Mikhail Berlin
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Engaging Senior Instructor successful at leading classes of Russian Language focused on learning linguistics, Culture and History. Practiced in devising immersive activities and utilizing technology to improve learning. Prepared to leverage abilities and 6 years of progressive experience to take on dynamic new position with room for growth and advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instructor of Russian
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Developed, implemented and evaluated training courses for new staff members.
- Assisted in the design of instructional materials and activities to ensure maximum learning potential.
- Created assessments and quizzes to measure student understanding of course material.
- Provided feedback to students on their performance throughout the course.
- Conducted individualized instruction sessions with students who needed extra help.
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans to improve engagement and learning outcomes.
- Maintained records of student progress, attendance and grades.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop effective teaching strategies.
- Organized field trips to enhance educational experiences for students.
- Utilized various methods of active learning such as group work, simulations and problem-solving exercises.
- Led daily classroom discussions while encouraging participation from all students.
- Worked with administrators to ensure that curriculum standards were met or exceeded.
- Enforced discipline policies within the classroom setting when necessary.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by assigning projects that required research and analysis.
- Integrated multimedia components into lesson plans in order to accommodate different learning styles.
- Served as a mentor for new instructors, providing guidance on best practices for teaching techniques and classroom management.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty members on topics such as assessment strategies and differentiated instruction.
- Monitored student behavior during class time in order to create a safe environment conducive to learning.
- Researched current trends in education theory and applied them accordingly in the classroom.
- Advised department heads on ways to improve overall quality of instruction.
- Interacted with parents regarding student progress, concerns or issues that arose during the course.
- Cultivated cohesive team and improved learning by implementing special events.
Education
Master of Arts - Russian Eastern European And Eurasian Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08-2021
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Subject matter expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Interactive Learning
- Online Teaching
- Bilingual fluency in Russian and Ukrainian
- Teams, Blackboard, Compass, Exel, MS Word, PowerPoint expertise
- Course evaluation
- Video instruction
- Performance Improvement
- Student Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Program Management
- Adaptive Learning
- Mentoring abilities
- Curriculum Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Instructor of Russian
United States Air Force Academy
07.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Russian Eastern European And Eurasian Studies
University of Arizona