Elena M - Tutors - Keystone Tutors
Elena
Elena is a former TV presenter and an accomplished linguist with over 20 years of teaching expertise. A bilingual professional in English and Russian, she specialises in preparing students for Russian GCSE and A-Level exams and delivers tailored English (EFL) training for business professionals – informed by her doctoral research in sociolinguistics. Alongside her role at a top UK public school, Elena serves as an examiner for Pearson Edexcel.
I use an interactive, student-centred approach that makes learning engaging and effective.
Over twenty years of experience teaching both at school level and in academia (Primary, Secondary, Higher Education - Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Adult, Vocational):
- IELTS Academic
- IELST General
- EAP - English for Academic Purposes
- Sociolinguistic course of English for overseas professionals arriving to the UK: Smart Grammar Principles and Social Formulas
- Russian GCSE (proven track record of 9s over the past 6 years)
- Russian A-level (proven track record of A*s over the past 6 years)
- Pearson Edexcel examiner - Russian GCSE and Russian A-level exam board
- IB Language A: Literature
- IB Language A: Language and Literature
- Consistent student successful test passing rate and high exam results achieved
- Cultural diversity knowledge and understanding through work in HE in the UK, Russia, Denmark and Hong Kong
- Honed presentation skills acquired through TV hosting
A professional linguist and a sociolinguist with a career spanning across Russia, Denmark, Hong Kong and the UK. A British university lecturer and a teacher of Russian at the oldest public school in England. Previously a driven institutional sales executive in Investment Banking in London and a TV host for a program targeted at young people on St. Petersburg’s TV Chanel 5.
I use an interactive, student-centred approach that makes learning engaging and effective. My lessons incorporate real-world examples and multimedia resources to cater to different learning styles. Through guided discussions, problem-solving exercises, and personalised feedback, I ensure students actively participate and build confidence. I also integrate gamification and creative challenges to make learning fun and memorable. I aim to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the subject, so students stay motivated and achieve their full potential.
I am a doctoral candidate in Sociolinguistics at the Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and a part-time teacher of Russian at King's School Canterbury.
I enjoy the history of art, interiors, arthouse cinema, theatre and guiding in the city of Canterbury.
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