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Anna Butkovska
English Teacher · Children & Adults
Kyiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
EF SET English Certificate (C1): cert.efset.org/czPZ8i
PROFILE
Psychology student with C1-level English and hands-on experience working with children aged 4–10, including children with hearing impairments and special educational needs. Experienced in running group activities and individual sessions, adapting to each child’s pace, attention and needs, and supporting teachers and specialists. Worked in an English-only professional environment at an international company.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
• C1 Advanced – EF SET English Certificate, 70/100 (September 2026)
• National Multi-Subject Test (NMT) 2026, English: 185/200
• English as the sole working language at INFUSEmedia Ukraine (2018–2019)
• University English studies at Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University: at least 3 classes per week (2011–2014)
EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN
Neuropsychology Specialist (part-time, substitute)Sep 2026 – present
BrainUp Center, Kyiv
• Conduct individual corrective and developmental sessions for children with special educational needs
• Adapt activities to each child’s attention span, pace and developmental level
• Follow structured session programmes and monitor children’s progress
Children’s Group Assistant (ages 4–5)2025
Organisation “We’re Brothers – We’re Ukrainians”
• Ran activities and sessions for a group of preschool children
• Worked individually with children who needed additional support
Teaching Practicum (ages 7–10)2014
Boarding school for children with hearing impairments, Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region
• Observed lessons adapted for children with hearing impairments
• Ran activities and lessons for primary-school pupils
• Assisted the class teacher during lessons
Practicum (ages 4–5)2013
Kindergarten, Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia region
• Ran games and activities for a small group of children
• Worked individually with children
• Assisted the teacher in daily group activities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quality Control SpecialistOct 2018 – Nov 2019
INFUSEmedia Ukraine (international B2B company; all work conducted in English)
• Researched, checked and maintained large volumes of English-language business data
• Handled phone calls, email correspondence and documentation in English
• Maintained high standards of accuracy while following established procedures
Lead Verification SpecialistJun 2018 – Sep 2018
INFUSEmedia Ukraine
• Verified business information by phone and email in English
• Worked with English-language documentation and internal databases
EDUCATION
Zaporizhzhia National University – Bachelor’s in PsychologyExpected 2027
Faculty of Social Pedagogy and Psychology; 4th year, part-time
Transferred in 2014 from Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University following the occupation of Crimea; studies resumed in 2025.
Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University – Faculty of Psychology2011 – 2014
Department of General Psychology
Intensive English: at least 3 classes per week; the diploma was to be written in English.
COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• EF SET English Certificate – C1 Advanced (2026)
• Introductory courses: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Trauma Therapy
SKILLS
Working with children aged 4–10 in groups and one-to-one; adapting activities to different needs and learning paces, including children with hearing impairments and special educational needs; organising and running sessions; patience and empathy; observation and attention to detail; teamwork with teachers and specialists; adaptability.
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian – Native | English – C1 Advanced | Spanish – Beginner