Викладач англійської мови, Вчитель, Translator, Administrator

Olga Kolodina

Location: Lublin, Poland

Nationality: Ukrainian

Candidate for the position: English teacher, teacher of Ukrainian and Russian for foreigners; translator, HR manager, organizer of the learning process, developer of teaching methods.

About me

I am a professional teacher & translator with over 26 years of experience. I am positive, cheerful, attentive, and responsible. Throughout my career, I have worked with groups of various ages, teaching English, Ukrainian and Russian. I’ve also had the opportunity to work on many translation projects – including text, audio, and live speaking.

I love teaching, because as a teacher, I can positively influence a student’s way of thinking or doing. I enjoy developing a curriculum, testing teaching methods, and working closely with the students. I am committed and motivated to provide the best learning experience and ensure the students meet their personal goals.

I am available immediately for a new opportunity, as I have recently relocated to Lublin, however I am also open to relocation if necessary.

Career summary

English Teacher

October 2006 – February 2022

Runova School

Ukraine

• Language teaching using various effective methods
• Working with individual students on a 1 to 1 (individual) basis as well as running classes of up to 12 students
• Delivering lessons while focusing on the students’ needs
• Organizing the process of teaching
• Developing and testing methods of teaching
• Creating positive learning environment during the lessons
• Organizing groups of students
• Creating and adhering to a teaching schedule

Translator & Tutor

January 1996 –February 2022

Ukraine

• Performing various translation and interpretation duties from Ukrainian and Russian into English and from English into Ukrainian and Russian, including written texts, audio files, and live speaking presentations.
• Translating text projects, including legal documents, website content, news articles, and corporate reports.
• Upholding strict confidentiality policy when translating personal and diplomatic materials.

Skills & Teaching Methods

• Stops or prevents misbehavior with a minimum of class disruption, awareness.

• Selects the most appropriate instructional model for the objectives being taught.

• Establishes cycles of review, feedback, and testing.

• Keeps the classroom looking organized and tidy.

• Thoroughly prepares for each lesson and activity.

• Gives thought and prep time to the processes involved in lessons and activities.

• Outlines goals & teaches to reach stated goals and objectives.

• Strives for continuity in activities, lessons, and evaluation procedures.

• Keeps knowledge base updated ¤t.

• Establishes unit and lesson content that reflects prior learning.

• Presents materials which are developmentally appropriate.

• Gives students "hooks" to set up assimilation and accommodation of information.

• Stops or prevents misbehavior with a minimum of class disruption.

• Selects the most appropriate instructional model for the objectives being taught.

• Divides instructional stimuli into bite-sized pieces.

• Varies instructional pace or tempo to maintain momentum.

• Assists students to augment any partially learned ideas.

• Creates groups according to knowledge and age.

• Develops curriculum and lesson plans that reflect the curriculum.

Education and qualifications

Postgraduate Studies in English Language & Literature via the Faculty of Philology

Dnepr National University, Oles Gonchar of Ukraine

2002 – 2005

Masters’Degree in English Language & Literature via the Faculty of Philology

Dnepr National University, Oles Gonchar of Ukraine

2001

Bachelor’s Degree in English Language &Literature via the Faculty of Philology

Dnepr National University, Oles Gonchar of Ukraine