Teaching Preferences
Online Teaching
One-on-One at $20-30 per hour
Group Teaching at $50-70 per hour
In Person Teaching
Group
One-on-One at $30-40 per hour
Offers free trial classes
Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
Russian
Business English (Others)
Language of Instruction:
Russian
Giving Presentations (Business and Management)
Language of Instruction:
English
Consultations and Coaching (Bachelor of Arts: English)
Language of Instruction:
Russian
English for travelling Russian-speakers (Others)
Language of Instruction:
Russian
ESOL (Languages)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Your Personal Language Coach
serbzhinskiy.com, Latvia
Aug 2009 - Present
EFL, ESL
Coaching English Language
Head Teacher
National Armed Forces of Latvia Language School, Latvia
Apr 2007 - Jul 2009
English Specific Purposes
Teaching ESP to native Latvians and Russians in miscellaneous English language proficiency level groups; administrating tests.
• Taught NATO targeted, 600, 480 HR intensive courses of military English.
• Motivated students using NLP techniques to achieve outstanding teaching results.
• Provided exciting military films to diversify the curriculum.
• Organized live discussions with foreign military officials to increase speaking skill exam results.
• Administered speaking skill tests.
A co-founder of the NAF Language School Testing Team
National Armed Forces of Latvia Language School, Latvia
Oct 2006 - Apr 2007
Assessment system and tools ESP curriculum.
Created a new assessment system and its tools for the ESP curriculum.
• Developed the assessment criteria for the end-of course and mid-term tests in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• In charge of the NAF Language School testing team.
• Designed and piloted 6 tests in writing, reading and listening.
• Represented the NAF Language School at International seminars and workshops dedicated to testing.
Curriculum Developer
National Armed Forces of Latvia Language School, Latvia
Jan 2005 - Oct 2006
Curriculum development involving needs analysis and syllabus design.
• In charge of the NAF Language School ESP curriculum development team.
• Completely remodeled English language curriculum.
• Conducted a needs analysis research in the frames of my MA paper.
• Selected materials for ESP courses.
• Designed new syllabi for all the language proficiency levels.
Junior Teacher
National Armed Forces of Latvia Language School, Latvia
Sep 2000 - Jan 2005
English Specific Purposes
Taught ESP to native Latvians and Russians in miscellaneous English language proficiency level groups.
Professional Experience
Company Owner and Chief Executive
Shiatsu Station Ltd., Riga, Latvia
Aug 2007 - PresentRunning my own company. Selecting and hiring personnel, managing all marketing activities, teaching and training other teachers.
• Administered marketing campaigns to attract regular business and private customers.
• Coached Business English to a number of business teams in different fields.
• Observed the employed teachers’ lessons and trained them in English language coaching methods, needs analysis and materials design.
Sales / Customer Service Manager
Olko Ltd. Dressings production and wholesale company, Riga, Latvia
Jan 1998 - Jan 1999• Developed and maintained excellent customer relationship to increase monthly sales from £8K £9,5K.
• Supervised the work of 12 workers of the dressings production line to significantly improve the quality of the produce.
• Assisted in market research to broaden the range of produce.
• Responsible for Expedition (Forwarding) Manager’s duties.
Education
State University of Latvia, Faculty of Pedagogy
Faculty of Pedagogy, Latvia
Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
PhD Studies in ESP Curriculum and Test Design
Materials Development Diploma
Defence Language Institute, Texas, United States
Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
Materials Development Course
MA in English Language Philology
Faculty of Modern Languages, Latvia
Jun 2002 - Jan 2006
Master of Arts Degree in English Language Philology and Teaching Methods
Advanced American English Course Diploma
Defence Language Institute, Texas, United States
Jan 2002 - May 2002
Advanced American English Course
BA in English Language Philology
Faculty of Modern Languages, Latvia
Aug 1996 - Aug 2001
BA Degree in English Language Philology
Professional Exams & Certifications
IELTS Academic
British Council Latvia, Latvia
Year Of Passing:
2005
International English Language Testing System Academic Exam
Overall band - 8
State University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages
Riga, Latvia
Year Of Passing:
2003
British Council Slovakia
Slovakia
Year Of Passing:
2002
Language Institute
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
2002
Kaplan & Galata International Consulting Company
Riga, Latvia
Year Of Passing:
2001