Alla M
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Alla M
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Russian
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English
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Test PreparationTeaches
Russian
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Other
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From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (12:33 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 11, 2024InterestsMusicReadingFilms & TV SeriesHistoryTravel
Hi! My name is Alla. I’m US based. I am passionate about languages and I know how to make learning Russian effective, easy, and fun.
Effective AND easy? Is that even possible? Let’s find out!
Students of different levels are welcome!
I've been teaching Foreign Languages for many years. Worked as a Senior Russian Instructor with the US Army before deciding to commit to working as a private tutor full-time.Me as a Teacher
I teach Russian for Beginners as well as for Advanced students.
I also do test prep: DLPT, OPI and TORFL.
Currently growing my own tutoring brand and creating teaching content.
I am reliable. If you book a lesson with me I'll be there on time and show up prepared.
I will actually listen to you and provide you with a clear strategy for your learning goals.My lessons & teaching style
I prefer to not overwhelm students with unnecessary grammar terms. My lessons are always fun and easy to follow.
Quality is my motto.
I also have a sense of humor and know how to smile :)My teaching material
- Quizzes
- PDF file
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Audio files
- Presentation slides/PPT
Teaching experience
2019 - Current
Russian TutorWorking with English-speaking students all around the world online to develop basic and advanced Russian Language skills. Developing a highly effective methodology for helping English-speaking students achieve their learning goals. On average, beginner students have been able to achieve an intermediate level of language proficiency after 8 months of taking classes 2-3 times a week.
2023 - 2023
Senior Russian InstructorWorked as a Russian language teacher for the Undergraduate Russian School (URU) at the Presidio of Monterey.
Provided lessons for Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) preparation, supporting students ahead of their exams.
Employed computer skills to organize data and teaching materials. Worked in an intensive student-centered environment.
Education
2016 - 2018
Master's - Psychology
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Modern Western European Languages and Literature
Work Experience
2023 - 2023
Senior Russian InstructorWorked as a Russian language teacher for the Undergraduate Russian School (URU) at the Presidio of Monterey (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command). Taught listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as geopolitical, economic and social issues, in an immersion-based environment.
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Russian Online with Russian Tutor Alla M
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