Natalia

NATALIA TOPONEN
ENGLISH TEACHER

CONTACT PROFILE
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) I've been teaching English for two years now. I educate my students online of
all ages. In my classes, I use the Direct Method and Task-Based Language
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Teaching (TBLT). The Direct Method is an approach that focuses on fully
immersing students in the English language. The TBLT encourages active
Batumi participation, problem solving, and the application of language in practical
situations. As for my personality, I am a self-motivated, patient, reliable,
Telegram: natali_toponen responsible, and diligent person.

WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Development Center Horizon 2023 - 2025
2021 - 2025 English Teacher
MARIUPOL STATE I worked at the Development Center with preschoolers offline. At my
UNIVERSITY lessons children learn to recognize and name letters of the alphabet,
basic colors, understand and follow simple directions, engage in
Bachelor of Philology
basic conversation. I delivered creative and interactive materials to
I'm studying in my senior year at Mariupol State
University, my major is English philology. The pique their interest and incorporate games, songs. The kids were full
main subjects are the Practical English course,
of energy and curiosity, and it was inspiring to see their eagerness to
the Practical French course and the History of
Foreign Literature. learn. At this age they are very imaginative, and their minds are open
I am a monitor of our group. I have a good
to exploring new ideas. I can use my creativity to come with exciting
academic performance. I'm also part of Student
Council. I'm a curious and eager to learn student, and engaging activities that stimulate their curiosity and spark their
always seeking to expand my knowledge and
interest.
skills.

I hope for my future career to grow as an educator, having
SKILLS successfully combined pedagogical methods with creative
approaches. I want to be a respected and admired teacher by my
Time Management students.
Additionally, I want to be a mentor who helps students achieve their
Frexibility
goals, with the understanding that every student is unique and has
Creativity different needs. By providing my students with the resources and
Adaptability support they need to succeed, I believe that I can make a real
difference in the lives of my students.
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking
Empathy

LANGUAGES HOBBIES

Ukrainian (Native) Learning new languages, listening to podcasts, reading, doing yoga or
English (Upper-Intermediate) pilates.
French (Elementary)
Georgian (Intermediate)