Christopher

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL CZECHOWICZ
Chervonoi Kalini 1v ave (Проспект червоної калини 1В)
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OBJECTIVE __________
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Dual American/Polish national ready to work with you as a native English language speaking
copywriter, proofreader or other journalist.

AREAS OF MAJOR EXPERIENCE __________

English Teaching

Native English speaker (American Mid-Atlantic region English with familiarity of British RP nuances)
with CELTA certification. Private school English language instructor Teaching coursework to adolescent
students (10-15 years old), emphasising speaking, listening and general conversation skills. Providing
guidance during the standardised test curriculum. Providing English lessons to large groups, 1-to-1
lessons, administering practice IELTS exams, skills classes, conducting cultural tours for newly arriving
students in Brighton, UK.

Writing
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Have worked as a freelance journalist for over five years at such locations as the Frontline Club in
London, UK, the Reykjavík Grapevine in Iceland, Icelandic Music Review based in Toronto, Canada.
Completed an MA in International and Global History at Aarhus University Denmark, 2017-2023.

Intercultural communications, conflict resolution
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Can liaise with a variety of nationalities as a result of ten years of study and travel experience in
Europe, Asia and Oceania. I also have extensive experience in dealing in conflict resolution through
diplomatic, persuasive arguing and negotiation exercises.

Public relations/marketing

Drafted press releases, developed mock million-dollar marketing projects, have organized events,
including large cultural events at the Knitting Factory in New York City with talent from Iceland,
Canada and the US. Acted as press officer for the First Battalion of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army.

Marketing

I studied marketing and hospitality management courses in my bachelor’s programme.

Filmmaking

I have several years of video making and audio editing experienced with Final Cut Pro and Ableton
Live.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE __________

June 2023 to April 2024​ ​ Volunteer, drainage and extraction work
Kherson, Ukraine,
​ ​ ​ ​ NGO “Sprazhni Ukraine”
​ ​ ​ ​ Oleg Degusarov (Head) [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
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March 2022 to September 2022​ Communications assistant
Ukrainian Volunteer Army
​ ​ ​ ​ Commander of the Kirovohrad Regional Territorial Defense Unit of
​ ​ ​ ​ the Ukrainian Volunteer Army (UDA)
​ ​ ​ ​ Ihor Kozub, [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»), [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

August 2017 to December 2021​ Music journalism contributor
GAFFA.dk, Aarhus, Denmark
​ ​ ​ ​ Ole Rosenstand Svidt
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June 2014 to May 2015 ​ ​ Music Journalist
ROK/Icelandic Music Review, Toronto, Canada/Reykjavík, Iceland
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May 2012 to December 2012​ Private school English language instructor
Principal Park. Kyung Hee SangSeung English School Daeya-dong 574,
Roobi Plaza 4F Siheung-si Gyeonggi-do, 429-874 South Korea
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18 July 2011 - 02 August 2011 ​ Private school English language instructor, tour guide
Ms. Sam Saliasi and Ms. Helen Quin, Isis Study Centres Brighton 10
Brunswick Pl, BN3 1NA Hove (United Kingdom)
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19 June 2010 – 03 March 2011 Freelance journalist
The Reykjavik Grapevine, Hafnarstræti 15, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
​ Created and edited online cultural and travel articles.
Office phone number:
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EDUCATION __________

August 2017 - March 2023 ​ Master of Arts (MA), International and Global History
Aarhus University
Thesis advisor: Niels Wium Olesen
Associate Professor, School of Culture and Society, subject: History
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13 June 2011 - 08 July 2011 ​ CELTA Qualification as an English instructor, ISE School of English, Brighton, UK
Prepared and delivered 9 lessons ranging in length from 30 minutes to
an hour at two distinct levels (pre- and upper intermediate). All of these
lessons were observed and Cambridge approved tutors assessed their
planning and execution. All of the lessons were subject to oral and written
feedback. The sequence of lessons was guided at first but their planning,
preparation and execution became progressively more autonomous
during the course.

Dr. Ray Parker, ISE: The Intensive School of English & Business Communication
34 Duke Street, BN1 1BS Brighton and Hove,
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August 2007 - April 2010​​ Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Diplomacy
Schiller International University
Time on multiple campuses: Largo, Florida, USA / London, United
Kingdom / Heidelberg, Germany / Leysin, Switzerland​