My name is Annа. I’m from a small town near Chicago in the Midwestern United States and I have been living and working abroad as an English teacher for nearly 9 years. I’ve taught general English to all ages from preschool to professional adults. I’ve also taught exam preparation courses (IELTS, TOEFL) and academic writing. At university I studied Global Studies which sparked my interest in living and working abroad and meeting people from a variety of different countries and cultures.

I moved to South  Korea after university to teach English. It was a very rewarding and exciting experience for me and it inspired me to get more qualifications and continue teaching. Since then I have taught in Myanmar, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and I’m currently working in St. Petersburg, Russia.

In my free time I enjoy travelling, cooking, going to the gym, reading, listening to music and going to concerts. I base my lessons around my students’ needs and use the communicative approach to help them to make noticeable progress in an enjoyable environment. I motivate my students by using real life examples and situations that are relevant to their work and social lives.

I’m looking forward to studying with you, having interesting conversations and most importantly, seeing you achieve your goals.