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MYKHAILO KLIUKA
English Language Teacher | IELTS Trainer | CELTA-Certified Educator
Kyiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CELTA-qualified English language teacher with 13+ years of teaching experience and a strong background in communicative, student-centred learning. Experienced in teaching teenagers and adults across different proficiency levels, including B1–B2 teenage learners preparing for IELTS. Skilled in designing and adapting learning materials, integrating digital tools into lessons, assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback. Combines extensive classroom experience with expertise in teacher training, curriculum development and academic management.
CORE EXPERTISE
Communicative Language Teaching • IELTS Preparation • Student-Centred Learning • Lesson Planning • Curriculum Development • Assessment & Feedback • Digital Learning Tools • Materials Development • Teacher Training • Classroom Management • Online & Offline Teaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC World Languages Center | Kyiv, Ukraine
ESL / Business English Teacher | 2013–Present
• Teach engaging group and one-to-one English classes for learners across a wide range of proficiency levels.
• Delivered Business and General English courses for employees of 25+ Ukrainian and international organizations.
• Delivered ESP courses, including Legal English for five legal companies and English for HR.
• Conduct speaking, movie and game clubs for B2–C1 learners and adapt coursebook materials to learners’ needs and goals.
IELTS Preparation Teacher | 2018–Present
• Prepared 35+ candidates for IELTS Academic and General Training, with achieved scores ranging from Band 6.0 to 8.0.
• Delivered pre-IELTS courses for B1–B2 teenage learners, developing language proficiency and introducing key academic and exam skills.
• Deliver both one-to-one and group IELTS preparation courses and have conducted an IELTS preparation course for ESL teachers.
Methodologist | 2016–2019
• Designed and adapted language courses, lesson plans, worksheets and digital learning materials for different proficiency levels and specializations.
• Provided methodological support to teachers and supported the use of communicative, learner-centred teaching approaches.
• Designed and delivered professional development workshops on online teaching, receptive skills, lesson frameworks, teaching writing and other methodology topics.
• Conducted onboarding sessions for junior teachers, mentored native-speaking teachers and delivered trial classes for prospective clients.
Deputy Director / Key Account Manager | 2019–Present
• Coordinate educational programs, teacher schedules, delivery formats and logistics to support smooth online and offline course delivery.
• Communicate with learners, teachers and client representatives regarding course organization, reporting, service quality and ongoing requirements.
• Resolve academic and organizational issues related to course delivery and contribute to quality assurance.
Trainer of Legal English, European Business Association (EBA) | 2017–2018
• Delivered a series of Legal English courses for lawyers and developed and adapted lesson plans and worksheets.
ESL Teacher, L-School | 2012–2013
• Taught groups of adult learners and completed attendance reports and other course documentation.
EDUCATION
Specialist Degree in Philology (English, German and Foreign Literature) | 2007–2012
Kyiv National Linguistic University, Kyiv, Ukraine
CERTIFICATIONS
CELTA — Pass Grade B | 2021
IELTS Academic — Overall Band 8.0 | 2017
DIGITAL TEACHING TOOLS
Zoom • Miro • Wordwall • Kahoot • Quizlet • AI-assisted lesson planning and materials development
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian — Native • English — C1 • German — B2