OKSANA VALENTJEVA
Vilnius
Summary
Experienced English Language and Literature educator with fourteen years of teaching experience. Skilled at designing dynamic, concept and inquiry-based curricula and leading students through deep literary exploration. Eager to bring this expertise to an international institution in a role focused on curriculum development, educational leadership, and fostering meaningful learning experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language and Literature Teacher
Vilnius International School
09.2014 - Current
- Designed and delivered concept-based units for Grades 6-9 aligned with IB principles;
- Developed interdisciplinary projects that connected literature with other subjects;
- Facilitated Socratic seminars, literary discussions and creative writing tasks to enhance student voice and critical thinking;
- Collaborated on assessment planning and curriculum mapping to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment;
- Participated in workshops devoted to relationship building, class management and student interaction;
- Promoted intercultural understanding through inclusive, inquiry-driven learning environments.
Lecturer
Vilnius University
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Faculty of Philology
- Taught English Grammar and Academic Presentations to undergraduate students
- Designed and delivered skills-based lessons to build confidence in academic communication;
- Assessed students performance through presentations, written assignments and exams through clear constructive feedback.
- Faculty of Philology
English Teacher
Kalba.lt
10.2013 - 06.2014
English Teacher
Vilnius Svajos Primary School
02.2012 - 05.2013
Education
MA - English Studies (Linguistics and Literature)
Vilnius University
01.2013
BA - English Philology, Teacher’s Qualification
Vilnius Pedagogical University
01.2010
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Unit planning
- Summative and formative assessment design
- Literary analysis
- Creative and academic writing instruction
- English grammar instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Oral communication
- Academic performance feedback
- Intercultural communication
- Collaborative learning
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Lithuanian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Lecturer
Vilnius University
02.2023 - 06.2024
English Language and Literature Teacher
Vilnius International School
09.2014 - Current
English Teacher
Kalba.lt
10.2013 - 06.2014
English Teacher
Vilnius Svajos Primary School
02.2012 - 05.2013
BA - English Philology, Teacher’s Qualification
Vilnius Pedagogical University
MA - English Studies (Linguistics and Literature)
Vilnius University
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