DANA's Resume

DANA

English Teacher

Female

24 y/o

English Teacher/Science Teacher

Live in Kazakhstan

Nationality Kazakhstan

Summary

English teacher and IELTS tutor with 5+ years of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults in Kazakhstan. Experienced in General English, IELTS preparation, lesson planning, speaking practice, writing feedback, and adapting instruction to different proficiency levels. IELTS 7.0 and extensive academic and professional experience using English in international environments. Holds an MSc in Biomedical Engineering and a BSc in Genetics, with strong communication, presentation, mentoring, and organizational skills. Open to relocation to China and interested in English teaching, IELTS, academic English, and suitable bilingual or international-school opportunities.

Work experience

English Teacher (Part-time)
Opportunities Educational Centre
2025.09-Current
(a year)
• Teach General English and IELTS preparation to teenagers in mixed-proficiency classes; design communicative lessons aligned with proficiency levels and exam requirements; assess progress through formative and summative assessments
Research Scientist
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine
2024.09-Current
(2 years)
Managed complex research projects; demonstrated technical expertise, analytical skills, and attention to detail; gained experience in laboratory management and rigorous scientific methodology
English Teacher & IELTS Tutor (Part-time)
StudyRoom Educational Center
2023.01-2023.08
(8 months)
• IELTS specialist: coached 7 exam-focused students; 57% achieved target band scores (6.5+); provided detailed written feedback, speaking practice, and exam strategy coaching • Delivered customized corporate English training to 20+ professionals across energy, finance, and technology sectors; tailored instruction to workplace communication, presentations, and professional interactions • Provided sustained one-on-one instruction to individual learners over 18 months; guided progression from elementary to upper-intermediate proficiency through instruction and regular assessment
English Teacher (Full-time)
Just Speak It, Almaty, Kazakhstan
2022.05-2022.09
(5 months)
• Managed 10 concurrent small group classes (3 children's groups, 5 teenagers' groups, 2 adults' groups;6–8 students per group) with consistent high attendance and positive feedback • Implemented communicative, student-centered approach emphasizing speaking practice, peer feedback, and supportive error correction; created psychologically safe environment encouraging risk- taking in language use • Assessed student progress regularly; revised lessons based on learner needs, proficiency levels, and learning styles; facilitated pair and group work for peer interaction and collaborative learning
English Teacher & Olympiad Coach (Part-time)
Tesla Education
2019.09-2022.01
(2 years)
• Taught General English to 75+ students across 3 mixed-proficiency classes (elementary to intermediatelevel); maintained 95%+ attendance through engaging, student-centered instruction • Coached Olympiad preparation team; 5 students advanced to city-level English competitions, demonstrating strong exam coaching and advanced language instruction skills • Designed structured, communicative lesson plans featuring interactive activities, pair work, and real- world speaking practice; evaluated student progress monthly and revised lessons based on learner needs

Projects

Tsinghua University Summer School in Bioengineering
Summer School Participant
2025.06-2025.06
Intensive international academic programme at Tsinghua University involving study and communication in English in a multicultural academic environment.

Educational experience

University of Grenoble Alpes
Bioengineering and Precision Medicine
2023.09-2024.09
(a year)
MSc in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Precision Medicine. Scholarship recipient; GPA 3.79/4.00. Studied in an international academic environment and completed research and academic work in English.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Genetics
2019.09-2023.07
(4 years)
BSc in Genetics. Scholarship recipient; GPA 3.79/4.00. Academic training included biology, genetics, scientific communication, presentations, and research in English.