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Natalya Coffman

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Dynamic Russian Language Instructor with extensive experience at CACI, specializing in personalized instruction and curriculum development. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through effective vocabulary building and collaborative learning. Skilled in classroom management and interactive teaching, fostering a positive environment that promotes respect and communication among diverse learners.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Russian Language Instructor (senior Position)

CACI
08.2014 - Current
  • Teaching Russian to students of all levels (from Novice to Superior) in person, remotely (VLC) and HYFLEX
  • Individual training - personalized instruction based on needs, interests, and capabilities of students.
  • Assisting students in preparing for standardized language exams, resulting in higher scores and improved academic standing.
  • Course development, focusing on four major skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
  • Participating and leading ISO (Immersion Programs)
  • Evaluating and grading students' performance
  • Establishing a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and open communication among students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Administering target language assessments to job candidates

Russian Language Contractor

American Councils For International Education
01.2007 - Current
  • Integrated Task Rater for the NEWL Exam (AP Russian Proto-type) designed for the high school students
  • Item developer (Reading and Listening) based on multiple-choice questions
  • OPI Tester for the Flagship Program (rating performance of the Russian learners who study Russian abroad)

Russian Language Instructor / Contractor

St. Mary's College of Maryland
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Teaching the Russian Basic Course to college students
  • Curriculum development
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Lesson planning
  • Grading and evaluating students' performances

Russian Language Instructor

University of Maryland, College Park
09.2005 - 12.2007
  • Teaching Russian to undergraduate students (Intermediate Reading, Advanced Composition, Basic Course)
  • Enhancing students' listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills.
  • Preparing and administering tests and quizzes in the target language to monitor students' progress.

Education

Master of Arts - Russian For Special Purposes

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
12-2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Pyatigorsk State University, Russia
Pyatigorsk, Russia
06-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Russian And World Literature

Stavropol State Pedagogical University
Stavropol, Russia
06-1989

Skills

  • Teaching experience
  • Vocabulary building
  • Collaborative learning
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Interactive teaching
  • Pronunciation coaching

Timeline

Russian Language Instructor (senior Position)

CACI
08.2014 - Current

Russian Language Contractor

American Councils For International Education
01.2007 - Current

Russian Language Instructor / Contractor

St. Mary's College of Maryland
01.2007 - 12.2008

Russian Language Instructor

University of Maryland, College Park
09.2005 - 12.2007

Master of Arts - Russian For Special Purposes

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Pyatigorsk State University, Russia

Bachelor of Arts - Russian And World Literature

Stavropol State Pedagogical University

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