Lidiya Simak

Academic Director, CELTA Trainer, CELT P/S Trainer at Grade

Lidiia Simak has been with Grade for nearly seven years. She currently works as a trainer and Academic Director of the Young Learners and Teens Department. Lidiia organizes and oversees the learning process, develops programmes, supports teachers working with children, and communicates with parents—both on urgent matters and through regular meetings. During her time at Grade, Lidiia developed a clear yet flexible level system for children and teens that ensures continuous learning from any starting point to the desired level. She also implemented a feedback system that keeps parents regularly informed about their children’s academic progress.

Education

Kyiv National Linguistic University (MA, English Language and Literature)
Kyiv Pedagogical College (Primary School Teacher, Teacher of English, Bachelor’s degree)

Qualifications

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
Delta Module 2 (Merit)
Speaker at IATEFL Edinburgh 2025, TESOL Ukraine 2024, ELTA Albania 2023, LAKMA Lithuania 2023, ELTA Serbia 2024, IATEFL Slovenia 2023, IATEFL Poland 2023, 2024, SCELT Forum 2024, Asia TEFL 2023
The winner of the 1st round of the National Competition for Teachers; prize-winner of the 2nd round (2009)

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Reviews about tutor

Oleksandra Lytvynenko

As usual, trainers Olena and Lidiia were professional and attentive toward trainees' needs. The course was engaging, consisted of main points of teaching YL and teens, included a lot of practice. Grade Education Centre sets high standards and always meets them. I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues.

Oleksandra Kachan

I want to thank Sea and Lida, our tutors, for their unwavering support and willingness to assist. They addressed all of our inquiries and provided constructive and motivating feedback. Regarding the course "CELTA Full-time Online"

Olena Shpakova

I have taught teenagers, but I have never taught young learners. I would like to start working with kids in the future. I was stressed about teaching young learners since I needed to learn specifics or strategies. However, tutors gave me many ideas and techniques during the course, and this information is precious. Thank you to Lida and Olena for making me a better teacher!