Elena
Experienced Language Instructor - Mandarin and Russian
Hello I am Elena, and I am from Russia. I love speaking many languages. I speak Russian, English and Chinese fluently and very basic German. I believe that speaking multiple languages opens your horizons and makes you a truly modern world citizen. I believe that anyone can learn a language with the right approach. I love teaching languages, because I can share my knowledge, not just of language, but of customs, traditions and even some history if it is interesting for my students. I have bee...
American history
Chinese
ESL/ESOL
I earned my proficiency in English at People's Friendship University of Russia. While studying in Russia I worked as an ESL teacher at the middle school, where I learned specifics of teaching and working with children. Also, I tutored individual students of different age, where I developed teaching plans and activities for the needs and skills of each student. Also, I taught ESL in Tianjin, China. I worked with children in preschools and middle schools. Privately tutored ESL to adults and college students. My strong point is developing plans, where students learn basic grammar and develop their speaking skills, which enable the students to practice their skills from the beginning.
Russian
TOEFL
world history
writing
Sara R. from Redondo Beach, CA
Elena is very professional, she replies to your question questions promptly. She is a great talented tutor that you should not miss.
Alexandra (Alex) V. from Long Beach, CA
Elena is very professional and understands my unique needs. A wonderful 1st lesson. I gained a lot from it. Elena is a godsend!