About Me
As a certified English teacher, I help people to achieve their goals and improve their lives using English. I have over fifteen years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults, and I prepare learners for real-world success by using modern, communicative methodologies and up-to-date, engaging materials.
I also successfully prepare students for international English exams, including the Cambridge A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, and C1 Advanced exams, as well as the IELTS. I have also successfully prepared teachers on teaching methodology courses on topics such as teaching the four skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and developing and teaching exam preparation courses.
In my personal life, I’m a yoga enthusiast, I’m addicted to travel, and I’m always trying to learn something new, such as how to help people better understand their true selves and empower them to reach their goals.
Qualifications
2024
Plan smarter and get the most from your coursebook
Lexical lab
Studied how coursebooks are organised and how they relate to the way students learn languages, so that when planning a lesson I can add real value to the material. Looked into the most common problems when working with a course book, such as how to expand students’ vocabulary and ensure that students use the vocabulary they study in the lesson, how to provide enough vocabulary recycling to ensure that students remember new vocabulary, and how to provide speaking practice which develops students’ oral fluency effectively
2021
DOGME IN ELT
International Teacher Development Institute
Studied how to teach effectively using learners’ life experiences and backgrounds, not solely on materials. Worked with how to use reformulation techniques to improve learners’ range and accuracy of language.
2020
Certificate in English Language Teaching - Primary (Merit)
Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge
Concentrated on the differences in how children learn languages differently from teens and adults. Studied how to plan effective language learning for young learners (ages 6-12), including language skills, vocabulary, and grammar. Taught 3 hours of teaching practice observed by Cambridge tutors.
2019
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - Pass A
Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge
Studied how to plan and organise effective, student-centered language lessons on a variety of topics and at both lower and higher levels of proficiency. Completed written assignments focused on how to help students develop their language. Taught 6 hours of teaching practice observed by Cambridge tutors.
2018
Teaching knowledge test (TKT) - modules 1, 2, 3, yl
Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge
Studied how to plan and organise effective, student-centered language lessons, develop grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and how to arrange a course of instruction, as well as how to work effectively with young learners (aged 6-17). Assessed by exams:
Module 1: Band 4
Module 2: Band 3
Module 3: Band 4
Module YL: Band 4
2017
C1 Advanced
Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge
Passed an official exam to confirm a C1 level of English proficiency. The exam focused on the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills on a variety of themes and topics.
Services Offered
Young Learners
Engaging, active lessons with students aged 5-11 to help them build an enduring love of English and develop good learning habits
Teenagers
Focused, interesting lessons with themes which help learners to develop their practical, academic, and critical thinking skills to prepare them for future academic success
Adults (general English)
Practical lessons which help adults to become ready to use their English skills in the real world to pursue their interests, improve their careers, and make new connections around the world
Exam preparation
Lessons to help you prepare for international exams, including:
- Cambridge Young Learner Exams
- Cambridge A2 Key
- Cambridge B1 Preliminary
- Cambridge B2 First
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
- IELTS
- ZNO, NMT, EVI
Business English
Specialised lessons designed to help you get ahead in the workplace and prepare you for new positions and work in an international context
Corporate English
Courses designed to enhance your employees' language proficiency, foster better communication with global partners, and boost team cohesion. Tailored to your company's requirements, these practical classes offer a flexible schedule and personalized approach. They can be conducted on-site at your office or in a convenient online format.
Translation services
Professional translation services and English text proofreading.
Interview preparation
Classes designed to enhance communication skills, cultivate strong responses, and showcase personal strengths to boost confidence for getting the position of your dreams.
Observation Lesson (1 to 1)
Lesson observation for educators working with individual students to enhance their understanding of teaching techniques, guarantee the efficiency of their lessons, and retain clients in the long term.
Not sure where to start?
I invite you to a free consultation where I will:
- help you better understand your language learning needs
- test and assess your level of language proficiency
- tell you about how work is done in the lessons
- help with technical issues related to setting up platforms for lessons
- provide advice on international exams and advise which is better to take for study, work or immigration and estimate how long it will take to prepare
The secret to success is taking the first step.
Webinars
Available at the links below at no cost
A practical webinar for teachers who're switching to teaching online and would like to make their online lessons more engaging.
A webinar for teachers looking to make the first lesson interesting, memorable, and engaging, as well as to make their teaching process more student-centered.
A practical webinar on how to adopt materials for private lessons, help students to memorize new words, provide the improvement of speaking abilities and work over mistakes to make feedback more useful.
Seminars and webinars
8th SOVA Teacher training day Kyiv 2020
Situational presentation
Gave a talk on how to make language presentations interesting, engaging and memorable for students with low prep or no prep activities.
Collaborative writing
A workshop on how to use student-centered and communicative approach to writing in order to help learners prepare for language exams.
ZNO Wizard
An informative and practical webinar for teachers on the structure of the ZNO exam and how to prepare students for each of the parts using exam strategies, as well as how to understand the assessment and marking of the ZNO, to ensure their highest scores.
