Cristina Burlacu
Chisinau,CU
Summary
Driven Academic Director with expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and educational assessment. Proven success in managing online learning transitions and creating engaging content that enhances student learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Director
ORATORICA- the european languages centre
Chisinau , Chisinau
10.2018 - 12.2025
- Created course plans and curriculum documentation to achieve company accreditation.
- Developed English and German language tests for Oratorica.md platform and assessed students’ competencies.
- Contributed to educational video content by writing scripts and participating in production processes.
- Managed transition to online teaching during pandemic, adapting lessons, creating digital materials, and training teachers on Zoom.
- Conducted interviews and selected candidates, providing training on educational platforms like Holy Hope and Pearson English Connect.
- Trained English and German teachers through group sessions, seminars, and individual consultations focused on modern methodologies.
- Organized workshops for teachers, enhancing interactive lesson creation for younger students.
- Analyzed educational market resources, evaluated coursebooks, and adapted materials to ensure curricular coherence.
- Led workshops for teachers to improve instructional techniques and methodologies.
English and German Teacher
ORATORICA - European languages centre
Chisinau, Chisinau
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Instructed English and German to diverse age groups using modern methodologies tailored to learning styles.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Administered placement tests and analyzed proficiency levels to provide personalized group recommendations.
- Developed comprehensive course programs and lesson plans ensuring coherence and achievement of learning objectives.
- Integrated supplementary resources, including digital materials and educational games, to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
- Created teaching materials and organized online speaking courses for adults, focusing on activity design and progress assessment.
- Coordinated Green Oratorica project, fostering environmental responsibility through tree-planting initiatives and community engagement.
- Facilitated thematic teacher meetings on supplementary resources’ role in language teaching and teacher responsibilities.
English German Teacher
Freelancer
Chisinau , Moldova
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Taught English and German 1 to 1 to children, teenagers and adult.
- Utilized various teaching tools and resources for immersive lessons.
- Researched current trends in language education to refine curriculum design.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
English Teacher
English 5 Stars
Moscow, Russia, Moscow, Russia
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Taught English to children age 3-9, teenagers 12-16 years.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote language skills and cultural awareness.
Call Center Operator
Evlexcom
Chisinau, Moldova
03.2007 - 06.2012
- Managed inbound and outbound customer calls effectively.
- Provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery processes.
Education
Pass - Qualification For Teaching English
CELTA Course At INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Turkey
Izmir, Turkey 12-2025
Psychopedagogical Module
Institutul De Formare Continua Din Moldova
Chișinău 06-2021
Master of Science - Multilingual Translation
ULIM
07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Specialization in
ULIM- Free International University of Moldova
Chișinău06-2010
High School Diploma -
Spiru Haret Lyceum
Chișinău05-2007
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Language instruction
- Teacher training
- Digital resource creation
- Interactive workshops
- Collaborative partnerships
- Academic advising
- Recruitment strategies
- Distance learning
- Research coordination
- Educational technology
- School data evaluation
- Course design
- Teaching excellence
- Faculty management
- Education model development
- Admissions and registrations
- Academic reporting
- Institutional assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Staff development
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Research skills
- Organizational skills
- Maintaining documents and records
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Educational leadership
- Strategic planning
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Romanian
Native
Native
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Academic Director
ORATORICA- the european languages centre
10.2018 - 12.2025
English and German Teacher
ORATORICA - European languages centre
03.2017 - 10.2018
English German Teacher
Freelancer
06.2014 - 03.2017
English Teacher
English 5 Stars
09.2012 - 01.2013
Call Center Operator
Evlexcom
03.2007 - 06.2012
Pass - Qualification For Teaching English
CELTA Course At INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Turkey
Psychopedagogical Module
Institutul De Formare Continua Din Moldova
Master of Science - Multilingual Translation
ULIM
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Specialization in
ULIM- Free International University of Moldova
High School Diploma -
Spiru Haret Lyceum