Thomas Gabriel Chung

Profile

Multi-subject teacher and tutor with three and a half years of classroom and tutoring experience across mathematics, primary science, computer literacy and English for students aged 3 to 18, in person and online. Native English speaker with a strong academic foundation in mathematics, applied AI and engineering. Direct experience supporting children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention difficulties.

Experience

1. Native English Speaker Teacher — Intellektual Plus

   Sep 2026 — Present

   Istra, Moscow Region, Russia

   • Teach spoken English from kindergarten to Grade 9 across two school branches, in 45-minute lessons.
   • Lead the speaking strand of the English programme alongside a methodologist and two English teachers who cover grammar and theory, so pupils build both accuracy and fluency.
   • Build every lesson around games, role-plays, short plays, songs and Total Physical Response, with at least one game per lesson to keep mixed-ability classes engaged.
   • Teach a kindergarten group through play-based, movement-led activities suited to very young learners.
   • Report regularly to school management on class progress and pupil engagement.

2. Teacher & Tutor — SpeakyBoom

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Moscow, Russia

   • Designed and delivered differentiated English lessons for children aged 3–12.
   • Ran play-based lessons using 30+ songs, games and Total Physical Response activities per semester.
   • Improved students' test performance and confidence by an average of 65%.
   • Partnered with parents to reinforce learning goals and emotional development at home.

3. Ambassador — International Computer Science Competition (ICSC)

   Jun 2025 — Present
   • Run workshops, mentorship and outreach to promote computer science locally.
   • Support students entering global competitions and deepening their engagement with technology.

4. Teacher — Private Kindergarten «Сказочный домик»

   Feb 2026 — Aug 2026

   Moscow, Russia

   • Taught English to children aged 3–6 using game-based, interactive methods.
   • Worked directly with children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention difficulties — adapting pace, materials and instructions to each child.
   • Built a low-pressure environment that kept children with additional needs engaged and reduced anxiety around participation.
   • Used visual aids, repetition and structured routine to support children who need help staying on task.

5. Native English Language Instructor — Oxford Camp

   Jun 2026 — Jul 2026

   Moscow, Russia

   • Taught native-level English to children aged 9–13, A1 through B2.
   • Adapted delivery and pace to individual students inside a shared classroom.
   • Wrote individual written feedback for every learner, tracking strengths and growth areas.
   • Directed team challenges and student-led creative projects to build speaking confidence.

6. English Language Teacher — VIL Camp

   Jan 2026 — Feb 2026

   Moscow, Russia

   • Delivered A1–B1 lessons from a set curriculum, adapting to age and learning style.
   • Coordinated with camp staff to keep sessions consistent across a shared structure.
   • Facilitated informal English practice outside class to build social confidence.

7. Founder & Mentor — RiseStrong

   Aug 2023 — Jan 2026

   Nigeria

   • Founded the programme and designed its computer literacy and primary science curriculum for young people.
   • Led one-to-one mentoring and small-group workshops built around each participant's background.
   • Built long-term, trust-based relationships that improved confidence, communication and technical skill.

8. AI/ML Research Assistant — Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)

   Mar 2024 — Jul 2024

   Moscow, Russia

   • Built LLM-based educational models (LLaMA 3) for question generation, linked to a 60% improvement in student performance.
   • Co-authored academic publications and presented at AI education conferences.
   • Wrote technical specifications and user-behaviour analysis summaries.

9. Campus Ambassador — Yandex

   Feb 2023 — Jul 2024

   Innopolis & Moscow, Russia

   • Delivered workshops and talks on IT, mathematics and computer science for international students.
   • Promoted Yandex products and internships at Innopolis University, lifting student engagement.
   • Brought in 50+ new customers through direct outreach and word of mouth.
   • Recommended students for Yandex internships and supported talent recruitment.

Education

• MSc, Modern State of Artificial Intelligence — Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Moscow, Russia2022–2024
• MSc, Technological Entrepreneurship — Innopolis University, Innopolis, Russia2022–2024
• BSc, Automation of Technological Processes and Production — Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Voronezh, Russia2018–2022
• Certificate, Project Management — Google via Coursera, Remote2023–2024

No formal pedagogical degree — offset by a strong academic foundation in mathematics, applied AI and engineering, plus three and a half years of hands-on teaching with students aged 3 to 18.

Skills

Subjects

Mathematics · Primary science · Computer literacy · English (A1–B2)

Methods

Differentiated instruction · Total Physical Response · SEN classroom support · Lesson planning

Languages

English — Native · Russian — C1 Advanced

Languages

English — Native · Russian — C1 — Advanced

Awards & recognition

• Ambassador — International Computer Science Competition2025
• Finalist — Mathematics, master's level — All-Russian Olympiad2024
• Winner — AI Hackathon — Latoken2024
• Interview — AI and the future of urban mobility — KOTRA, South Korean Embassy, Moscow2024
• Winner — startup grant, 1,000,000₽ — Russian Federation2023
• Campus Ambassador — Yandex2023
• Bronze — AR Hackathon — Innopolis University2022
• Higher Scholarship Award for best students — Innopolis University2022
• Winner — Russian Scholarship Project (AI) — Russian Federation2022