Volha Hurskaya

Professional ESL Instructor and Researcher in Technology-Enhanced Language Education, with a proven track record at Gymnasium No. 30 of Minsk, specializing in language instruction and educational technology. As an expert in ESL instruction and inclusive pedagogy, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and proficiency by developing innovative lesson plans and multimedia resources, thereby fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Qualification “Teacher of the Second Category” – awarded on December 19, 2018, Minsk, Belarus.
• Honorary Diploma – Department of Education, Minsk, Belarus (September 18, 2018), in recognition of many years of dedicated service and high professionalism.
• Certificate of Appreciation – for contribution to the organization of the Skyeng Super Cup International Online English Olympiad for students in grades 5–11, for motivating learners through modern interactive online technologies, and for contribution to the dissemination and promotion of English language learning (April, 2018).
• First Degree Diploma – III International Professional-Methodological Competition Teacher of the Year 2023 (Petrozavodsk, Russia, January 17, 2024), in the category Theory and Methods of Teaching and Education for the work “Music as a Means of Teaching English.”
• Best Instructor, United Talents Award 2024 (Social & Educational Category) – awarded on June 24, 2024, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of St. Petersburg, international recognition for outstanding contribution to education.

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• Theoretical Foundations, Practical Application and Prospects in Language Education of the Methodology of Teaching English "Between English and You" – Narodnaya Asveta.
• Virtual Environments as a Means of Enhancing the Efficiency of English Language Teaching for Learners – Academic Visions.
• The Power of Virtual Reality to Improve Pronunciation in the Process of Learning English – Academic Visions.
• Approaches to Personalizing the Learning Process in Teaching English with the Help of Artificial Intelligence – Academic Visions.
• Studying a Foreign Language as a Way to Help Children with Disabilities in the Context of Their Social Adaptation – East European Scientific Journal.
• The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creation of Future Education: Possibilities and Challenges – Futurity Education, Vol. 4 (2), pp.163–185.
• Digital Transformation in Education: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Learning Experiences – Futurity Education, Vol. 4 (3), pp.4–17.
• Assessment and Evaluation Methods for 21st Century Education: Measuring What Matters – Futurity Education, Vol. 4 (4), pp.4–17.
• Abbreviation and its Place in the Word-Formation System of Contemporary English Language – Romanian Journal of English Studies, 21 (1), pp.59–68.
• Transforming English Language Teaching: Integrating AI and Immersive Technologies for Enhanced Learning Experiences – Conference proceedings.
• Teaching English in a Multilingual Environment – Universum: Psychology and Education.
• The Use of Gaming Technologies and Gamification in the Process of Learning English – Universum: Psychology and Education.
• Voice Assistants and Conversational English Learning – Academic paper.
• Music as a Medium of English Language Learning – Teacher of the Year 2023 Proceedings.
• Extracurricular Activities in the Context of Inclusive Education as a Means of Fostering a Healthy Lifestyle in Young Elementary School Children – Journal of Sciences, 1(1), pp.118–120.
• The Impact of Online Learning on the Level of Psychological Comfort of Education Seekers – Scientific Perspectives.
• Current Trends and Directions in Teaching English Online – Universum: Psychology and Education.
• Using Digital Technologies in the Pedagogical Process to Individualize Learning – Pedagogical Academy: Scientific Notes.
• Analysis of Methods of Teaching English as a Foreign Language Using Multimedia Technologies – Revista Eduweb, 19(2), pp.70–81.
• EdTech and Pronunciation Training: How Speech Recognition Software Aids ESL Learners – Theory and Practice of Science: Key Aspects.
• The Effectiveness of Mobile Learning Apps in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Concepts for the Development of Society’s Scientific Potential.
• Linguistic Analysis of the Influence of Cultural Features on Language Practice in Bilingual Communities – Futurity Proceedings, Vol. 2.

"A" is an Article: Theory and Practice for English Learners, first-authored learning manual: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Hurskaya-Volha-ebook/dp/B0CZ79JMQV (March, 2024); 

Gamification as a Tool for Personalized Learning in the 21st Century, Ms. Hurskaya's co-authored learning manual (October, 2025).

• Russian Linguistic Bulletin – Peer Reviewer since 2024.
• International Research Journal – Peer Reviewer since 2023.
• Proceedings of Francisk Skorina Gomel State University. Humanities – Peer Reviewer since 2021.
• Minsk State Linguistic University Bulletin. Series 2. Pedagogy, Psychology, Methods of Foreign Language Teaching – Peer Reviewer since 2021.

• TESOL International Association, certified member (since September, 2021)
• Pi Lambda Theta, International Education Honor Society (since June, 2025)
• Phi Delta Kappa (PDK International), Prestige Member (since June, 2025)

• Play and sing guitar.
• Enjoy traveling and swimming.