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Milla Stepanova

St Kilda

Summary


Professional educator with proven ability to inspire and engage students in learning process. Skilled in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adaptable to changing educational needs. Known for clear communication, patience, and fostering positive learning environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher Volunteer

Self-employed
12.2024 - Current
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Infinitive Language School (online Teaching)
09.2011 - 05.2018
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Coached students for IELTS exams (General and Academic).

English as a Second Language Teacher

Tye and English
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
  • Advised school administration on the selection of appropriate ESL resources and materials for use in the classroom setting.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Tom's House, Chukotka College
09.2004 - 05.2009
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Coached students for school final exams.
  • Coached students for IELTS (General and Academic).
  • Taught special English courses, e.g. Business English, Business Correspondence, etc.

Translator and Interpreter

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
01.1999 - 08.2004
  • Translated documents from Russian to English and from English to Russian.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Translated sermons for worship services from English into Russian.
  • Interpreted Bible classes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers' Training Institute Named After Valikhano
Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
06-1981

Skills

  • Teaching English
  • Reading strategies
  • Peer collaboration
  • Speaking practice
  • Communicative approach
  • Individualized support
  • Student motivation
  • Vocabulary building

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Reading
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Spirituality

Timeline

English Teacher Volunteer

Self-employed
12.2024 - Current

English as a Second Language Teacher

Infinitive Language School (online Teaching)
09.2011 - 05.2018

English as a Second Language Teacher

Tye and English
09.2010 - 09.2011

English as a Second Language Teacher

Tom's House, Chukotka College
09.2004 - 05.2009

Translator and Interpreter

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
01.1999 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers' Training Institute Named After Valikhano
Milla Stepanova