James
Burke
Davidson, NC ****6
************@*****.***
********@****.***
SUMMARY
I am currently 22 years old. I am set to obtain my undergraduate degree in International Studies in December
2014. My main focus of work has been education. I have experience in teaching English as a second language
in many diverses settings. I have taught English to many Russian speaking students in Charlotte, NC as well as
Moscow, Russia. In Moscow I taught English for a semester at London Gates Educational Group. The age
range of the students was 14 to 16 years old. I have experience teaching English as a second language to
students in the North Carolina Public school system, particularly at Albemarle Road Elementary School in
Charlotte. I have been studying the Russian language for several years and I completed my Russian minor at
the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I am currently a senior. My focus on international studies
has caused allowed me to travel, work, and study in various countries. I have been to several cities in Russia
including Moscow, Kazan, St Petersburg, and Yaraslavl. I spent the spring semester of 2013 studying Russian
language and culture at Moscow University for the Humanities. I then continued my studies at Moscow State
University where I studied linquistics and international relations.
EXPERIENCE
English Teacher, London Gates Educational Group
Moscow, Russia January 2013-April 2013
Contact: Alexey Korenev
Адрес в Москве:
ул. Б. Молчановка, 12 (4 этаж)
******@***********.***
This is a private school in the center of Moscow near Novy Arbat Street. I would teach a class of middle school students
3 - 4 times a week as a substitute teacher. My responsibilities were to fulfill the duties of an English language instructor.
Accomplishments
• Gained experience teaching in a classroom setting
• Learned how to develop and implement effective lesson plans for each day.
• Gained experience working with a diverse group of Russian speaking students who spoke English on a wide
variety of levels
• Over the course of the semester, students were able to show signs of improvement in their understanding and
implementation of English grammar and syntax
English Tutor, Albemarle Road Elementary School
Charlotte, NC September 2013- December 2013
Contact; Elena King
*******@****.***
Address: 7800 Riding Trail Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone :980-***-****
I was given an opportunity to work as a teacher assistant in a very diverse setting. Many of the students at the school
speak a language other than English. A large number of students were recent immigrants to the United States. I
assisted students who were still in the beginning stages of learning the English language. I worked with students from
the 5th grade. They represented countries such as Nepal, the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, and Moldova.
Accomplishments
• Gained experience working in a U.S 5th grade classroom setting
• Was able to teach a diverse group of students English without knowing how to speak all of their respective
native languages
• Students were able to show consistent improvement in their English reading and writing skills over the course
of the semester
Volunteer English Tutor, Catholic Social Services
Location: 1123 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Duration: June 2013-December 2013
Contact: 704-***-****
*****@****************.***
http://www.ccdoc.org/services/refugee-citizenship-language
Bill Lemay - Board of Directors
I volunteered to work as an English tutor to newly arrived immigrants to the Charlotte region. I worked primarily with
Russian speaking immigrants from Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belorussia, and Ukraine. I taught students from ages as
young as 4 to as old as 50. My primary responsibilities would be to visit the families at their home and conduct an
English language class lasting an hour and thirty minutes on average.
Accomplishments
• Able to gain additional experience teaching English as a second language to native Russian speakers
• The English lessons were helpful in assisting the newly arrived immigrants to work in a community that
primarily has English as the main language of choice.
• The children were able to have an easier transition into the U.S school system due to the improvement of their
English reading, writing, and listening skills
English Tutor, Language Box Education Company
Location: Moscow, Russia, Novocheremushkinskayast. 38, building 1,
Contact: Svetlana Koldayeva
Phone: 849********
Duration: September 2013 – March 2014
Email - ***********@****.**
I began working here as an English tutor/instructor. My students were primarily children. Thier ages
ranged from 11 years old from 17 years old. I would usually conduct the lesson at the home of the client.
Accomplishments
- When I first began working with my students, the majority of them could only speak English at the Elementary or Basic
level. My students all showed signs of improvement at the grammatical, lexical, and speaking level.
- After a few lessons of working with my students, the majority were able to improve their grades in their English classes
at their respective schools.
- Since my students were primarily children, I was able to gain experience in finding and developing the best teaching
methods to help children learn the English language more quickly and efficiently.
