Information About Elena - Luton teacher - (12 reviews)
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This is how 4 referees rated Elena:
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Subjects Taught
Painting |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £20.00 |
| Intermediate | £20.00 |
| Advanced | £20.00 |
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Personal Description:
A qualified teacher of Art, I taught in secondary schools and professional colleges before moving to UK in 1994. Since then, I've worked in UK in various educational settings as well as engaging in private tuition.
I am a member of Bedfordshire Artists Network.
Teaching Experience:
I have over 20 years experience in supervising learning and teaching children and adults of varied abilities and background both in UK and abroad.
Teaching Approach:
My approach to teaching is always personal; I prefer to work with my students either on on-to-one basis or in small groups for better results.
I teach drawing and painting with acrylics and oil; and provide therapeutic art sessions for those suffering with depression and anxiety.
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Native Language: Russian
Additional Languages: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Gorlovka Arts College (1985) - Teacher of Art (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
Elena's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 12 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
From Ann (/5): Elena accepted my enquiry about teaching my son (with SpLD) online. She took advice from a friend of hers about how to teach such kids. About 3 or 4 sessons in, she lost her temper wth my son who called me for help. She then told me that he was stupid and lazy and that I was a stupid mother for believing he had SpLD. I ended the phone call.
Reply from: Elena:I'm afraid that Ms Todd is prevaricating a bit. I did accept her son as my student but warned her that it will be a trial since I have no experience in tutoring children with dyslexia. Ms Todd insisted on us trying it and she was present during all 3 sessions interfering and coaching me. After our third lesson, I informed her that I will not be continuing for two reasons: her constant interference and the fact that I felt unequal to the task. Ms Todd became verbally abusive and confrontational and I had to ask her to stop harassing me. I would never use the words Ms Todd attributed to me. Why Ms Todd decided to post slanderous feedback a year after is anyone's guess…
From Alice (/5): Elena worked well with my son starting in January 2016 through to taking his GCSE in June 2019.
He mainly had lessons via Skype which worked really well for fitting into his schedule after school.
Learning was structured and disciplined, with homework, and exam preparation was very thorough.
I'd have no hesitation in recommending Elena to others.
He mainly had lessons via Skype which worked really well for fitting into his schedule after school.
Learning was structured and disciplined, with homework, and exam preparation was very thorough.
I'd have no hesitation in recommending Elena to others.
From Sean (/5): I have only been Studying with Elena for a short time. My aim is to be able to be able to speak Russian as I have a friend that I visit in the Ukraine.
I chose Elena as I wanted face to face lessons. I have found Elena to be patient, kind and professional.
I am already confident that her approach will give me the skills I need to communicate when abroad.
I am thoroughly enjoying learning from her.
I chose Elena as I wanted face to face lessons. I have found Elena to be patient, kind and professional.
I am already confident that her approach will give me the skills I need to communicate when abroad.
I am thoroughly enjoying learning from her.
From Maria (/5):
From Vincent (/5): Very helpful and concentrated on the conversational Russian I required for my trip to Russia.
From Liz (/5): My 13 year old is learning Russian with Elena. She is enjoying the lessons and making great progress. The resources are great and Elena adds lots of context which adds interest.
From Lina (/5): Elena is a great teacher. She explains important concepts of Russian language in the ways that I can understand. Elena demonstrates the enthusiasm in teaching the language. The teacher is helpful and patient if I encounter difficulties in the certain topics. I highly recommend Elena to anyone who would like to learn Russian language.
From Kirsty (/5): Elena is reliable and has a relaxing and calm personality with a comfortable homely place to learn.
Elena has amazing eye for art and teaches well.
I have enjoyed every hour and hope to enjoy more.
Elena has amazing eye for art and teaches well.
I have enjoyed every hour and hope to enjoy more.
Reply from: Elena:Thank you, Kirsty. It's a pleasure working with you.
From Jacqueline (/5): Elena has begun teaching my son some very rudimentary and important rules/ techniques with respect to art that he had not been taught
previously.
She has kept sessions pitched perfectly for him at age 12 and has made each lesson varied,
enjoyable and interactive.
My son is learning a lot and improving immensely.
previously.
She has kept sessions pitched perfectly for him at age 12 and has made each lesson varied,
enjoyable and interactive.
My son is learning a lot and improving immensely.
From Marina (/5): Elena is a wonderful tutor. We are looking forward to continue working with her!
Marina
Marina
From David (/5): I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons with Elena. Elena is a good, very able tutor, and makes use of a wide variety of learning aids to help me develop my skills in speaking, writing and reading. Elena is very patient and encouraging in the face of my many mistakes!
But I can tell she is thorough and patient, I had many questions for Elena and she took the time to explain all of her answers to me.
If my circumstances change, I would not hesitate to contact Elena again to tutor me in Russian.