Katya Khurtsilava
Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Adult Education Instructor dedicated to strengthening student knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and responsive learning strategies. Actively evaluates student engagement and progress to evolve lesson plans and boost classroom productivity. Pushes technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time ESL Teacher
Zoni Language Centers
2019.09 - Current
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Delivered 4 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 45 students per semester
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Collaborated with coordinating department on operational support tasks to model importance of group goals
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies
Russian Tutor
Polyna And Jason Lyerly
2016.07 - 2017.05
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans
- Educated students on strategies for effective studying, note taking and test taking
- Applied effective learning strategies to improve students' study skills and retention
Managing Director
Oxford School Of English Educational Center
2010.01 - 2016.07
- Met individually with employees to offer feedback and insight on their job tasks after carefully review
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making
- Delivered a high level of service to customers in an effort to build upon relationships for the future
- Collected, tracked and organized data to evaluate current business and market trends
- Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information
- Improved employee engagement by conducting training classes, holding personal meetings and leading special workshops
ESL Teacher
British Council
2013.09 - 2016.07
- Adapted curriculum for innovative classes of 20 students with specialized plans for individual students
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students
- Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills
- Worked with English Language Learners in small groups to develop fluency
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
- Taught Creative writing to a diverse class of 20 students
- Communicated with contractors and vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
- Tracked class attendance and student progress
Head ESL Teacher
British Georgian Academy
2008.09 - 2010.07
- Employed different techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom
- Promoted safety checks and procedures and promoted safety within the workplace
- Provided customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer inquiries and effectively handling any customer complaints
- Assisted management in the hiring process and new team member training
- Generated and shared comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines
- Suggested and organized teambuilding activities and rewarded accomplishments
- Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport
- Consulted with customers on the latest styles and trends
ESL Teacher
British Georgian Academy Educational Centre - Tbilisi
2006.09 - 2008.07
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students
- Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students
- Met with parents and administration to advocate for student needs
- Worked with English Language Learners in small groups to develop fluency
- Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters
ESL Teacher
ETI Education and Training International
2005.09 - 2006.07
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner
ESL Teacher
The New School, International Baccalaureate Org
2004.09 - 2005.07
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions
Administrative Assistant / Embassy
Swiss Cooperation Office - Tbilisi
2003.03 - 2003.08
- Answered inquiries concerning standardized policies, procedures, and regulations
- Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock
- Welcomed guests and clients in an upbeat and friendly manner
- Set travel arrangements and gathered documents for management and executive staff meetings and trips
- Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Batumi State University
Batumi, Georgia07.2004
High School Diploma -
Batumi High School #10
Batumi, Georgia06.2000
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Personalized Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Testing and grading
- Reporting Requirements
- Cross-cultural communication
- Interactive Teaching
- Program Development
- Language Immersion
- Error Correction
- Building rapport
- Student needs assessment
- Teaching strategies
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society Certificate of Recognition
- CELTA, Cambridge Teacher Training Course- BKC International House, Moscow, Russia
- CAM, Cambridge Advanced Methodologies-International House, Tbilisi, Georgia
- BET, Business English Teaching-International House, Tbilisi, Georgia DOS,
- Director of Studies-International House, Barcelona, Spain
Languages
Russian (native), English (proficient), Georgian (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Computer skills
Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Interests
Cooking, collecting stereoscope slides, knitting, cross stitching
Timeline
Part Time ESL Teacher
Zoni Language Centers
2019.09 - Current
Russian Tutor
Polyna And Jason Lyerly
2016.07 - 2017.05
ESL Teacher
British Council
2013.09 - 2016.07
Managing Director
Oxford School Of English Educational Center
2010.01 - 2016.07
Head ESL Teacher
British Georgian Academy
2008.09 - 2010.07
ESL Teacher
British Georgian Academy Educational Centre - Tbilisi
2006.09 - 2008.07
ESL Teacher
ETI Education and Training International
2005.09 - 2006.07
ESL Teacher
The New School, International Baccalaureate Org
2004.09 - 2005.07
Administrative Assistant / Embassy
Swiss Cooperation Office - Tbilisi
2003.03 - 2003.08
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Batumi State University
High School Diploma -
Batumi High School #10
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society Certificate of Recognition
- CELTA, Cambridge Teacher Training Course- BKC International House, Moscow, Russia
- CAM, Cambridge Advanced Methodologies-International House, Tbilisi, Georgia
- BET, Business English Teaching-International House, Tbilisi, Georgia DOS,
- Director of Studies-International House, Barcelona, Spain
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