Valeriia Davenport
@valeriiadavenport
Bilingual educator specializing in ELL instruction and classroom support with strong cross-cultural communication.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual (English–Russian) educator with experience teaching K–12 students, supporting English Language Learners, and delivering individualized instruction both in-person and online. I adapt quickly to new curricula and classroom settings, use digital learning tools like Google Classroom and Smartboards, and have a proven record managing classrooms, providing crisis intervention, and supporting students with special needs.
My background includes paraeducator and substitute teacher roles in U.S. schools and earlier classroom and tutoring experience in Russia, where I developed customized lesson plans, prepared students for exams, and collaborated effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators to improve learning outcomes for diverse learners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Substitute Teacher
Richland School District
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Adapted quickly to multiple schools and grade levels, managing classrooms of 30+ students while maintaining order and implementing creative instruction; received positive feedback from teachers and administrators.
Bilingual Paraeducator
McLoughlin Middle School
Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (10 months)
Provided daily instructional support for ELLs in English and Russian, collaborated with content teachers on inclusive lesson planning, and supported Russian dual-language instruction and assessment.
Online Private Tutor
Private Tutor
Dec 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Developed customized online lesson plans and delivered one-on-one and group sessions in English and Russian, improving students' reading, writing, speaking and listening and preparing them for exams.
Practicum English Teacher
Grammar School No.1
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Designed student-centered English lessons aligned with curriculum standards, integrated educational technology, and implemented classroom management strategies to support primary and secondary students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Arts, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2015 - 2020
Activities and societies: Practicum English Teacher at Grammar School №1; summer camp leadership; online tutoring experience.
Completed a B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with practica and teaching-focused coursework from 2015 to 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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