Alina Chekmareva
Chiba,,12
Summary
Certified English Teacher with 8 years of diverse teaching experience across young learners, teens, and adults. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and adapting instructional strategies to different learning styles. Proficient in delivering engaging lessons for both General and Business English, IELTS preparation, and IB standards. Experienced in using technology for online teaching, curriculum design, and progress reporting. A dedicated educator focused on maximizing student potential and fostering a student-centered learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
English Teacher
PC/ English Conversation Class School "Quest"
2022.07 - Current
- Teach English to young learners, teenagers, and adults in both group and individual settings.
- Design customized lesson plans to meet students' learning goals and track their progress.
- Regularly prepare and deliver detailed reports on student development and performance.
English Teacher
Online-school "Foxford"
2017.10 - Current
- Instruct General English courses for 5th to 8th graders via the school's online platform.
- Develop interactive materials such as PowerPoint presentations and online games to enhance engagement.
- Designed and taught IELTS and FCE preparation courses.
- Conducted private lessons for General and Business English.
- Led speaking sessions and RNE (Russian National Exam) preparation courses.
- Prepared detailed progress reports and manage student assessments through Zoom and other digital tools.
- Checked students' home assignments (spoken and written formats) in accordance with the criteria.
- Interviewed potential English teachers and provide corporate English lessons to colleagues.
English Teacher
European gymnasium
2022.02 - 2023.06
- Taught English to middle school students according to IB standards.
- Maintained lesson plans and student progress records on ManageBac.
- Produced detailed student progress reports and collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development.
Substitute English Teacher
IB Japan
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Designed and taught English lessons to groups and individual students of varying ages and proficiency levels.
- Substituted for absent teachers and adapted lesson plans according to student needs and school objectives.
- Attended teacher workshops and implemented new teaching techniques based on feedback from supervisors.
English Teacher - Admissions Advisor
International school "LGEG"
2016.02 - 2021.06
- Taught the Kid's Box series to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in face-to-face classes.
- Assisted in teaching humanities and developed lesson materials, including worksheets and interactive games.
- Prepared monthly reports on student performance and coordinated with EdExcel (Pearson) for exam administration.
- Interviewed graduates to help them decide on university courses and coordinated with teachers to arrange reference letters.
- Managed UCAS applications, organized A-level GCE and GCSE exam sessions, and invigilated exams.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, The UK09.2025
Bachelor's - Journalism
Higher School of Economics
Moscow, Russia07.2020
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- ESL Methodologies
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Student Support
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Student-Centered Learning
- English for Specific Purposes
- Technology Integration
- Grammar Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Vocabulary expansion
Accomplishments
- Recognized as the best tutor in the English department for achieving the highest trial lesson conversion rate.
- Selected as the face of two online schools, featured in promotional ads for their English programs.
- Promoted to a teaching position without holding a formal degree in Education or Languages, based on exceptional performance and dedication.
- Consistently received positive feedback and appreciation from students for engaging and effective teaching methods.
Certification
- TEFL/TESOL (250 HOURS)
- TKT (1, 2, 3, YL, CLIL)
- IELTS Expert
- IELTS (C2)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Elementary
A2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Additional Information
- Passionate about incorporating games and interactive activities into lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Created unique characters, such as "Nihongo Zombie," to encourage students to switch to English during lessons in a fun and motivating way.
- Strong interest in developing creative approaches to classroom management and student discipline through innovative techniques.
Timeline
English Teacher
PC/ English Conversation Class School "Quest"
2022.07 - Current
Substitute English Teacher
IB Japan
2022.07 - 2022.08
English Teacher
European gymnasium
2022.02 - 2023.06
English Teacher
Online-school "Foxford"
2017.10 - Current
English Teacher - Admissions Advisor
International school "LGEG"
2016.02 - 2021.06
Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of Sheffield
Bachelor's - Journalism
Higher School of Economics
- TEFL/TESOL (250 HOURS)
- TKT (1, 2, 3, YL, CLIL)
- IELTS Expert
- IELTS (C2)
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