Cотрудники LSE 2010 - 2011
Meet some of our teachers…
Nicholas Morris
Position: School Director
Years at LSE: 16
Hometown: Norwich, UK
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA/DELTA | BA in Sociology
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
What I most enjoy about teaching in Ukraine is the variety. At LSE we have students from three years old, young learners, teenagers and adults. We have so many different courses on offer that the teaching is interesting - General English, Cambridge Exams, IELTS, Independent Testing and Business Courses!! It’s all so interesting.
Sarah Barnes
Position: Academic Manager
Years at LSE: Since September 2011
Hometown: Ludgershall, UK
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | DELTA | BSc in Chemistry
What made you want to become an English teacher?
What I enjoy most about teaching is being able to help students achieve their goals, whether it’s getting a certain grade in an exam, being able to get a better job, or just getting a sense of achievement from being able to communicate successfully in another language. Having worked in several countries in Europe and Asia, I can appreciate how motivated Ukrainian students are. It makes teaching here at LSE a really rewarding experience.
John Pickles
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 3
Hometown: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | BA in Industrial Product Design & Engineering
What made you decide to teach in Ukraine?
I was drawn to Kyiv primarily because of the reputation of the established and well-run school here. It didn’t take long for me to discover that Ukrainian Students are conscientious, hardworking and highly motivated when it comes to learning English. They take lessons seriously and contribute to classroom discussions, but are more than happy to take part in light-hearted language activities at the end of lessons.
Lena Mikhoduy
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 2
Hometown: Starokostiantyniv, Ukraine
Qualifications: Cambridge ICELT | BA in Linguistics
What made you want to become an English teacher?
‘Find out what it is about teaching that gives you a buzz and focus on that. If nothing about teaching gives you a buzz – get another job.’ - Those were the words of my university teacher which I remember through all these years. Because every single day I spend in class with my students does give me a buzz, Students’ eyes and all those ‘whys’ or ‘why nots’. Students’ feedback shows that they have appreciated or enjoyed what I have done. It does not let you lose your inspiration and creativeness. Sometimes I wonder if students are given to us (teachers) to teach or to learn from? Both I believe.
Nate Everett
Position: Projects Manager
years at LSE: 5
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Qualifications: BA in Philosophy | MA in International Education | Cambridge CELTA
What made you decide to teach in Ukraine?
I originally began teaching English seven years ago simply because I wanted to spend some time abroad. Since that time, however, I’ve come to see language learning and language teaching as fascinating and rewarding tasks, and the latter carries a great deal of responsibility. Of course, I would encourage teachers who come to Ukraine to spend some time learning Russian as well!
Robert Hartigan
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 7
Hometown: Limerick, Ireland
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | DELTA
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Teaching in Ukraine has always been a pleasure. Working with groups of interesting, motivated and extremely keen students makes life so much more enjoyable for teachers. Seeing the enthusiasm my students show here makes me realise how important learning English is for Ukrainians. Being able to help in any way possible is always particularly rewarding for me.
Nadya Nikitenko
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 4
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | MA in Linguistics
What is the best piece of advice you can give your students?
My love of English made me become an English teacher. For those who want to improve their English I would recommend reading as much in English as you can, speaking with people in English as much as possible, putting your social life on hold for the duration of your studies, using as many supplemental materials as you can (movies, songs, newspapers, magazines, etc.), and following a consistent study schedule - I suggest two hours everyday. Remember - you must really want to learn it, otherwise you won’t achieve your aim. Good luck!
Victoria Voronko
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 3
Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | CPE | MA in History of International Relations & Law | MA in Applied Linguistics
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
It’s such a great thing to let others know what they didn’t know before. I’d say that the students are definitely the most worthwhile aspect of teaching. Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you have made a positive difference in their life. When a student asks you a question that tells you he is listening and wants to know more, or doesn’t quite understand so please try again… when their faces light up with that ‘Ah hah!’ glow that tells you have turned on the light for them. There isn’t any feeling that compares with those moments.
Vika Sherbakova
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 5 years
Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | CELTYL | BA in English and Literature
What is the best piece of advice you can give your students?
The best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Read books in English, watch films, TV, listen to radio broadcasts, audio books, take notes in English, stick notes with useful words and phrases on the mirrors or walls. Think in English! Use any possibility to speak English to your friends, on the phone, in the street. Listen to English songs and sing along! Have fun!
Fabian Harris
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: Just arrived in 2012!
Hometown: London, UK
Qualifications: Cambridge CELTA | BA French & Spanish
What made you want to become an English teacher?
My mother was a Montessori school teacher for over 10 years, my Aunt is currently a teacher in London and my cousin teaches English all over the World, so you could say I come from a family of teachers! Teaching is both challenging and very rewarding, no two days are ever the same and to have motivated students like here in the Ukraine, makes it a real pleasure to teach.
Alina Shkrebtiienko
Position: Teacher
Years at LSE: 3 years
Hometown: Mirgorod, Ukraine
Qualifications: Magistrate Degree in Linguistics | CELTA | CAE
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
There’s nothing that beats that moment of realization that students get something they have been struggling to learn. It’s almost like you can see the light go on in their eyes. To sit back and realize that you helped to unlock whatever barrier was holding them back makes the whole job worthwhile. These moments are really what being a teacher is about.
