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Dustin A. Chaviano
Chicago, Illinois Krasnye Verota, Moscow United States dchav15@hotmail.com
Director of English, Happy Mind School Chain February 2017-Present
· After success of previous English clubs, hired to run the entire English program of a new school chain at three different locations around Moscow.
· Group classes for ages 3-7 and also teenagers.
· Unique course curriculum that is designed by myself and adjusted based on the needs of the students/parents.
Private English Teacher June 2011-Present
· Private tutor for Students of all ages and ability. In Person and via Skype Video Chat.
· Taught children individually and in small groups, ages 3-16 and also adults.
· Created personal and unique study programs for different students as well as adjusted to accommodate certain study programs that the individual already was using or needed to learn for entrance to elite private schools.
Pericles American Business & Legal Education October 2012-Present
· TOEFL teacher, focus on Listening and Speaking sections.
· Prepares advanced adult English speakers for TOEFL exam in order to apply to leading Western Universities.
· Course format is 6 weeks per group with traditional classroom lectures, interactive classroom lectures, and online study assignments.
Master English Teacher September 2015-May 2017
· Working for a historic and prestigious international school in Moscow with grades from kindergarten to high school, I would meet with all ages and make sure their lessons with their non- native English teachers were productive.
· Needed to be flexible and versatile to teach kids from 3-18 years old.
City Kids English Club February 2014-January 2017
· After great success with my English club at the Vinzavod Art School I was contacted by the manager of another school to start the same program for them. Started with a young learners group from 4-6 but this year we added a baby club of kids from 2-3.
Vinzavod Art School English Program September 2013-September 2017
· Head teacher and director of studies for beginner English class twice a week.
· Classes include English learning through, flashcards, games, songs, and art projects.
Private English Governor June 2013-April 2014
· Due to my success with one of my students in my English School, one of the families hired me as their private governor for the summer at their home in the French Riviera.
· English lessons lasted a few hours a day and then the rest of the time was spent outside playing games in parks and other physical activities such as going swimming and for walks.
· Aside from English development I was tasked with additional focus on the child's behavior challenges as I am uniquely skilled in that area.
· Spent entire day with the child. Official schedule was after breakfast until before dinner but that would change depending on the parent's requests, also accompanied family on their vacations.
· Job continued at their residence in Moscow until the student enrolled in an international school in France.
Family Club English School October 2012-June 2013
· Head teacher of entire school.
· Works primarily with students aged 3-6 as well as part time with “Baby Club” and younger learners ages 1-2 (Baby Club) and 2-4 (young learners).
· Classes were organized with classic teaching methods as wells Montessori components for development of individual imagination and creativity.
· Responsible for creating lesson plans in English study, arts & crafts, and games.
· Also taught basic music, dance, and exercise classes as was requested of me by management.
· Helped prepare students for entrance exams into international schools when requested.
Shane English School May 2011-July 2012
Shane English School is large company with schools all over the world. I worked in Wuxi, China.
· Worked with all ages, 3 year olds-teenagers.
· Worked in a variety of environments. Small traditional classes of 4-15 at the school headquarters as well as large classes (50-60 kids) in the Chinese Public Schools. Also spent time tutoring one on one.
· Since I was one of the older employees (born 1983) and had spent years working in a serious high pressure job the school manager quickly trusted me as his go-to teacher whenever one of the other teachers called in sick (which actually happened quite often).
· Outstanding student retention.
Education: Loyola University, Bachelor of Arts May 2007, Communications
Post Education:
Shane English School Teacher Training Modules
TEFL Certified
Other Experience:
-Years of experience in traditional/formal teaching methods as well as Montessori teaching methods.
-Academic preparation for students attempting to enter international schools.
-Interview practice for students applying to prestigious international schools.
-Accent elimination training for non-native speakers.
-Traveled to over 40 different countries.
-Star athlete in high school with focuses on hockey and American football.
-Featured performer in theater and choir performances through college.
-I also play the guitar at a beginner/intermediate level.
-As a teenager, I participated in some very advanced wilderness camping trips in the United States and Canada that involved backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Very comfortable in the outdoors.
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