Kirill's Resume

Kirill

ESL / English Teacher

Male

35 y/o

English Teacher/English Translation/Russian translation/Language Teacher/Foreign language teacher/Teacher

Live in Russia

Nationality Russia

Summary

English teacher with 13+ years of experience teaching secondary and upper-secondary students (ages 12–18), specializing in academic English, literature-based instruction, and Cambridge exam preparation (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS). Skilled in curriculum design, critical thinking development, and student-centered methodologies. Experienced in guiding students toward advanced language proficiency (B2–C2) through structured reading, discussion, and writing tasks. Strong background in international and online education environments, with a focus on measurable academic outcomes and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Work experience

ESL / English Teacher
Virginia Beowulf (online school)
2020.01-Current
(6 years)
https://beowulf.school Teach secondary and adult learners in group and individual formats Designed and launched a literature-based book club program, attracting dozens of students monthly https://bookclub.beowulf.school/#materials. Developed structured materials focusing on text analysis, discussion, and vocabulary expansion Created a Business English course with emphasis on formal communication and academic-style discourse https://business.beowulf.school/?utm_source=own_sites&utm_medium=referral&utm _campaign=site_vb&utm_content=site_vb_courses. Deliver lessons focused on fluency, argumentation, and critical thinking
ESL Teacher
ECOM (Japan, online school)
2019.01-2023.01
(4 years)
https://www.myecom.net/teachers/. Taught international students (ages 12–65), with a focus on teenage learners Designed individualized learning plans targeting exam performance and academic language development Conducted lessons aimed at improving speaking coherence, accuracy, and lexical range
ESL Teacher
Waijiaoyi (China, online school)
2018.01-2019.01
(a year)
(website currently unavailable in mycountry) Taught young learners and early teens (ages 7–14), with a focus on transition to academic English Developed scope and sequence of learning activities aligned with curriculum standards Built foundational skills preparing students for higher-level English study
ESL Teacher
Skyeng (Russia, online school)
2016.01-2019.01
(3 years)
https://skyeng.ru. Delivered lessons to students aged 12–50 using a structured online platform Applied communicative and lexical approaches, focusing on real-life language use and fluency Used guided discovery techniques to develop independent thinking and language awareness Maintained high student engagement and retention through interactive lesson design
ESL Teacher / Cambridge Exam Instructor
Cambridge English Examination Center (Russia)
2012.01-2019.01
(7 years)
https://kareliastudy.ru. Prepared students (ages 10–18) for YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS Focused on all four skills with emphasis on exam strategies and academic performance Designed and delivered structured courses aligned with Cambridge assessment criteria Organized teacher conferences and training seminars on methodology and curriculum development Mentored new teachers and provided guidance on teaching standards and best practices