Irina Konareva is an ESL instructor and founder of ICON Language School in Orlando, Florida. She holds two Master’s degrees from Petrozavodsk State University, Russia, and certifications from UNITAR (UN), British Council, and U.S. Department of State. With 16 years of experience teaching 80+ students from 15 countries, she pioneered ESL methodologies using The Sims 4 and Google Maps. Her work received national recognition in Russia including federal awards from the Ministry of Education.