, NPR and more.
I teach using an interactive and communicative approach. We discuss meaningful topics of current interest, and during our conversation I identify any areas that need improvement. The grammatical focus flows naturally from the discussion topic. I strongly believe that reading and writing are crucial skills for improving language abilities. If you are interested in this, I may ask you to read or write something before the lesson. However, what we do is up to you!Mi material didáctico
- Archivo PDF
- Documentos de texto
- Archivos de audio
- Archivos de imagen
- Archivos de vídeo
- Artículos y noticias
- Ejemplos de preguntas de examen
- Gráficos y diagramas
- Deberes
Certificados
French Placement Test - CIREFE, Rennes, France - 2020Certification of C1 / C2 Level in French
Certificado verificado
Formación
2010 - 2012
Máster - Comparative LiteratureMA in Comparative Literature
2003 - 2009
Licenciatura/Grado - SpanishBA in Spanish, with a focus on Latin American literature
Experiencia laboral
2018 - 2022
Online English Teacher• Teach online individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
2015 - 2018
English Teacher• Conduct group and individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating classroom materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
• Welcome new students, evaluate their skill levels and place them into a program that meets their needs.
• Attend professional development workshops.
2012 - 2015
English Professor•Taught a range of English reading and writing courses for a diverse student body, designing all curricular materials and working closely with students to encourage application and foster success.
• Evaluated all student work, providing individual feedback and support to improve reading and writing skills.
• Collaborated with Dean, academic coordinators and colleagues to ensure excellence for students.
2010 - 2012
English and Writing Professor* Designed and taught university English writing courses and held regular office hours for additional support.
* Taught online writing course, utilizing interactive software and innovative discussion work spaces.
2010 - 2022
Freelance Translator / Editor / ProofreaderTranslate documents, web pages and applications from Russian, French and Spanish into English.
Edit and proofread texts for context suitability, professionalism and correctness.
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Valoración
233
Estudiantes
3,801
Clases
100%
Asistencia
100%
Respuesta
Inglés clases
Clase de prueba
123 clases completadas
USD 17.00+
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B1 - C2Práctica de conversación266 clases completadas
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Writing workshop (offline)
B1 - C2Básicos del idioma97 clases completadas
USD 24.00
Disponibilidad
Según tu zona horaria (UTC+00:00)
207 opiniones
Alessandra
18 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan's lessons are "food for thought", always inspiring; he is extremely kind and patient, and his deep questions are like exercises for the brain :) Most importantly, he always makes you feel comfortable, which is very important when speaking a foreign language; in short, time flies during his lessons! Thank you Ryan :)
7 de sep. de 2021
Mia
136 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan is an excellent teacher. First, His lessons are very organized, I can always learn a lot in every lesson. Second, he is very nice and patient, so I'm not so afraid of making mistakes in his class (I'm always afraid of making mistakes, which is bad, I know). Third, as a linguist, I think he knows what should be focused on in your current English level. In a word, I'm sure I'll continue to learn English from him, and recommend him to people who want to improve their English level.)
25 de nov. de 2020
James Wong
29 clases de Inglés
Excellent
16 de jun. de 2025
Konstantin
40 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
It was my first lesson with Ryan and I am so glad that I've decided to study with Ryan. He is friendly and patient.
You are always inspired after a good lesson and I can feel it right now :)
Thank you!
6 de sep. de 2021
Almaz Zeynalova
4 clases de Inglés
I’m truly grateful to have Ryan as my English teacher. He is incredibly patient, understanding, and always creates a comfortable learning environment. No matter how many times I need to revisit a topic, Ryan explains everything calmly and clearly, without any pressure. His supportive attitude and genuine kindness make every lesson enjoyable and motivating. It’s rare to find a teacher who not only teaches well but also truly cares — and Ryan is exactly that kind of person.
26 de jul. de 2025
James Wong
29 clases de Inglés
Teacher is always well prepared. I enjoy his lesson very much. We discussed literature together and had a lot of insight.
10 de abr. de 2025
Clase de prueba
USD 17.00
El pago final se realizará en USD