Nataly has been my tutor since I was 6 years old and she is the main reason why I have mastered English and got an 8.0 band on my IELTS exam. She is an utterly responsible, intelligent and hardworking individual who consistently works on improving her teaching by obtaining various language and teaching related certificates. I am immensely grateful that I have started my English language journey with her and I highly recommend you do the same!
Велика вдячність Наталі за кропітку роботу в навчанні англійській мові моїх дітей. Вони завжди вмотивовані і з бажанням вчаться. Наталі справжній професіонал у викладанні, завжди відчуває настрій дитини, до кожної дитини знайшла свій підхід, що неймовірно тішить мене. Наталі розуміє , який матеріал і як краще подати. Кожен урок має структуру і проходить час непомітно. Діти мають грунтовні знання, які покращуються з кожним заняттям. І тепер вони впевнено володіють мовою , і не мають розмовного барʼєру.
Наталю, хочу висловити Вам свою щиру вдячність за Вашу відданість своїй справі, за наш кожен урок, за комфорт і легкість, за мотивацію і натхнення, за уважність і терплячість, за любов до англійської мови і мою віру в те, що fluent це реальність)
Ваші уроки завжди не лише навчальні, але й надзвичайно цікаві та надихаючі. Ви вмієте знайти неймовірний баланс між серйозним навчанням і невимушеними розмовами, що робить процес вивчення англійської не просто ефективним, але й приємним. Люблю наші занятті і свій стан після них)
У вивченні мови дуже важливо знайти свого вчителя, людину, яка не тільки володіє знаннями, а й вміє і хоче їх передавати, уважна до учня і вірить в його успіх.
Я свого ідеального вчителя знайшла) Дякую Вам! 🙏🏻
I've been learning English for ages. I used various apps, platforms, and schools during that time. But I constantly returned to Nataly's classes. Her superpower is not only her perfect knowledge of all the grammar but also her ability to adapt every single lesson to your specific needs and level. Now I live and work in Great Britain, and I receive many compliments on my English, thanks to Nataly.
I've had the privilege of being Nataly's student, and I can confidently say that she is an outstanding English teacher. Her teaching style is engaging and effective, making even the most complex topics easy to understand. She has a knack for breaking down difficult concepts into manageable parts and presents them in a way that is both informative and interesting.
Nataly is incredibly supportive and always goes the extra mile to ensure her students succeed. She provides personalized feedback and is always available to answer questions, making sure you feel valued and understood. Her enthusiasm for teaching and her genuine interest in her students' progress is truly inspiring.
Working together with her, I aced two of my exams, PET and FCE, passing the latter at level C1. Her support and encouragement aided me in my journey to become an English language teacher myself. She was always willing to share her experiences and thoughts, which guided me through tough times and helped me find my own way of doing things. She even went out of her way to provide me with a student, allowing me to experience teaching firsthand. This sparked my passion and gave me the confidence to pursue this journey further, eventually leading me to teach groups at a private school.
Currently, I am working for a school, teaching private one-on-one lessons, just as I wanted.
10/10 would recommend 😀
Хочу висловити свою величезну вдячність і захоплення Наталкою. Ми займаємося вже давно, і кожен урок для мене - це не просто нові знання, а й відчутний прогрес. Вона завжди знаходить підхід, що підходить саме мені, і робить заняття цікавими.
Нещодавно ми з моєю дівчиною почали брати спільні уроки англійської, і ми обидва дуже задоволені результатами. Наталі вміє створити таку комфортну атмосферу, де ми можемо вільно спілкуватися і вчитися без напруги. Її методи навчання дозволяють швидко засвоювати новий матеріал і практикувати його в реальних ситуаціях.
Дякую, Наталі, за твою підтримку, терпіння і професіоналізм. Рекомендую всім, хто хоче покращити свій рівень англійської, займатися саме з нею!
Наталі крутий тічер! Сучасна, цікава подача, безмежна віра в учня, якась просто нереальна любов до своєї професії - дають такі результати, про які ти тільки можеш мріяти. Обожнюю Наталі, вважаю її , без перебільшення, топовим викладачем евер!
Дуже ціную і люблю to the moon and back!
Lessons with you bring me a lot of happiness and motivation, not only to study English, but to improve other areas of my life as well. Our lessons have a friendly atmosphere where I feel no fear of making mistakes.
Your passion for the subject is evident in every lesson, and it has made a significant impact on my learning experience. I really appreciate how you incorporate diverse learning materials and tools into our lessons. I can see the effort you put into preparing engaging lessons and providing detailed feedback.
I truly enjoy your classes and feel that my English skills have improved greatly thanks to your guidance.
Huge shoutout to Natalia!
When I moved to Canada, I quickly realized that my English skills weren't strong enough to live a normal life. I struggled with both speaking and writing in English, and I felt frustrated and disappointed. However, when I started studying with Natalia, all of my worries and discomfort disappeared, and I began to feel confident speaking English. She tailored her lessons to focus on exactly what I needed at the time. Thanks to her, I was well-prepared for the CELPIP test and achieved excellent results. The two-month intensive course with her was an amazing experience.
Natalia has an incredible ability to connect with her students and find methods that work for each individual. Both my wife and daughter, who are also learning English with Natalia, appreciate her communication style, confidence, and positive energy.
Natalia is the best English teacher I have ever met.
