Kovtun

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Valeriia Kovtun
Education
Translator
Interpreter 2022-2024
Language Instructor Master of Philology (English)
Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard
Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine

Specialization: Germanic Languages (English)
Detail-oriented, ethically Focus: Military Translation, Translation Studies, and University-Level
driven Translator, English Instruction
Interpreter, and Language
Instructor with a Master's
degree in English
Philology (Germanic Work Experience
languages) and military
translation. Qualified for Military Linguist | English–Ukrainian Translator & Interpreter
Mission Essential, Ukraine (April 2026 – Present);
university-level language
Linguists Connect, Poland (April 2024 – March 2026; November –
instruction, with experience
December 2023, Short-Term Project).
in consecutive and
simultaneous interpreting, • Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in operational
document translation, and and professional environments.
language instruction. • Translate technical and specialized texts while maintaining linguistic
Adaptable and composed accuracy, confidentiality and terminology consistency.
in demanding • Deliver linguistic support in multilingual operational environments.
environments, committed • Facilitate effective cross-cultural communication in dynamic, high-
to ethical practice, linguistic pressure settings.
accuracy, and effective • Maintain professional discretion, ethical conduct and cultural
cross-cultural sensitivity when handling confidential information.
communication.

English Language Instructor
Lucky Study Private Language School, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine (July
2021 – March 2024)
Languages:
Ukrainian - native
• Delivered General English, Business English and exam preparation
Russian - native
courses to learners of diverse ages and proficiency levels in both
English - advanced
online and classroom settings.
German / Polish /
• Designed tailored lesson plans using communicative and learner-
Romanian - pre-
centered teaching methodologies.
intermediate
• Monitored student progress and provided academic guidance to
support individual learning goals.
• Participated in professional development, including a 120-hour TESOL
certification and international teaching webinars.
• Provided language mediation and consecutive interpretation during
lessons delivered by native English-speaking instructors.
• Assisted with academic administration and day-to-day organizational
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Selected Translation & Interpreting Projects

Freelance Translator & Interpreter (Confidential Investment Project, Part-Time)
(April 2023 - August 2023)
• Delivered translation and interpretation services for a confidential investment project involving the
agricultural sector.
• Provided simultaneous interpretation during meetings and virtual conferences.
• Adapted to changing project priorities and time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining linguistic
accuracy, confidentiality and terminology consistency.

Freelance Translator
Remote (2021 - 2023)
• Translated financial, investment and business materials, including presentations, banking
documents, financial guidance manuals and securities-related documentation.
• Translated educational and academic materials focusing on psychiatry, psychology, and mental
health.
• Adapted specialized terminology for the target audience.
• Ensured linguistic accuracy, consistency and clarity.

Skills & Expertise

Translation & Interpreting
Written Translation (ENG ⇄ UKR ⇄ RUS)
Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpretation (ENG ⇄ UKR ⇄ RUS)
Proofreading & Editing
Military & Specialized Translation
Cross-Cultural Communication
English Language Instruction
Curriculum Design & Methodological Support

Technical
CAT Tools
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace

Professional
Professional Discretion & Confidentiality
Terminology Management
Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Cross-Cultural Settings
Teamwork, Adaptability & Resilience
Time & Task Management
High Ethical Standards

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