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IRYNA PYLYPCHUK English Teacher
Translator
Interpreter
CONTACT Phone: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Address: 6 Kytaiska St., Lviv, Ukraine 79055
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PROFESSIONAL English Teacher - since 2012
EXPERIENCE International House Lviv

Deliver General English and exam preparation courses, including IELTS, TOEFL, CAE,
FCE, ILEC, GRE, and SAT
Teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP), including legal, business, medical, and
hospitality English
Conduct lessons for learners of different age groups, from young learners to adults
Organise and facilitate adult speaking clubs
Carry out lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers
Develop digital and paper-based teaching materials using Quizlet, Wordwall,
Padlet, and Twee
Teach both online and face-to-face classes via Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft
Teams
Maintain detailed student progress records and provide individualised feedback

Lecturer - 2000-2012

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Taught courses in:
- English as a Foreign Language
- Translation and Interpreting (Consecutive and Simultaneous)
- Translation Theory
- Business Translation
Supervised and supported students in developing academic and professional
language skills
Designed course materials and assessment tasks for university-level learners

Director Assistant / Translator / Interpreter - 1998-2000
EuroGas Inc. (US-based petroleum company)

Managed administrative operations of the local office
Interpreted during negotiations in commercial and governmental institutions
Translated technical documentation related to geology, oil, and gas production
Supported communication between local and international partners
 EDUCATION Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - 1993-1998
Specialist Degree in English Language and Literature
Diploma with Honours

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - 2003-2005
Postgraduate Course in Translation Studies

CERTIFICATES Certificate in Teaching English - 2015
International House World Organisation
Distinction

Certificate in Accounting and Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Activity - 1999
NewBizNet Business Promotion Centre

TRANSLATION/ Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting at business negotiations, conferences, forums,
INTERPRETING and official meetings
Translation projects in:
- business
- management
- law
- medicine
- tourism
- science and technology
Published translator of five full-length books and contributor to three co-translated
publications
Provided interpreting and support for international students participating in the
International Summer School of Ukrainian Language and Culture Studies at Ivan Franko
National University of Lviv

KEY SKILLS IELTS, TOEFL & Cambridge exam preparation
teaching English for specific purposes (ESP)
consecutive & simultaneous interpreting
materials development & digital teaching tools
online and blended learning
teacher mentoring & feedback
strong communication & interpersonal skills
adaptability and problem-solving
reflective teaching practice