Work experience

• researcher - middle east & defense policy

  The David Institute (IDSF)

  2023.01-Current

  (3 years)

  · Produced policy reports on sovereignty, security, and maritime strategy · Supported international education programs with research and analysis
• Business English Teacher / Executive Coach

  Learnship, Germany (Remote)

  2019.01-Current

  (7 years)

  · Coached senior executives in communication, leadership, and cross-cultural skills · Delivered customized online courses in negotiation, presentation, and business fluency · Received consistently high feedback and maintained strong student retention
• university lecturer - war and diplomacy studies

  Webster University, Tbilisi

  2025.01-2025.09

  (9 months)

  · Taught undergraduate courses on war, diplomacy, and international security · Led seminars on global conflict, great power competition, and regional analysis
• english teacher - children & teens (online)

  DaDa ABC, China

  2017.01-2019.01

  (2 years)

  · Taught online English classes to children aged 5–15 across China · Awarded “Top 20 Teacher” in 2018 for student engagement and clarity
• English Teacher & Volunteer Coordinator

  Glasgow City Mission, UK

  2015.01-2017.01

  (2 years)

  · Taught English for professional and leadership contexts to adult refugees · Trained volunteer teachers in intercultural communication and pedagogy
• Counsellor & Coach (Self-Employed)

  Scotland

  2009.01-2016.01

  (7 years)

  · Provided career coaching and leadership mentoring to adults · Integrated coaching with English language and communication support
• English Teacher (Various Adult & Exam Classes)

  Glasgow School of English

  2005.01-2009.01

  (4 years)

  · Delivered general English, IELTS preparation, and academic writing courses · Specialized in fluency building, public speaking, and grammar accuracy RELATED EXPERIENCE

Educational experience

• University of Glasgow, UK

  international master's in security, intelligence & strategic studies

  2019.09-2021.06

  (2 years)

  Master's Degree in International Security Relations
• University of Glasgow

  PG Certificate in Psychological Studies

  2007.09-2008.06

  (10 months)

  Postgraduate certificate in Psychology
• University of Glasgow

  celta - certificate in english language teaching to adults (pass b)

  2004.11-2004.12

  (2 months)

  Cambridge Certificate for English Language Teaching
• University of Stirling

  BA (Hons) French with Business Studies

  1999.09-2003.06

  (4 years)

  Honours degree in French language and business studies

Languages

Certificates