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Address: Lviv, Ukraine

Experienced educator with a versatile background in education, training SKILLS
and instructing. Adept at crafting custom-tailored instruction for diverse
learners. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management,
and creating dynamic learning environments. Possesses exceptional ​Adult education
communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering meaningful
​Curriculum development
connections with stakeholders to drive achievement of language
acquisition objectives.
​Teaching English as a Foreign
Language

EXPERIENCE ​Training and instructing

​Supervision & Management
One World Language Solutions, Arlington, VA USA —
English as a Second Language Instructor ​E-learning

MAY 2023 - PRESENT ​Humanitarian Aid
● Responsible for providing comprehensive English language
instruction and cultural integrationto employees of the Nestle
USA Headquarters. I play a vital part in supporting their AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
relocation and integration ensuring a smooth transition to the
USA and American society. Award of the Pennsylvania
Gold Star Device (MARCH

Self-Employed, Online — Private English Language Teacher 2020)
The Gold Star Device is jointly
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
awarded to signify direct
● Instruct a diverse group of multinational students hailing from
support to COVID-19
countries including Italy, France, Spain, Poland, and Ukraine both
operations and activities in
individually and in groups. My responsibilities are guiding and
one of the following
nurturing their language skills with a focus on enhancing their
capacities: frontline workers
speaking, grammar, listening, and writing abilities.
supporting mobile hospitals,
mobile testing sites, locations
Future Centre Training Corporation, Warsaw, Poland — providing direct support to
English Language Teacher (Remote) casualty operations, drivers
OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT for potential COVID-19
● I have the privilege of instructing diverse groups and individual infected individuals,
adult professionals (A2-C2), from esteemed companies such as nursing/retirement home
PWC, Deloitte, IPSEN, Grohe, Inditex (Zara), Mölnlycke Health facilities and Veteran’s
Care, RS Components and many others in both Professional and homes, site assessments and
General English. decontamination operations.

Humanitarian Service Medal
(APRIL 2020)
Distinguished themselves by
 meritorious direct
Hult EF Corporate Education, Lucerne, Switzerland — participation in a DOD or DA
Freelance virtual English teacher (Remote) approved significant military

DECEMBER 2021 - FEBRUARY 2023
act or operation of a
humanitarian nature (in
Had the opportunity to provide personalized online lessons to corporate
support of COVID operations).
clients in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany through the EF Professional
platform. Notably, I worked with esteemed companies such as Poste Certificate of Achievement
Italiane, Orange Bank, and PWC. I successfully taught English to A1/A2 (AUGUST 2013)
level Italian and French students, employing their native language when Contributed to the Company
necessary, while primarily conducting lessons in English to maximize maintaining a 100% CRBN
language immersion. operational readiness rate.
Singled out best in the CBRN
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Philadelphia, PA USA squad.
— 94F - Radio/Computer Communications Repairer National Sojourners Award
MAY 2017 - JUNE 2021 (MAY 2011)
Trained and supervised a small team in the installation, setup, and Recognition of the highest
de-installation of radio and computer communications. attributes of Americanism
and support of the United
● Responsible for the care and upkeep of the personal night vision
States as a member of the
detection equipment of over 75 personnel, the installation and
Reserve Officer Training
setup of radio and computer communications for over 25 military
Corps.
vehicles, and assisting our supply section in making sure the unit
is logistically ready before expected training events. Physical
assets managed by myself and the personnel I trained totaled
between $500k - $750k. LANGUAGES

● Knowledgeable on the construction of CAT6 & fiber optic cables,
English - Native
basic IT support, subnetting, DC (Direct Current) and AC
(Alternating Current) Electronics & Electricity.
Italian - A2/B1
● Assisted with the COVID Pandemic.
● Maintained an Active Secret Security Clearance.
French - B1

US Army Reserves, Fort Belvoir, VA — 74D - CBRN
Serbian - A2/B1
(Chemical, Biological, Nuclear & Radiological) Specialist
FEBRUARY 2011 - OCTOBER 2016

Spearheaded the overall CBRN readiness of my unit which led to a 100%
satisfaction rate and was recognized by the unit commander, who
awarded me with a Certificate of Achievement.

● Subject matter expert of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction)
reconnaissance, security, and decontamination procedures.
● Cared for the CBRN equipment of about 50 personnel which
includes protective masks and suits, CBRN handheld detection
equipment, and decontamination apparatuses.
● Trained personnel on the proper use of their CBRN PPE through
live exposure to CS (tear) gas, educated them on CBRN threats
and their effects through yearly briefings/presentations or when
requested by leadership.
CERTIFICATIONS

Premier TEFL — Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL)
JULY 2020

Premier TEFL — Certificate in Teaching Business English
JULY 2020

Premier TEFL — Advanced English Grammar
MAY 2020

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Russo-Ukraine War, Ukraine — Volunteer Military Instructor
APRIL 2022 - APRIL 2023

Assisted in the training of over 500 service members of the Territorial
Defense, Partisans, Border Guard, and Regular Army in basic soldiering
skills, tactics, marksmanship, critical thinking and leadership principles
as a part of a multinational team consisting of volunteers from the UK,
the USA and Sweden.

Lviv Polytechnic University, Lviv, Ukraine — Volunteer
English Language Teacher
OCTOBER 2022 - APRIL 2023

1) Assisted in teaching General English to International Relations
students as well as a MIlitary English course pioneered and created by me.

2) Conducted speaking clubs twice a week for the Computer Science
Faculty and once a week for the International Relations Faculty.

Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine — Guest
Lecturer (English Language Teacher)
FEBRUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023

Taught Military English to interested students and conducted speaking
clubs twice a week.

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine —
Volunteer English Language Teacher
FEBRUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023
Provided English Philology students two courses:
1) American Usage of the English Language
2) Military English: Culture and Language of the US Army
Lviv State University of Life Safety, Lviv, Ukraine —
Volunteer English Language Teacher
FEBRUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023
Provided and conducted offline speaking clubs for English
Philology/Translation students.