English Instructor at Tom’s House Educational Company
Location: Офис в Москве:
Тверская ул., д. 18, корп. 1
Contact: Balahontseva Juliya
Tel: +7-495-***-****, +7-495-***-****
E-mail: *********@****-*****.**
Web: www.toms-house.ru
Duration: January 2014 – Present
Summary: Tom’s House in located in the center of Moscow. My primary duties included teaching classes
of adult students. The average class size would be approximately 8 students. I was given the task of
teaching studetns at the intermediate and advanced of the English language. I taught general as well as
Business English. I usually I would be sent to the companies where my students worked. Many of my
students were learning Business English so they would be able to meet with representatives from other
international companies and speak English fluently.
Accomplishments:
• Gained additional experience working in a classroom setting
• Working at this company has helped me improve my approach to education when teaching several
adult students at a time in a classroom setting.
• I had the opportunity to teach both general and business English. I taugh business English to adult
studetns who work for companies such as Renault, Gazprom, and Setek Engineereing Co.
Many of my students are now able to travel to other countries and work with other international
companies due to their improved fluency in
Company: Set International School
Address: 4-aya Parkovaya st., 10A, Moscow
Metro: Izmailovskaya
Telephone numbers: +7-925-***-**-**, +7-499-***-**-**
e-mail: ****@*********.**
skype: setschool
Responsibilities: This is a kindergarden that consists of students aged 2-7. My primary responsibilites included
teaching the English language to these students through creative and interactive games and activites.
Accomplishments:
- I was able to improve my approach to teaching English to students between the ages of 2
and 7.
- I discovered and implemented new tecniques for teaching English to large groups of
children through fun and interactive ways.
- I gained more experience in regards to managing a classroom effectively with over 15
childrren.
Summary: Although my focus of work has been primarily on education, the skills I have learned through
my past jobs can be applied to other areas of work besides education. As a teacher in a formal classroom
setting, I was able to improve my organizational skills. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping a very
organized and effective schedule. When working with so many students, it is also required to be
organized. I was able to work efficiently and effectively even under pressure. Many of the administrative
skills that I acquired working as a teacher may also be applied to an office setting
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location: 9201 University City BLVD, Charlotte, NC, 28223
Class: Senior, Undergraduate
Major: International Studies
Minor: Russian
Summary: I am currently a senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am expected to receive my
undergraduate degree in December 2014. My major is in international studies with a concentration in European history,
politics, and culture. My minor is in Russian. I have recently completed all the required courses to attain my Russian
minor. I have taken classes from entry level Russian to the advanced level. I was also given permission by the
education department at UNCC to take courses that concentrate on teaching English as a second/foreign language.
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• I have taken six semesters of Russian language courses
• I have a solid foundation of speaking, reading, and writing in the Russian language
• I have taken several courses on Russian history, culture, and politics
• These courses have provided me with an understanding of current affairs in Russian politics, economics, and
cultural life
• I have taken TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) course
• These teaching courses have provided me with many tools and techniques for teaching in a classroom setting
• I currently have a GPA of 3.4
Moscow University for the Humanities (Московский гуманитарный университет)
Location: ул. Юности, 5/1, Moscow, Russia
Class: sophmore, Undergraduate
Major: International Studies
Minor: Russian
Summary: In 2013 I attended one semester at the university. There I took intensive Russian language courses as well
as courses on Russian History and culture.
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• I was able to improve my speaking and listening skills in the Russian language due to the courses being
taught in Russian language
• Living in the city of Moscow also gave me the opportunity to improve my Russian speaking skills on a daily
basis
• I was given exposure to a different educational system than that of the U.S
• While studying at the university I also worked part time as an English teacher in the center of the city
• Teaching and being a student at the same time helped me improve my multi-tasking skills
Moscow State University (Московский государственный университет имени М.В.Ломоносова)
Location: Moscow, Russia
Address: ул. Ленинские Горы, 1, Москва, 119991
Major: International Relations and Lingustics
Faculty: Faculty of Foreign Languages and Area Studies Lomonosov Moscow State University: 119192,
Russia, Moscow, Lomonosov Str., 31, Bldg. a/ Phone: +7-495-***-**-**, Fax: +7-495-***-**-**, E-
mail: ****@***.***.**
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Attending this university gave me the opportunity to improve my Russian language skills to a high
enough level that allows me to teach Russian students who have no prior experience speaking or
communicating in English.
- I was able to improve my translation skills from English to Russian and Russian to English both
orally and in written form.
- I received high marks in all of my lectures and further improved my communication skills in
Russian.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.