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Manana Chanturishvili

Montvale,NJ

Summary

Accomplished ESL Teacher with a strong background in ESL instruction, curriculum development, and providing targeted small group and individual support to meet the diverse needs of language learners. Skilled in language testing and assessment, monitoring student progress and ensuring effective learning outcomes. Familiar working within the American curriculum and skilled in preparing students for exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Oxford Language Exams. Multilingual, with expertise in cross-cultural communication to help students of various nationalities navigate diverse environments. Known for strong communication skills, patience, and adaptability, essential for engaging diverse learners. Proven ability to manage student progress efficiently in a dynamic classroom setting, with a passion for teaching English to students of all ages, languages and proficiency levels.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

QSI Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
08.2005 - 10.2025
  • Design and implement an engaging, comprehensive curriculum focused on improving students' English language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
  • Provide individualized and group instruction tailored to the needs of students with varying levels of English proficiency.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated to learn.
  • Teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and language usage in a meaningful and contextual way.
  • Assess Student Progress: Use various methods (tests, projects, observations, etc.) to regularly assess students' language skills and overall progress.
  • Modify lesson plans based on assessment results, ensuring that students are provided with the appropriate level of support to succeed.
  • Maintain detailed records of students’ progress and performance. Prepare and submit reports to school administration and parents as needed.
  • Offer constructive feedback on students’ strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Provide targeted support to students who are struggling with language acquisition, including one-on-one or small-group instruction.
  • Communicate with parents on a regular basis, providing feedback on student progress.

NHS (National Honor Society)

QSI TBilisi
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Support service initiatives by helping students identify and carry out community service projects, reinforcing the Honor Society’s commitment to service.
  • Plan events such as induction ceremonies, community service projects, or fundraisers.
  • Assist in establishing criteria for membership, reviewing student applications, and making sure inductees meet all the requirements.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Honor Society members, school administration, and parents.
  • Carrying out necessary paperwork, including reporting membership rosters to the national or regional Honor Society.
  • Encourage and reinforce the Honor Society’s goals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
  • Support service initiative by helping students identify and carry out community service projects.

MAP Trainer

QSI Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Receive and deliver foundational information to staff.
  • Develop and implement effective usage of the Student Profile Report, Class Profile Report, and School Profile Report.
  • Enhance data discussions held at the beginning and end of the year within the program.
  • Responsible for building the efficacy and capacity of the school MAP data to improve instruction.
  • Monitor the results and help the staff analyze and adapt teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
  • Discuss practices for communicating with families
  • Analyzing and comparing student performance relative to the U.S. and international peers.

Student Council Adviser (STUCO)

QSI Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
10.2018 - 06.2020

· Guiding and mentoring STUCO members

· Organizing Meetings

· Supporting Events and Activities

· Collaboration with School Administration

· Encouraging Student Participation

· Leadership Development

· Conflict Resolution

· Record-Keeping and Administrative Tasks

· Encouraging School Spirit

Working with the council to promote school pride and spirit through various events and initiatives

· Building a Positive School Culture

SAT Exam Proctor

QSI Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
10.2008 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for conducting a secure, valid administration. Monitoring everyone in the testing room and students performance during the test.
  • Following and reinforcing all testing regulations and announcing them to students.
  • Ensuring a safe and orderly environment, explaining test rules to students, determining materials permitted during the test, and setting up the test room.

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, FCE Tutor

Self-employed
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
09.2013 - Current
  • Develop a lesson plan individually and for a group
  • Teaching Reading and Language part
  • Monitoring tests
  • Analyzing results
  • Organizing review sessions prior to taking the SAT exam.

Intensive English Teacher

ELL (English Language & Life)
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
09.2004 - 06.2006
  • Assessing student progress and providing individualized support to help students improve their language skills.
  • Developing and implementing curriculum
  • Teaching and mentoring students individually and in groups.

Lecturer of History/Student Researcher

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi, Republic Of Georgia
09.1992 - 06.2005
  • Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
  • Conducted regular assessment of student performance through assignments, tests, and examinations to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.
  • Delivered lectures in World History to undergraduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Carrying out research works in Russian – Georgian relations, translating reports from French into Georgian, from English into Georgian, and vice versa

Education

Master of Arts - History. Historian, Teacher of History,

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
1, Ilia Chavchavadze Av, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia
06-1992

Skills

  • ESL Instruction & Curriculum Development – Designing language lessons for diverse needs
  • Content-Based Instruction
  • Small group instruction—personalized support
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Language Testing & Assessment
  • Educational Leadership and Team Management: Leading the ESL program and collaborating with faculty
  • Student Mentorship & Leadership
  • Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English, Georgian, and RussianFrench Int , Italian-elementary
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Organization & Task Management
  • Student Mentorship & Leadership
  • Flexible and detail oriented

Affiliations

  • I love playing piano on free time
  • Interested in phycology and philosophy
  • Love cooking and baking.
  • Love spending time with family and friends.

Timeline

NHS (National Honor Society)

QSI TBilisi
08.2023 - 10.2024

MAP Trainer

QSI Tbilisi
08.2023 - 02.2024

Student Council Adviser (STUCO)

QSI Tbilisi
10.2018 - 06.2020

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, FCE Tutor

Self-employed
09.2013 - Current

SAT Exam Proctor

QSI Tbilisi
10.2008 - 06.2019

ESL Teacher

QSI Tbilisi
08.2005 - 10.2025

Intensive English Teacher

ELL (English Language & Life)
09.2004 - 06.2006

Lecturer of History/Student Researcher

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
09.1992 - 06.2005

Master of Arts - History. Historian, Teacher of History,

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Manana Chanturishvili