Jane Zhenya Matt
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
A devoted, compassionate and flexible English teacher, I'm always growing as an educator and learner. I have a simple, enriching approach to learning and teaching languages, to students of all walks of life. My professional goal and dream is to help my students realize their language dreams, succeed and enjoy the journey.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Language Teacher
Independent / LTC Language Solutions / ITalki
01.2010 - Current
- Creating and teaching one-on-one, semi-private, and classroom lessons (English, Russian, French, and Italian) for all ages.
- Cultivated a kind and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique language needs and dreams.
- Supported students' progress, staying flexible and understanding of their special journey.
- Tutored students requiring additional help (exam preparation, projects, or travel).
- Seamlessly incorporated the beauty, fun, and power of storytelling and creative writing.
- Guided students around the world to express themselves with freedom and joy by embracing a clear and extraordinary method of dialogue.
- Through listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing on topics of their choice and essentials of language, guided and inspired each student.
Education
50 HR TEFL/TESOL in Teaching English Online
ITTT
09-2024
120 HR TEFL/TESOL Certification
ITTT
02-2023
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Mount Saint Mary’s University
12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - French and Italian
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2006
General Education
Los Angeles Valley College
06-2004
Skills
- Multilingual communication
- Interactive learning
- Cultural awareness
- Online teaching
- Creative writing
- Translation
- Art of dance
Affiliations
- Novel writing
- Language learning
- Italian literary translation
- Flamenco dance
- Hula dance
- Martial arts
Accomplishments
Completed a novel
Completed a variety of fiction and nonfiction
Created and taught the first Russian, French and Italian classes in the first After-School Program to 1st-6th grades (Oxnard Public Schools)
Created and taught adult French and Italian classes in the Ventura College Community Education
As a student in the Los Angeles Valley College, chosen for the only one-week scholarship to the California Language Teachers Association Conference
Translator of Cephalonia, by the renowned Professor / Poet Luigi Ballerini - published by The Brooklyn Rail, 2016
In collaboration with Lorenzo Da Ponte Italian Library, published translator of Italy’s significant contemporary poetry and prose
(never before seen in English)
Flamenco student and dancer
(with performances in unique California theaters and venues)
Certification
120 HR TEFL/TESOL Certification
50 HR TEFL/TESOL Certification in Teaching English Online
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Italian
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Tatar
Elementary
German
Elementary
Czech
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Independent / LTC Language Solutions / ITalki
01.2010 - Current
50 HR TEFL/TESOL in Teaching English Online
ITTT
120 HR TEFL/TESOL Certification
ITTT
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor of Arts - French and Italian
University of California, Los Angeles
General Education
Los Angeles Valley College
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