Russian, interpreter, translator, tutor at Russian Genie.co.uk. My Background

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Centre was named after my grandfather.

My mother was a personal interpreter to Tony Curtis.

I am listed as a casual interpreter with the Central Interpreters Unit of the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Directorate.

1985-1987

Guide work around Moscow with groups of Americans.

1988-1992

I studied English and French at Moscow Linguistic University (former Institute of foreign languages).

1989-1991

Vast experience in interpreting for Australian and New Zealand business men interested in buying Russian films.

1991-1991

Gorbachev's Presidential Office Department of Correspondence.

1992-1992

Teacher of English grammar. MGIMO IBS.

1995-1996

Translation and interpreting work for Somerset Youth Services.

1996-2000

Translation and interpreting work for Mendip District Council on Belarus Project, subjects: sexual education, aids, drugs, police, law and order, environment, management and business, internet and training in computer literacy.

1993-1993

Evening courses at Strode College.

1993-1995

Taught a variety of Russian Language courses at Richard Huish College, Taunton.

1994-1995

Personal English tuition at Crispin School, Somerset.

1994,95,97

Technical translation and interpreting for John Heathcoat and Co., textile factory.

1996-1997

GCSE and A Level teaching at Millfield School.

1996-1999

Personal Russian tuition, Edgarley hall (Millfield Preparatory school).

1997-1997

Language services to Wells local charity,"Children of Chernobyl" fund.

May 2001

Completed two modules for the Diploma in Foreign Languages for International Communication (Russian) with the Institute of Linguists.
Examination results:

Module I - Merit

Module III - DIstinction.

May 2002

Completed the Diploma in Foreign Languages for International Communication (Russian):

Module II - Distinction

Background Knowledge Paper - Distinction.

Since September 2001

Learning Support Assistant, Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 years) at Stoberry Park School, Wells, Somerset.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, Disorder (AD/HD) is my special field of interest.

July 2004

University of Cambridge, Level 4 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA).
Pass (Grade A) (A pass (Grade A) is awarded to candidates whose performance in the written assignments meets the specified criteria and who have demonstrated in their teaching practice a level of achievement significantly higher than that required to meet pass-level criteria in relation to:

ability to plan for effective teaching
classroom teaching skills
awareness of teaching and learning processes

Russian Genie Interpreter, translator tutor