Olga Kotova
London,Greater London
Summary
Native Russian speaker and Russian language teacher with extensive experience of work with various age and profession groups. Adept at developing confident, competent students. Devised innovative learning programmes and materials to meet requirements. Built outstanding rapport with learners for improved engagement and attainment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Russian language teacher
Simon and Simon
London
2021.10 - Current
- Researched teaching methods, designed teaching materials and adapted the language learning programs to the students' needs.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
- Related course material to students' interests, preferences and experiences.
Russian Language Trainer for FCDO students
Language Services Direct
London
2005.10 - Current
- Developed and adapted educational materials in order to achieve training goals.
- Implemented research findings and client feedback to improve programme material and delivery.
- Delivered instruction across various topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials.
- Championed continuous improvement and growth mindset through positive learning.
- Assessed the level of students, monitored their progress and provided individual recommendations based on the assessment results
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
- Students continously demonstrated high results in both internal and external exams at all levels from A2 to C1.
English teacher
Modern University for Humanities
Togliatti, Russia
1997.09 - 2003.04
- Taught various language aspects (grammar, pronunciation and sentence structure) to form solid foundation of language.
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching
Lancaster University
Lancaster 2023.06 - 2023.08
Diploma in Business Studies - Business Studies
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2006.09 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Samara State Teacher Training University
Samara, Russia 1992.09 - 1997.06
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Drilling techniques
- Lesson design
- elearning
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Customer-focused
- Time management
- Lesson planning
Additional Information
Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists since July 2007
Timeline
Certificate of Achievement - Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching
Lancaster University
2023.06 - 2023.08
Russian language teacher
Simon and Simon
2021.10 - Current
Diploma in Business Studies - Business Studies
The Open University
2006.09 - 2008.12
Russian Language Trainer for FCDO students
Language Services Direct
2005.10 - Current
English teacher
Modern University for Humanities
1997.09 - 2003.04
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Samara State Teacher Training University
1992.09 - 1997.06