I have been teaching English to speakers of other languages since I was a college student studying English linguistics, literature, and TESOL. In 2008, I got my bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Teaching at N. Novgorod State Linguistic University and immigrated to the USA. Soon after, I enrolled in Southern New Hampshire University and in 2014 graduated with a master's degree in TESOL/TEFL with the GPA of 3.949. In the U.S., I have been working with ESOL students since 2009, primarily preparing them for college and teaching them academic reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and American culture. Not surprisingly, I know the TOEFL, SAT, and IELTs inside out, not only the skills required but also the traps set for the students and how to avoid them.

Working with ESOL students is what I do professionally six days a week at a local university, community college, and adult learning center. My students always call me a demanding but at the same time friendly teacher as I always make sure my students are comfortable with asking me questions and making errors, while learning intensively and wasting no time.

Last but not least, I learnt English myself. That is why I know exactly what my students need, what areas of English might be particularly confusing to them, how the structure of their native languages affects their language acquisition, and what I can do as a teacher to help them learn faster and better.

If any of the descriptions above didn't answer some of your questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.