Maria Kireeva
About Maria Kireeva
Maria Kireeva is a Project Manager and Analyst with a background in education and linguistics. She has worked in various roles, including teaching and student support, and currently holds positions at FutureLearn and UCL.
Work at FutureLearn
Maria Kireeva has been employed at FutureLearn since 2023, where she holds the position of Project Manager and Analyst. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project development and analyzing data to improve educational offerings. Her work contributes to the platform's mission of providing accessible online learning experiences.
Education and Expertise
Maria Kireeva studied at University College London (UCL), where she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Education from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, she attended Moscow State University, where she specialized in linguistics and intercultural communication, obtaining a Specialist degree from 2009 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both educational theory and language studies.
Background
Maria Kireeva has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education and customer service. She worked as an ESL Teacher at AIESEC in China for four months in 2015 and later served as a Teaching Assistant at Vibe Teaching in London for two months in 2022. Additionally, she has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Starbucks as a Barista and Shift Supervisor between 2011 and 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Maria Kireeva worked for Global University Systems as an International Student Support Coordinator from 2018 to 2021. In this position, she supported international students in navigating their educational experiences in London. She also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at UCL, a position she has held since 2022.