Polina Kuleshova

Profile
Confident, self-motivated and well organized communication professional with international experience in PR, GR and journalistic.

2 years tutoring and teaching experience. Worked at state and independent schools as a teacher (History and Political Science), and also as a private tutor for students, children and businessmen.

Experience and skills
“Kommersant”, publishing house Media project lobbyist (2010- present) Sponsorship, Russian and foreign experts; think-tanks, fundraising Starting-up the new media platform, devoted to sustainable development, responsible consumption, new way of thinking

August 2011- Moving to Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Freelance tutoring and teaching Russian language for Chinese and Burmese children and students.

ROCKWOOL Russia, PR Specialist (2007 – 2011) GR, PR, copyright, communications Worked on knowledge insulation material as being one of the best and cheapest ways to save energy in buildings – and battling climate change.

School #1143 – Teaching History and Political Science for young children and students.

“Afisha”, publishing house Correspondent (2005-2006) Author of several lifestyle issues (cinema, life in the city, books, etc)

Fields of competence
Russian for children and students – any age and level. Improves writing, reading, speaking and listening skills 9up to GCSE and A-level)
Conversation for Holiday and travel to Russia – everyday conversations, dialogs, situations, culture, tips for travelling, Internet and teenagers language.
Business Russian- basic level for business and corporate language communication for satisfying main communicative needs in everyday situations, in professional, business and socio-cultural spheres.

Personal approach
My motto is not only to teach language, but also make Russians closer to people of other cultures and languages by showing and researching rich Russian history, culture, humor and character. That is why I’m using press, everyday life stories and cases in addition to academic text books and methods. My journalistic and communication background together with education helps me to reach this goal.

References and Diplomas
Upon the request