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Thomas Gabriel Chung

Teacher & Tutor — Mathematics · Science · English

gabrielchung50@gmail.comTelegram @gabrielchungMoscow, Russiagabchung.net

Nigerian citizen with a valid Russian permanent residence permit. Open to relocation and to business trips.

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 Moscow 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 Language Instructor — Oxford Camp

    Jun 2026 — Present

    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.

  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»

    Jan 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. 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.

  6. 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.

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

    Mar 2024 — Jul 2024

    Moscow, Russia

    • Built AI-driven educational models that improved student performance by 60%.
    • Co-authored academic publications and presented at AI education conferences.
    • Wrote technical specifications and user-behaviour analysis summaries.

  8. 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, Technology 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