Natalia became a part of the vibrant ISM community in 2012.
Passionate about cultivating a love for the Russian language, she is a seasoned educator with extensive experience in teaching children of all age groups and guiding secondary students through their Russian GCSE journey. With an unwavering commitment to maintaining students’ motivation, Natalia goes above and beyond to ensure her students not only excel in their studies, but also develop a genuine affection for the language during their time in Russia. She believes a communicative approach and a positive emotional engagement are the key to successful learning. By employing dynamic lessons filled with laughter, creativity, and a sense of fun, she strives to make language learning most memorable and enjoyable.
She embraces new challenges working in cultural diversity, constantly evolving both personally and professionally.
Away from school, Natalia enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors and doing sports, such as figure skating.
Qualifications:
Theory and Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign
Language, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia