Teaching has been a passion of mine for many years.

I am a Lecturer in Russian. I first graduated in Economics at the Kyiv National Economic University and worked for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Kyiv. I began teaching Russian at the University of Exeter in 2001, where I was awarded an MA with distinction in Translation in 2010.

My focus has always been on improving the student experience and designing high-quality digital learning resources to support students' learning alongside live teaching.

Throughout my 21-year teaching career at the University of Exeter, I have continuously taught writing, oral, translation and comprehension seminars in Russian modules at all levels.

While the teaching I have done at degree level has been as a Russian programme team member delivering pre-existing modules, I am now also teaching at the Foreign Language Centre. I have drawn on my experience and expertise to develop, convene and teach two new Russian modules at the FLC.

From 2007 to 2020 inclusive, I have created, developed and delivered Russian courses for the Evening Language Programme for different abilities. These ran continuously and very successfully.

I became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2012, after completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice at the University of Exeter.

Since 2013, I have been involved with MA Translation as a dissertation supervisor and first marker. In 2018-19, I successfully designed and delivered Russian language courses - 'Languages in Action' - for the Tri-Service University's Short Course Programme for The Ministry of Defence.

With a strong background in Russian and Ukrainian translation, I am an experienced teacher in both languages at all levels and enjoy learning and sharing ideas and cultures. I am interested in innovative teaching in intercultural contexts. I am continuously using creative pedagogical methods and new digital teaching tools to improve my students' learning experience. I have had the opportunity to utilise my Russian language across diverse professional contexts – from translating complex material (including working with the public sector/ private clients/ the publishing industry) to singing Russian songs in class with my students.

I have received a DVC Education Commendation, several Above & Beyond nominations, and consecutive nominations for the Teaching Awards to recognise my contribution to teaching, new approaches in methodology, student support and enhancements to the student's learning experience.