Tutor details
Dmitry
Personal Statement
Dmitry is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating from the university's premier merit-based scholarship program, the Levine Scholars Program. In undergrad, he received a BA in English (Language and Digital Technology) and a BA in Applied Anthropology with minors in Russian Studies and Linguistics. During his four years at UNC Charlotte, he studied abroad three times, spending a summer in Stellenbosch, South Africa, a semester in St. Petersburg, Russia, and a summer on an archaeological dig site in the Holy City of Jerusalem. He is currently a Master’s Candidate at Georgetown University on a fully-funded merit scholarship, studying professional applications of sociolinguistics (i.e. language in social contexts and how language-based data can be used for meaningful change). He has a vast array of intellectual interests, including discourse analysis, identity co-construction, extremism and conflict, intercultural and interdiscourse communication, institutional gatekeeping, digital discourse and communication in virtual environments, international education, and multilingualism. As a queer, first-generation college student, Dmitry’s teaching philosophy is to question and push traditional molds of success in educational spaces. He embraces the beauty of diversity and nuanced lived experience when he works with his students, understanding every student is unique in their own way. Furthermore, he believes that they have the right to shine in their educational endeavors regardless of background. Dmitry infuses this mentality with his technical and analytical understanding of identity and language-based practices to help his students best express themselves in their academic work.
Education
MA Language and Communication (MLC) (Georgetown University - 2023)
BA English (Language and Digital Technology) (UNC Charlotte - 2021)
Subjects
Awards and Recognitions
Recipient of the Levine Scholarship at UNC Charlotte-2017
Recipient of the Blaire Rudes Linguistics award-2020
Recipient of a full merit scholarship to Georgetown University's graduate school-2021
Recipient of the Marian Beane Crossing Borders Writing Competition Honorary Mention-2018
Testimonials
"Dmitry is very good at what he does. He has tutored my children for many years and we have been quite pleased with the results. He’s almost a one my daughter was successful in taking the Mandarin exam and they are both confident in starting a new school year all because of the vision, preparation and thoroughness of Dmitry!"
"Dmitry's enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and genuine character make him a sought after tutor. His engaging instructional tone and supportive motivational style work well with all age groups. One of the strongest students I have ever worked with, the next best thing to bottling Dmitry's gifts is hiring him as a tutor or essay specialist. It is gratifying to see him grow from a student to colleague." — Proud Mentor
"Dmitry is an exceptional young man with a passion for helping others. His skill set includes providing tutorial services and essay/writing support for students and professionals alike. His knowledge, skills, ability, and attitude make him an excellent tutor and mentor." — College VP
"Dmitry was a fantastic tutor and employee. He was motivated, intelligent, kind, and personable. His students greatly benefited from working with him and they felt comfortable with him. I enjoyed supervising him, and I know he will be successful in his future career!" — Supervisor