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Kateryna Harris

Dover,DE
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Kateryna Harris

Summary

Certified ESL Teacher with 11 years of experience equipping adults and children to function confidently in English-speaking world. ESL Instructor who used to be both an owner (founder) and an ESL teacher at “Piece of Cake” English School when living in Ukraine. Creative and flexible teacher focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs, including online and in-person instruction. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency.

Work History

English School “Piece of Cake” (owner)
Kherson, Ukraine

ESL Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Taught ESL both in groups and gave ESL one-to-one classes (online and in-person).
  • Prepared students for IELTS and TOEFL exams.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
  • Assessed student progress through written tests, oral quizzes and other forms of assessment.
  • Encouraged student participation through interactive activities such as debates and group projects.
  • Provided feedback on assignments, tests and exams in a timely manner.
  • Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education.

Self-employed
Kherson, Ukraine

ESL Instructor
03.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Provided feedback on assignments, tests and exams in a timely manner.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of cultural background or ability level.
  • Incorporated real world applications into lessons whenever possible so that students can apply what they have learned outside the classroom.
  • Organized classroom activities to promote English language development among students.
  • Encouraged students to use English in class discussions and debates.
  • Researched topics related to ESL instruction such as second language acquisition theory, best practices in vocabulary teaching.

Private Enterprise "Addrian"
Kherson, Ukraine

ESL Teacher
02.2014 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Taught English as a second language offline to students of various ages (5+) and levels (Beginner - Upper-Intermediate).
  • Taught business English and prepared students for IELTS and TOEFL exams.
  • Screened and identified needs of learners through diagnostic testing.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Implemented technology across curriculum to improve student performance.
  • Created opportunities for adult students to actively engage with one another in small and large group interactive learning sessions.
  • Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and upper-intermediate proficiency levels.

Self-employeed
Kherson, Ukraine

ESL Tutor
01.2010 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Provided individualized instruction, assistance and support to ESL learners in the areas of grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading comprehension and conversation.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with ESL students to assist them in their language acquisition process.
  • Encouraged students' active participation in class discussions by providing thought-provoking questions.
  • Advised parents on how best to help their children improve their English proficiency.
  • Researched best practices for teaching English as a second language.

Education

World TESOL Academy
London, United Kingdom

Certificate from TESOL/TEFL
12.2033

Kherson State University
Kherson, Ukraine

Specialist’s Degree from Philology (interpretation/translation)
06.2013

University Overview

Professional qualification: Philologist, interpreter/translator of two foreign languages (English, German).

Kherson State University

Bachelor's Degree - Philology, Translation Studies from Philology (interpretation/translation)
05.2012

University Overview

Professional qualification: Philologist, interpreter/translator of the English language.

Skills

  • Fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian
  • Interactive Teaching
  • TOEFL and IELTS preparation
  • Teaching spoken and business language
  • Student Needs Assessment
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Creative Learning Strategies
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Timeline

ESL Teacher

English School “Piece of Cake” (owner)
08.2018 - 06.2021

ESL Instructor

Self-employed
03.2017 - 08.2018

ESL Teacher

Private Enterprise "Addrian"
02.2014 - 02.2017

ESL Tutor

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 02.2014

World TESOL Academy

Certificate from TESOL/TEFL

Kherson State University

Specialist’s Degree from Philology (interpretation/translation)

Kherson State University

Bachelor's Degree - Philology, Translation Studies from Philology (interpretation/translation)

Overview

11
years of professional experience
Kateryna Harris