Катерина

Kateryna Shybalina
Riyadh
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Professional summary

TESOL certified teacher dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting and
dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative
methods to motivate students to learn the English language. Profound
insight into Montessori philosophy along with practical experience of
teaching lower elementary students, applying Montessori curriculum.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written Experience of working and
English language skills. supervision of young learners
Extensive English grammar with behavioral issues and
knowledge learning differences.
Excellent communicative skills. MS Office proficiency.
ESL lesson planning, Teaching English via Zoom,
assessment, classroom Skype etc.
management.
Teaching English within
Montessori curriculum.

Work history

December 2016 Asrary Private School Riyadh
－ Montessori Teacher
February 2019 Created a positive-learning environment and productive daily work cycle,
applying Montessori method and materials.
Designed creative and interactive lessons and activities focused on the
enhancement of students’ perception and achievement.
Developed individual work plans aimed to bring to the level weak students,
using a variety of approaches, including encouragement and graded pace of
progress achievement.
Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
Coordinated communication between students and school administration to
create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students and
students with behavioral issues based upon a variety of instructional
techniques and technologies.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy

and support school reading programs.

June 2019 Freelance English tutor (online)
－ Planned and delivered online classes for young learners and adults of
Present time beginner to advanced levels.
Assessed students’ academic progress.

Education

2014 Kyiv National University Taras Shevchenko Kyiv
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish and English linguistics
Coursework in Foreign Languages including Spanish and
English

2019 Global English UK Exeter
250-hour Master TESOL certificate: TEFL/TESOL
Created lessons for a variety of levels from pre-intermediate to
advanced
Materials creation included research of innovative internet ESL sites
and I
am also familiar with a few leading course books such as ‘Cutting Edge
Good grasp of English grammar and how to teach the essential
language - Particular strengths in matching levels to correct material
and in presenting innovative lessons designed to stimulate and engage
learners
A solid understanding of classroom management techniques and the
importance of pair/group work and enhanced student talking time.
I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this training and feel well-equipped
to lead a class and help each student reach their full potential.

Certifications

TESOL certified (Master TESOL 250 hours)
IELTS General Training (passed in February 2020) 7,5 band
Montessori Training for lower elementary curriculum certified (100
hours)
American Montessori Society record of attendance of an AMS
professional development webinar "Teaching written language to
children with learning differences" (1,5 hour)
Certificate of completion Reading Horizons Workshop on teaching
reading skills to young learners (50 hours)