Hello and welcome! My name is Maryna, and I am originally from Crimea. I am a highly experienced Russian language professional with a degree in foreign language acquisition and 15 years of service as an instructor, curriculum developer, and training specialist for the U.S. Department of State. I am also a polyglot and the mother of a bilingual child. These combined experiences give me academic, professional, and personal insight into how languages are truly learned and sustained over time. I...
Hello and welcome! My name is Maryna, and I am originally from Crimea. I am a highly experienced Russian language professional with a degree in foreign language acquisition and 15 years of service as an instructor, curriculum developer, and training specialist for the U.S. Department of State. I am also a polyglot and the mother of a bilingual child. These combined experiences give me academic, professional, and personal insight into how languages are truly learned and sustained over time. I have taught diplomats, students, adoptive parents, immigrants, and other motivated learners who required measurable, real-world proficiency — not just textbook knowledge, but the ability to function confidently in authentic situations.
My teaching approach is modern, communicative, interest-based, and student-led, with a strong focus on fluency, functional grammar, and learning by doing. I design customized lessons that build confidence in real-life contexts from the very beginning. You will receive consistent support between classes, along with interactive quizzes and personalized flashcards to reinforce progress and ensure steady, long-term results.
I look forward to working with you and supporting your language-learning journey.
