Анастасія

Anastasiia Valchuk
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Education
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY
Bachelor of Arts, anticipated May 2028
Concentrations: Psychology and Computer Science

United World College of Adriatic, Duino, Italy
High School Diploma, graduated May 2024
IB Diploma Programme

Research Projects/Conference Work
Weightlifting as a mechanism of emotional regulation or suppression
Roguelike game written on Python
Living Between Two Languages: The Cognitive Advantages of Bilingualism
Beyond the Choice: How the Brain Influences Suicidal Behavior

Skills
●​ Ability to work with children; Teamwork and Collaboration; Organized and Efficient;
Attention to Detail; Research Skills; Analytical thinking; Constructive Reflection on
Mistakes; Proficient in Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint
●​ Language skills: Ukrainian, Russian - Native fluency; English - Full professional
proficiency; Italian - Intermediate

Work Experience
Tutor, Antischool, remote in Ukraine February - August 2024
●​ Provided one-on-one English lessons. Motivated students towards learning a new
language, which can open a lot of new doors in life. Made lessons specific to the
interests and needs of each student.

Volunteer, Ukrainian Volunteer Service, Vinnytsya, Ukraine ​ August - December 2021
●​ Taught children what volunteering is and why it is relevant nowadays. Conducted fun,
engaging workshops by making the information practical and interesting to children of
secondary school.

Leadership Activities
Conflict Resolution Programme, Duino, Italy ​ ​ September 2023 - May 2024
●​ Conducted workshops on topics related to conflicts (the ways of resolving them, different
current conflicts in the world, how conflicts were resolved in the past, and what can we
reflect on after the conflict is gone). Engaged people in peaceful, thoughtful discussions
of different points of view.

Interests
Strong interest in health, nutrition, education, and psychology, which fuels desire to keep
learning and improving oneself.