Maria
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Maria
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationA CELTA certified teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. IELTS/Duolingo English test/CAE/FCE
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationA CELTA certified teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. IELTS/Duolingo English test/CAE/FCE
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From Russian FederationLiving in Other, Armenia (00:14 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 14, 2022InterestsArtFoodTravelMusicReading
Here are some facts about me:
- I lived in China for 2 years 🇨🇳
- Currently living in Armenia 🇦🇲
- I speak English, Russian, a little bit of French and a little bit of Chinese 🗣️
- My mother is Russian and my father is American 👪
- I have a wonderful little daughter and I love kids! 👶
- My favorite cuisine is Chinese and Israeli 🧆
- I LOVE teaching and learning. I'm a life-long student ✍🏻
- I'm currently pursuing a degree in psychology 🧑🎓Me as a Teacher
✔️CELTA Certified (pass A)
✔️TKT (3 modules, band 4)
✔️12+ years of teaching experience (Russia, China, Latvia)
I've prepared more than 400 students for the following exams:
👉🏻 IELTS
👉🏻 FCE
👉🏻 CAE
👉🏻 TKTMy lessons & teaching style
I L-O-V-E the Communicative Approach and I usually combine it with the Lexical approach, which means:
❥ we speak a lot;
❥ we practice real-life communication;
❥ we don't do too many grammar exercises;
❥ we listen to native speakers and watch videos;
❥ your vocabulary range grows rapidly;
❥ we have fun and enjoy ourselves! 😀My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge - 2017Pass A. Only around 10-15% of candidates around the world get this result.
Certificate verified
TKT Module 1 - Cambridge - 2013
Certificate verified
TKT Module 3 - Cambridge - 2013
Certificate verified
TKT Module 2 - Cambridge - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
Online English Teacher
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Лингвистика
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
English teacherTeaching English to groups and individual students. Lesson planning.
2015 - 2021
English teacher, Methodologist, Teacher trainerTeaching English to groups of children, teenagers and adults.
Giving private lessons.
Observing teachers' classes.
Providing training for teachers.
Planning courses and lessons.
Evaluating class materials.
2019 - 2022
Course designer, English teacher, Teacher trainerTeaching English online to groups and private students of different levels.
Preparing students for international exams (FCE, IELTS, CAE, KET, PET).
Designing and creating learning materials for teachers and students.
Providing teacher training.
5.0
Rating
317
Students
2,416
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
224 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
General English course for adults
A1 - C1Language Essentials1,877 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 2% off
IELTS/Duolingo English test/FCE/CAE preparation course
B1 - C1Test Preparation24 lessons completed
USD 37.00
Package with 2% off
Boost your speaking skills!
A2 - B2Conversation269 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 2% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (8)
31 Reviews
Kristina
77 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love my English classes with Maria!😍Once I had met her in Italki,I understood that it is the best choice for studying!Maria is very professional,friendly and progressive teacher!In our classes we speak a lot,watching videos and improve vocabulary!! 😊Would like to upgrade English level - choose Maria, promise you will gain the point!
May 20, 2024
Olga
38 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is a fantastic teacher! She is a very nice, patient and professional teacher. Her lessons are always well prepared and intresting. She taught me a lot of skills and I found that my English proficiency had a great progress))
May 25, 2023
Marina
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really like that Maria asks a lot of questions in the class and makes you think. It makes to step out of your comfort zone and improve your skills :) Maria is also a very friendly and well organised person.
Mar 28, 2022
Daria Riashentseva
35 English lessons
I've been taking lessons with Mary for 4 months, and I’ve really enjoyed every session. She creates a positive, friendly environment where learning feels fun and productive. Mary focuses on modern, relevant topics, and I learn something new in each class. What I appreciate the most is the emphasis on speaking skills, which has helped me become more confident in my conversations. I recommend Mary for anyone wanting to improve their English, especially if you're looking to boost your speaking skills.
Sep 7, 2024
Cecilia WU
4 English lessons
Maria is a super cool teacher. She is energetic and listens carefully while writing notes, which greatly helps me. Her class is highly effective. We had a great time.
Aug 30, 2024
Egor
23 English lessons
Great teacher. Interesting lessons that make you rack your brains but get results. The lessons are adapted to the needs. Highly recommended.
Aug 30, 2024
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