I am a highly qualified (Sorbonne, Birkbeck) and experienced teacher of English: academic, business, media, writing essays, conversation practice. Teaching English to international students in Paris.

Irina is a very well qualified language teacher with a very good backgrounding in English, French and Comparative Literature, passionate about teaching and foreign languages. Feedback from her students and clients is on the whole good to excellent; if there are negative points, Irina proves very cooperative in improving herself and her teaching to her students satisfaction. She has a good ability at handling all levels of competency and to encourage participation from all students. In teaching observations of her, as part of professional development programs, she shows a professional attitude to the teaching and learning situation, showing due attention to her students as a group and as individuals, as well as keeping a good pace in the class. Her program planning shows a clear idea of course objectives, how to get to these, the importance of homework as part of the curriculum, and how her coursework is to assist her students after completing the course. As a colleague Irina fits in very well, and is a pleasure to work with.