Karina Proshina

Hello!

With over 15 years of experience working at some of London's leading Advertising agencies, I offer key insights into the ins and outs of Ad agency life. If you're looking to make those key life decisions like choosing which course to study at University or what to do next in your career, I offer GCSE and A-Level students advice from real life experience in my Advertising course. I also have extensive experience starting and running international startups for students who need professional guidance.

With over 12 years of experience teaching English as a second language online, I have worked with a wide range of students (between the ages of 7 to 50) across a wide range of needs —academic, business, and conversational. I deliver engaging Zoom or Teams lessons, with tailored 1-to-1 sessions after getting to know student's needs. I have also successfully prepared students for their IELTS exams and in the last 4 years have assisted a student in his 40s move from level B2 (upper intermediate) to C2 (proficient). I also teach Russian as I'm bilingual!

My overall approach focuses on building fluency, correcting grammar, incorporating real-life colloquial terms and creating interactive activities that support each student's learning style. I help learners achieve their personal goals through tailored lesson plans and well researched topics. Having also invigilated over 30 plus high-stakes GCSE exams in the UK in 2025, I have deepened my understanding of online exam systems, safeguarding, and the pressure of online exams that students face today. I therefore, incorporate this experience into my teaching to help students remain calm, feel prepared, and confident under pressure.