Darya Komyshan
@daryakomyshan
I design evidence-based learning experiences and coach international professionals in English communication.
What I'm looking for
I build online English courses, teacher-development programs, and digital learning resources through my independent education business, serving students and teachers internationally.
Over 18+ years, I’ve designed curricula, assessments, multimedia learning materials, and interactive activities grounded in second-language acquisition and learning science. I also coach professionals and advanced learners in academic and professional communication, and create educational content for an audience of 25,000+ educators and learners.
My university teaching includes Academic English instruction at Colorado State University and Russian language and culture instruction as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at St. Olaf College.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder | Learning Experience Designer | Teacher Trainer
Sep 2007 - Present (18 years 11 months)
• Design comprehensive online English courses from curriculum planning and assessment design to multimedia production and learner support.
• Develop professional development programs, workshops and practical teaching resources for English language teachers, e.g., Teach Like a Pro - a professional development program helping English teachers improve lesson design, classroom methodology and studen
• Designed and delivered Academic English instruction for international students preparing for undergraduate and graduate study in the United States.
• Developed learning activities to strengthen academic writing, presentations, discussion skills and classroom communication.
• Assessed learner progress and provided individualized feedback to support academic success.
• Adapted instruction fo
• Selected as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant in the United States.
• Designed and delivered Russian language and culture instruction for undergraduate students.
• Planned engaging lessons promoting language acquisition and intercultural communication.
• Evaluated candidates for U.S.-funded educational exchange programs across multiple regions of Russia.
• Conducted interviews and presentations for students, parents, and educators.
• Coordinated selection processes while ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Developed strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international education environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Colorado State University
Master's degree, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
2019 - 2024
Graduated with a 3.90 GPA. Specialized in second language acquisition, curriculum development, language assessment, instructional design and evidence-based English language teaching. Conducted graduate-level coursework focused on designing effective learning experiences for multilingual learners.
Moscow State Pedagogical University
Theory and Practice of Teaching Foreign Languages
2015 - 2016
Grade: Graduated with Distinction
One-year postgraduate professional diploma focused on foreign language pedagogy, teaching methodology, curriculum development, language assessment, and classroom practice.
Russian Foreign Trade Academy
Bachelor's degree, International private law
2007 - 2012
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