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Linara Olzhabekova

Almaty

Summary

Goal-minded English teacher designing english lesson plans to inspire and engage students. Highly adept in meeting course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading and writing in and out of classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teacher

Self-employment
Almaty
05.2024 - Current
  • Develop personalized learning plans based on each student’s goals, level, and interests.
  • Create original presentations and thematic vocabulary lists based on the students’ interests to make the material not only useful but also engaging. My lessons are interactive and cover all four key language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • Place special emphasis on a creative approach — I adapt homework assignments to the learner’s hobbies and interests, turning them into a space for self-expression and practical language use.
  • Aim to deliver knowledge by creating a comfortable and inspiring environment where English becomes a natural part of everyday life.
  • Integrating technology into the curriculum by utilizing online resources such as videos, games (WordWall, Baamboozle, etc), helpful resources (YouGlish, PlayPhrase.me, etc)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures

KIMEP University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
05-2024

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Language translation
  • Cultural competency
  • Student assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Public speaking
  • Educational technology
  • Language acquisition strategies

Languages

Russian
First Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Kazakh
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

English as a Second Language Teacher

Self-employment
05.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures

KIMEP University

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Glasgow
Linara Olzhabekova