Riverside School, Novogorsk
Ages 3–18 · Nursery to Senior School
Riverside School
Ages 3–18
Riverside School, Novogorsk
Ages 3–18 · Nursery to Senior School
Riverside School
Ages 3–18
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL · NOVOGORSK
Meet the people who teach and support children.
Get to know our teachers and their professional backgrounds. At your visit, ask who will teach your child’s group or year, which specialists are available and how to discuss their learning.
PhD in History. Education at MGIMO in regional studies, international relations and world history; a master’s degree from the University of London in the economics and management of South-East Asia.
Professional retraining in English-language teaching and educational management.
Larisa’s professional background brings together teaching and experience of Russian and British approaches to education.
Irina is a primary teacher with the first Russian professional qualification category. She also teaches school readiness, technology, physics and chemistry. Her profile records 10 years of teaching experience and five years of tutoring.
Education and training
Higher pedagogical education in primary teaching, general technical subjects (physics, chemistry and strength of materials), and technology. Further training in inclusive primary education under Russian educational standards and first aid in educational settings.
Irina believes every child has potential waiting to be discovered. She aims to help children open up, build confidence and recognise their own value, regardless of academic results. She enjoys making crafts and drawing with children, as well as reading and travelling.
Mr Robert is an international educator with more than 18 years of teaching experience in China and Russia. He has worked with children from kindergarten through secondary school, helping them use English with confidence and develop their communication skills. His lessons combine clear structure, creative activities and an encouraging atmosphere where children feel comfortable asking questions and trying new things.
Education and training
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, San José State University, USA. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education, completed in the United Kingdom.
Mr Nathan is an educator from the USA with more than 15 years of teaching experience. He helps pupils develop their English, explore history and geography, ask questions and think critically. Nathan also writes a blog about the English language, sharing practical advice and observations about language learning.
Education and training
A graduate of the University of Tennessee in Linguistics and Humanities, he also holds a TEFL certificate. Mr Nathan has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education in the United Kingdom, providing a foundation in modern British teaching methodology.
Mr Alexander is an educator from the USA with an academic background in Political Science and Public Administration. He aims to make subjects accessible and engaging, encouraging students’ interest in learning and helping them develop critical thinking skills.
Education and training
Educated at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Professional retraining in mathematics teaching and English language teaching, with additional training in teaching Python to school students.
A primary teacher educated in Pedagogy and Primary Education Methodology at Moscow Pedagogical State University. Her professional development covers teaching methods aligned with the updated Russian primary education standards, mathematical development through L. G. Peterson’s Learning to Learn programme, and support for children with special educational needs.
Education and training
Qualification: Primary School Teacher. Further training in primary teaching methods, inclusive education and first aid in educational settings.
An educator with more than 35 years of teaching and school leadership experience. She has led schools attached to the Russian Embassies in Jordan and Sri Lanka and worked as deputy head and a mathematics and computing teacher at the Russian Embassy school in Morocco. Her experience also includes leadership roles at Moscow’s Mir Intellekta and Patriot schools. At Riverside, she brings together subject teaching, school leadership and experience of working with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Education and training
Holds the highest Russian professional qualification category for both teaching and school leadership, with further training in education quality management. Awarded a Certificate of Honour by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.
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