Tatiana Nikolskaya High School English & Psychology Teacher
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To begin with, I am confident in my subject knowledge in the courses I teach (English, Psychology, and Sociology) and a vast teaching experience. I always thoroughly prepare for my classes. I begin by accurately diagnosing the needs, objectives, and the current level of my student. Then, I identify the milestones my student needs to travel on his/her way to mastery (in teaching it's called scaffolding). In my lessons as a private tutor, I apply the same strategies I use in my classroom - engage students with a meaningful starter which activates prior knowledge, effectively model the skill, provide opportunities for guided and independent practice accompanied by teacher's close monitoring and feedback; finally, assess understanding or mastery level. I avoid giving my students ready answers, but rather prompt them and guide them in arriving at the solution independently. I use a wide range of resources, both print and online. I help students better understand the material by engaging visuals, graphic organizers, and most importantly real-life related reading resources which are relevant and contemporary. Even beyond the lesson, I keep following up on my students' work and offer specifc and constructive feedback.

Subjects

  • English Grade 6-Grade 12

  • Psychology Grade 10-Grade 12

Experience

  • English & Humanities Head of Department, Teacher of Introduction to Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology (Sep, 2019–Present) at GEMS Al Khaleej International School, Dubai
    Serve as an instructor in Psychology, AP Psychology, and Sociology. As a teacher, develop the curricula, design and implement lesson plans, provide follow-up to students, administer assessments, report progress and attainment.
    As a Head of Department, lead the cirricula development and planning work for ELA and AP classes as well as subjects like Business, Marketing, Economics, History, Theatrical Studies, Moral, Social, and Cultural Studies, monitor the implementation, observe classes and train teachers, evaluate and procure resources, engage in the recruitment process, carry out data analysis and strategic action planning, liaise with students and parents for feedback and quality assurance.
  • English Teacher (Grades 11 and 12) 2006-2015; 2017-2019  Subject Coordinator 2006-2012; 2016-2019  Curriculum Coordinator 2012-2015  Head of Department/Career Counselor 2009-2011  External Test Coordinator 2014-2015  AP English Teacher 2012-2015  Ps (Sep, 2006–Jun, 2019) at Philadelphia Private School Dubai
    Elaborate and oversee implementation of academic policies, procedures, and plans; design and review
    curriculum based on performance analysis; participate in recruitment, orientation, and training of staff; carry out staff appraisals and follow up on professional development; maintain records and compile reports; serve on self-study committees for inspections and accreditation; liaise with respective institutions to organize external standardized testing at the school (PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, PISA, TIMSS etc.); as Head of Section oversee daily operations; participate in event management (Graduation, Career Day, University Fair, English Week etc.); liaise with universities to arrange visits to the school; manage high school students’ portfolio and application package preparation; participate in selection of educational resources; serve as active classroom practitioner teaching English Language Arts, AP English Language and Composition, Psychology, and AP Psychology in High School
  • English Teacher (Sep, 2004–Jun, 2006) at New Academy School Dubai
    Serve as an English Language Arts instructor to grades 2, 4, & 5 in an American Curriculum school. Plan and administer lessons as per the school policy. Participate in designing the curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments. Conduct all the due follow-up on the students' work and liaise with the parents' on ensuring student's progress. Complete all the academic and administrative documentation as per the school policies.

Education

  • Philologist, Teacher of English & Literature (Sep, 1986–Jun, 1991) from Kuban State University, Krasnodar–scored Honors

Fee details

    د.إ130–200/hour (US$35.42–54.50/hour)

    Pre-pandemic, I tutored students from my school (not my class) - sometimes at school or at my place at a rate of Dhs.200/-; during the pandemic, I tutored online and I reduced the rate to 150 Dhs per hour.

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