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Svitlana Stepasiuk
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Personal Profile

I am an education professional who has recently moved to the UK from Ukraine. I have almost 20 years’ experience as an English teacher and have worked with pupils ranging from primary age to 16 years old. I enjoy using innovative teaching methods, such as associative memorisation to help students learn new words and concepts, and I am energetic, determined, conscientious and courteous. I always strive to encourage, support and reward my pupils, and always rejoice with them for the results they have obtained. I am also organised and highly flexible in my approach to tasks, very cooperative and committed to my work, resistant to stress in the workplace, and very good at learning new skills. I am now looking for a challenging new teaching-related role at a progressive establishment and would be very appreciative if you would consider me as a future member of your staff.

Key Skills & Qualities

• Proven leadership skills
• Strong mentoring skills
• Developed team working and interpersonal skills
• Effective research skills
• Excellent communication skills – fluent in Ukrainian and developing English skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach
• Excellent at undertaking training and learning new skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Friendly and sincere personality

Employment History

2003-22: English Teacher, Lyceum No.1, Novovolynsk, Ukraine

Main duties included:
• Working with children from primary age to form 9 (16 years)
• Preparing interesting and challenging curriculum-based lessons and work programmes to suit the needs of learners of all age groups
• Identifying and implementing innovative teaching methods and practices, including the use of associative memorisation for learning English words
• Organising student activities, including group and pairs work
• Managing the creation of projects to develop the creative skills of students
• Maintaining good order and discipline among students
• Safeguarding students and ensuring their health & safety
• Ensuring compliance with rules and procedures
• Liaising with parents and other education professionals
• Organising excursions and food for students

Education, Training & Qualifications

2022: Cambridge Live 2022
2022: Eat That Frog C.I.C., Exeter
Learning Support Assistant
L2 Award in Skills for Learning Support Practioner
2022: Eat That Frog C.I.C., Exeter
• OCNLR Entry Level Award in Entry to Employment
• OCNLR Entry Level Extended Award in Progression 

2004: Institute of Slavic Studies, Rivne, Ukraine
• Diploma in Language & Literature (for teaching English & Slovak languages, and foreign literature)

2000: Pedagogical College, Volodymyr-Volynskll, Ukraine
• Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Primary Pupils

1996: Lokachi Secondary School, Lokachi, Ukraine
• 6 GCSE equivalent exams including maths

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy reading and drawing, listening to music and watching movies. I also enjoy visiting the countryside and spending time with my family and friends.

Referees

References available on request