Mark Neil Davess is a British citizen born in Cambridge, UK who has extensive experience teaching and translating between English, Russian, and German. He has over 25 years of experience living and working in Russia, including positions as a teacher at international schools in Moscow from 1999 to 2015. He holds several certificates in teaching English to speakers of other languages and has strong computer skills. His work and education history show a background in engineering apprenticeships as well as degrees in languages and teaching qualifications focused on his areas of expertise in teaching, translation, and developing understanding across cultures.

1. Mark Neil Davess
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Personal Details
Place of birth - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Passport – British/EU, expires May 22nd
2025
Driving License - full UK/EU License, No violations
Languages
English - native
Russian - fluent, advanced written and spoken
German - upper intermediate written and spoken
Employment History
2013 - 2015 - Moscow, Russia. Part-time self-employed Private ESOL Teacher & Translator (Russian-English)
2011 - 2013 - British International School, Moscow, School 3. Full-time KS3 History/English/ESOL Teacher & Class Tutor
2005 - 2011 - British International School, Moscow, School 5. Full-time ESOL Teacher/Assistant Coordinator
1999 - 2003 - British Council, Moscow, Russia. ESOL Teacher
1999 - 2005 - Moscow, Russia. Part-time self-employed Private ESOL Teacher
1999 - 2001 - Moscow, Russia. Part-time, self-employed translator, film narrator (Russian-English, Russian-German)
1998 - 1999 - BKC/International House, Moscow, Russia. Assistant Director of Studies / ESOL Teacher
1996 - 1998 - BKC/International House, Zelenograd (Moscow) Russia. Full-time ESOL teacher
1995 - 1996 - QUIT, London, U.K. Assistant to Fundraising and Corporate Services
1994 - 1995 - Komso, hospital charity, St. Petersburg, Russia. Interpreter, General Labourer, Painter & Decorator
1992 - 1993 - Lingva School of English, St. Petersburg, Russia. Part-time English Teacher
1992 - 1992 - McGarel Magazine, University of Westminster, London, U.K. Reviewer
1989 - 1990 - Northamptonshire County Council, Northampton, U.K. Historical Researcher
1983 - 1990 - Musician (drums/percussion).Factory/Warehouse worker. U.K.
1981 - 1985 - The Express Lift Company Ltd. Northampton/London, U.K. Technician Apprentice
Education and Training
2003 - Young Learners – Training Workshop For Teachers of 5 - 14 years (British Council – Educational Enterprises) -
British Council, Prague, Czech Republic.
2002 - Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to Adults
(University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - International Examinations)
International House London (distance learning with professional support
provided through British Council, Moscow, Russia)
1995 - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity College London)
Grade ‘B’ - Golders Green College of English, London, U.K.
1995 - Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Russian and German/Literature)
Grade ‘Upper Second Class Honours’ - University of Westminster, School of Languages
1990 - General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level German (University of Oxford Delegacy
of Local Examinations) - Grade ‘C’ – Daventry Tertiary College, Daventry, U.K.
1989 - General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level English Literature (The Associated
Examining Board) - Grade ‘C’ – Adult Education Centre, Northampton, U.K.
1983 - BTEC Level 3 in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - Nene College, Northampton, U.K.
Computer Skills
Rapid Touch Typing English, Russian and German.
I have knowledge and experience of fundamental computer issues: hardware and its configuration, BIOS, system set-up and problems; broad
experience of most types of software: operating systems, word processing, databases , spreadsheets, mail; fluency with internet tasks and
issues: security, browsing, search, download, media, etc., as well as being able to utilize various internet resources and social media
effectively; knowledge of system optimization and management tools; competency with photo software; and some basic programming. I am
well attuned to quickly learning and applying unfamiliar software. I am also very used to using operating systems and software in Russian.
Work and Education History
The listed work and study history listed above is not fully detailed, leaving out more minor certificates or shorter-term or otherwise irrelevant
employment. I left school at 16, with 6 good GCSEs. I worked for 4 years as a technician apprentice at a lift company, doing blocks of
college study simultaneously. I was given professional training certificates (EITB) in mechanical and electrical engineering and gained a
BTEC Level 3 (NVQ Level 3, considered academically level with GCE A Levels). After the apprenticeship I worked in various jobs whilst
at the same time being involved in music, playing, putting on concerts and being involved in the ‘underground music press’. I also gained
City & Guilds qualifications in photography and attended drawing classes. Since then my life and career has taken a more ‘humanistic’
direction, leading into studying languages and moving to Russia, teaching and translating. I see my reading and interests outside of work to
be valid education too. My main expertise is precision in perceiving, organizing, contextualizing, conveying and consolidating meaning.