Kristina Borisova Naneva
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Passionate English language educator with 5+ years of experience. Proven track record of helping students achieve English proficiency through engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environments. Skilled in effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to student learning and achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
BRITANICA Educational Center
Sofia, Bulgaria
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with students needing extra assistance.
- Assessed student progress through written tests, oral quizzes and other forms of assessment.
- Provided feedback on assignments, tests and exams in a timely manner.
- Advised parents regarding their children's academic progress at parent and teacher conferences.
ESL Teacher
ABIE American Baby International English
Zhenjiang, China
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided students with their first exposure to the English language in a comforting, safe environment
- Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
Translator
Nanking Nation Consulting Co. Ltd.
Nanjing, China
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Executed translations of various documents from English to Chinese.
- Provided interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Reviewed source documents prior to translation to ensure clarity and understanding of the content.
ESL Teacher
The British Institute of Nanjing
Nanjing, China
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and provided appropriate guidance when necessary.
Research Analyst
C6 Intelligence Information Systems Limited
Sofia, Bulgaria
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Compiled information on individuals and corporate entities.
Marketing Consultant
Publicis Consult Ltd.
Sofia, Bulgaria
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for product development.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform marketing decisions and strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Confucious Institute
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Project Coordinator
Bulgarian Travel and Investment Development Center in China
Sofia, Bulgaria
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Managed communication channels between the company and its clients.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Interpreted conversations between Chinese-speaking clients and Bulgarian-speaking staff members.
English Language Tutor
Self-employed
Shenyang, China / Sofia, Bulgaria
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Developed lesson plans to help students improve their English language skills.
- Created customized teaching materials for individual learning needs.
- Adapted course material for different age groups and levels of proficiency.
Education
Master's Degree - Anthropology
Nanjing University
Nanjing, China06-2020
Bachelor's Degree - Chinese Studies
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Sofia, Bulgaria07-2015
Skills
- Lesson plan creation
- Classroom management
- Task-Based Learning (TBL)
- Differentiation in Instruction
- Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Cross-cultural communication
- Use of ESL teaching software and tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- TESL Canada Standard One Certificate
- Canadian Language Benchmark Certificate
- Generative AI in Education
Languages
Bulgarian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin Chinese
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary
Volunteer Work
Archival Assistant
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (Nelson, B.C.)
April 2023 - August 2023
Translator
Early Family Math (Encinitas, California)
January 2024 - September 2024
Classroom Support Volunteer
MOSAIC (Vancouver, B.C.)
October 2024 - Present
Additional Experience
- Cross-cultural communication instructor at the 2019 Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation TV Anchor Training Camp
- Judge of the 2019 CCTV Star of Outlook English Competition
- Judge of the 2019 China Youth English Competence Contest
- Intern, Bulgarian Ministry of Education (Oct. 2013 - Dec. 2013)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
BRITANICA Educational Center
11.2020 - 07.2021
ESL Teacher
ABIE American Baby International English
06.2020 - 10.2020
Translator
Nanking Nation Consulting Co. Ltd.
02.2019 - 06.2020
ESL Teacher
The British Institute of Nanjing
02.2018 - 06.2020
Research Analyst
C6 Intelligence Information Systems Limited
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Teacher
Confucious Institute
04.2015 - 06.2015
Marketing Consultant
Publicis Consult Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2015
Project Coordinator
Bulgarian Travel and Investment Development Center in China
08.2014 - 10.2014
English Language Tutor
Self-employed
11.2012 - 08.2016
Master's Degree - Anthropology
Nanjing University
Bachelor's Degree - Chinese Studies
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
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