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Work experience

English teacher

from 04.2024 to now (2 years 5 months)
Empire English School, Kyiv (Education and science)

Delivering online English lessons and IELTS preparation to international students, predominantly IT professionals
Conducting Business English seminars for international professional audiences
Maintaining a 93% student pass rate at IELTS Band 6 or higher
Available for additional teaching hours — currently building from part-time toward full-time capacity

English teacher

from 06.2021 to 12.2024 (3 years 7 months)
Progress English, Kyiv (Education and science)

Delivered English language lessons and IELTS preparation to adult learners
Taught predominantly IT sector professionals, focusing on Business and Technical English
Achieved a 93% student pass rate at IELTS Band 6 or higher
Prepared and delivered lesson plans tailored to individual student goals and proficiency levels

Product owner

from 01.2020 to 03.2021 (1 year 3 months)
Spenglish, Remote (Education and science)

Founded and directed a private English language school for adult learners and teenagers
Delivered IELTS preparation and Business English courses focused on IT professionals
Managed all aspects of school operations, curriculum, and student progress
Transitioned the school to fully online delivery during COVID-19 disruption without loss of teaching quality

Teacher

from 02.2017 to 12.2019 (2 years 11 months)
Savvy, Kyiv (Education and science)

Plan, scheduled and delivered lessons for learners of English
IELTS assessment and improvement strategies to achieve desired results for students
Assessed and devised plans for the achievement of international IELTS accreditation
Conducted mock exams as part of the learning strategy
Assisted in and conducted Speaking Club activities for language learners of all levels
Certified IELTS Coach
Trained in Emotional Intelligence and its use in the modern workplace
Negotiation skills and techniques

Education

TAFE

TEFL, Kyiv
Specialized secondary, from 2015 to 2016 (1 year)

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, internationally recognised. Also holds IELTS Teaching Accreditation and Advanced Teaching Methodology certification. Completed extensive ongoing teacher training and accreditation courses as required by Ukrainian language schools throughout career — standard practice for maintaining teaching standards in the industry.

Knowledge and skills

• Educability
• Online teaching
• Conducting individual classes
• Adaptability
• IELTS preparation
• Business English
• Technical English for IT professionals

Language proficiencies

English — fluent

Additional information

Hello, my name is Alvin Gardner — Australian TEFL Teacher and IELTS Coach based in Bulgaria, working primarily with Ukrainian IT professionals.

I have almost 9 years of teaching experience, including 3 years based in Kyiv. I'm trained in a range of methodologies including Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation Skills, and Gamification, which I bring into every lesson to give my students the best possible outcome.

I've taught students from age 4 to 78, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. IELTS preparation is a particular strength — my students have achieved a 93% pass rate at Band 6 or higher.

I'm flexible, reliable, and committed to consistently high standards. I'd welcome the opportunity to bring that value to your organisation — feel free to reach out with any questions.

Alvin Gardner