Tatyana tutors in Rovinj, Croatia

Tatyana Z.

Private tutor in Rovinj, Croatia

Education

Tufts University – Boston, MA: May 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Music, and Russian Language and Literature, GPA: 3.82/ 4.0 Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List Touro College – New York, NY: August 2013 M.S. in Childhood Education & Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6), GPA: 3.6/ 4.0 Initial New York State Teaching Certification – Effective February 2014 – 2019

Experience

Key tutoring experience: -Lead Russian Language tutor at Tufts University Center for Languages (3 years) -Tutor at Huntington Learning Center in New York City for English and Math for students in grades 1-12, including preparation for examinations. About me: I am a highly qualified teacher of English Language Learners with over 6 years of experience teaching face-to-face and online. I speak intermediate level Italian and have TEFL certification. With my focused energy, diligent work ethic, and consistently positive demeanor, I am determined to provide optimal support for each student to get the most out of every learning experience and bring out the benefits of language learning and intercultural communication. I also have two years of Instructional Design and Project & Relationship Management experience for online university programs. I'm deeply engaged with current trends, challenges, and benefits of online, blended, and face-to-face teaching and learning. I hope to meet you soon!

Availability

Weekdays in the evening

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

My hobbies and interests include: music, arts, Italian language, biking, swimming, tennis, vinyasa yoga, paddle boarding, culture, and travel. I am a trained classical pianist, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, but I grew up and attended college in Boston. I spent three months this winter living and working remotely in Bologna and hope to come back there long term. I have a strong background in research, including Research Assistant roles at: The Center for Culturally Responsive Practice at Bank Street College of Education in New York, NY; Harvard Medical School Music and Neuroimaging Lab in Cambridge, MA; Tufts University Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development; Moscow Center for Curative Pedagogies in Moscow, Russia, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. I also enjoy volunteering, and my experience includes: Curriculum Editor for a Social-Emotional Learning Program in New York, NY; Beta-Tester for 4.0 Schools Essentials Workshop in New York, NY; Interpreter for Chernobyl Children Project in as well as a Volunteer for the American Diabetes Association in Boston, MA.

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