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Mark Janselewitz
5.0
United States•
2:20 PM (GMT-05:00)
English
34
479
English
34
479
Speaks
Russian
C2
,Mandarin
A2
,Kazakh
A2
About Me
I want to be your English exam coach! I specialize in getting students ready for exams, whether that be the TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, SSAT, GMAT, GRE, or others. I am an excellent essay writing and speaking coach, but I also guide students through the nuances of reading and listening. I understand the peculiarities of each of the different exams, and will create a course plan around your individual needs and goals. My teaching style is intense and focused on results. However, I am sensitive to an individual’s own learning peculiarities and personality.
I use a range of different materials. Many of these are specific for the exam in question, but I also implement my own specific, customized materials to assist students learn and improve their skills.
Although I am from the US state of Ohio, I lived in Central Asia for over 15 years. Still, I am easily accessible from a large number of time zones in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I have a B.A. in Journalism, and an M.A. in humanities. I am fluent in Russian, and CELTA certified. I have been preparing students for exams since 2011.
I am a U.N. certified examiner for EALTS (an English proficiency test for pilots and air-traffic controllers). As an examiner I see things through the eyes of the examinees, so I can appreciate what students go through during test-time. I can get you ready for your test!!!
Read MoreI use a range of different materials. Many of these are specific for the exam in question, but I also implement my own specific, customized materials to assist students learn and improve their skills.
Although I am from the US state of Ohio, I lived in Central Asia for over 15 years. Still, I am easily accessible from a large number of time zones in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I have a B.A. in Journalism, and an M.A. in humanities. I am fluent in Russian, and CELTA certified. I have been preparing students for exams since 2011.
I am a U.N. certified examiner for EALTS (an English proficiency test for pilots and air-traffic controllers). As an examiner I see things through the eyes of the examinees, so I can appreciate what students go through during test-time. I can get you ready for your test!!!
Private Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
3 years ago 
98.00%479 
21.2 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
1995 - 1996
M.A. Central Eurasian Studies (uncompleted)
Indiana University - Indiana, USA
Uzbek language, Kazakh language, Central Asian history, political science, religion, culture
1992 - 1994
M.A. Slavic and East European Studies
Ohio State University - Ohio, USA
Russian language, Central Asian history, political science, culture
1987 - 1991
Work Experience
2015 - 2020
Private Tutor / Translator / Editor
USAID, Institute of World Economy and Politics, individual students - Almaty, Kazakhstan
Coached students on proficiency exams (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.), translated documents from Russian into English, edited English-language articles
2019 - 2020
Examiner (Assessor and Interlocutor)
Swan Aviation in affiliation with the U.N. International Civil Aviation Organization - Almaty, Kazakhstan
Examiner of the EALTS (English for Aviation Language Testing System) proficiency exam for pilots and air-traffic controllers
2019 - 2020
Instructor of English Language
National Women's Pedagogical University - Almaty, Kazakhstan
Instructor of; English proficiency exams (IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT), general English
2011 - 2015
Instructor of English Language
KIMEP: Kazakhstan Institute of Management and Economic Progress - Almaty, Kazakhstan
Instructor of: general English, business English, proficiency exams (IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT)
Certifications
2014 - 2014