I have worked in three fields that required language proficiency and people skills: media (TV and newspapers/magazines), educational institutions (college, secondary schools and EF, have taught English in-company as a freelancer), and translation/interpretation. Each of the three gave me priceless experience and opportunity for personal and professional growth. As a teacher, I'm happy to be teaching a language I'm proficient in. I owe this proficiency to my upbringing- I come from a family of University English teachers with a refined taste in British and American art and literature. My work with CCCPM allows me to develop my skills of a professional translator and practice the communication skills that I impart to my students alongside with language skills (presentation skills, business English, "English for specific purposes", professional English). I'm also involved with the Moscow expatriate community and the university College Gent (Belgium) where I participate in the annual International week as a guest lecturer from Russia, etc. I first started teaching when I was a University student, as a private tutor. I follow the modern tendencies in education, new textbooks and courses, tailor my own courses to fit the needs of my students. Besides the ability to teach English as a language, I can, and have experience, teaching other disciplines, using English (for example, debate, presentation skills, creative writing, psychology, drama, drawing).