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Polina Kokina
📅 05.06.2008
📍 Dnipro, Ukraine
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English Tutor
Professional Summary:
Dedicated and creative English tutor with over 2 years of teaching experience in UNICEF projects and a background as a social worker at the United Nations. I specialize in interactive, student-centered learning, combining communicative and task-based approaches to help students achieve fluency and confidence. Experienced in working with both children and adults, adapting lessons to each learner’s goals and interests.

Key Achievements and Skills:
• Founder and manager of a private language school, where I developed personalized learning programs and supervised other tutors.
• Experience in creating educational materials, including study guides, presentations, and resources for speaking clubs.
• Skilled in curriculum design and lesson planning tailored to specific proficiency levels and learning objectives.
• Confident use of digital platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, Canva, PowerPoint, Wordwall, Quizlet, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere.
• Deep understanding of modern ESL methodologies — Communicative Approach, Task-Based Learning, and Lexical Approach.

Teaching Methodology:
My lessons combine grammar, speaking practice, and interactive tasks for effective and enjoyable learning.
Each class includes:
• A short warm-up
• Review of previous material
• Clear explanation of new content with contextual practice
• Speaking or interactive activities to reinforce the lesson
I teach A1–C1 levels, including exam preparation (PET, FCE, IELTS) and conversational English.

Education:
Full secondary education — Czech Gymnasium VOLGOGRADSKÁ

Lesson Format:
• Online
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Certificates: Currently in progress — C1 English Level Certification