Віталія

VITALIIA HARAPKO
Candidate of Pedagogical Science | Associate Professor Teacher of English and Ukrainian
Languages

Date of birth:24.11.1974

Contact Details

• Address: Zaluzhzhiia, Transcarpathia, Ukraine.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly qualified educator and researcher with over 24 years of experience in language
instruction at secondary and university levels. As a Candidate of Pedagogical Science, my
doctoral r

esearch focused on ICT in the UK primary school teacher training system, providing me with
specialized insight into British educational standards. I am a committed professional currently
collaborating with the British Council and actively participating in Erasmus+ KA171
international mobility projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Local Enumerator British Council (Ukraine) | 2024 – 2026

• Serving in a key monitoring and data collection role within Ukraine.

Associate Professor, Dept. of English Language, Literature and Teaching Methods
Mukachevo State University (MSU), Humanitarian Faculty | 2008 – Present (Promoted to
Associate Professor in 2015).

• International Mobility: Active member and coordinator for Erasmus+ KA171,
fostering academic exchange and institutional cooperation.
• Curriculum & Teaching: Designing and updating course outlines aligned with high
academic standards, utilizing creative and engaging teaching approaches.
• Research & Supervision: Conducting independent research in English linguistics and
guide undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects.

Teacher of English Language and Literature Makarevo Lyceum, Mukachevo City Council |
2022 – Present.

• Delivering high-quality English instruction to secondary students.
• Implementing modern pedagogical methods and ICT tools to improve student outcomes.

Teacher of English Language and Literature Pedagogical College in Mukachevo | 2000 –
2008.
 • Instructed future educators on practical language skills and pedagogical theory.

EDUCATION
Candidate of Pedagogical Science (PhD Equivalent) Hryhorii Skovoroda University in
Pereiaslav | Defended May 2014.

Thesis: "Information and Communication Technologies in the Primary School Teacher
Training System of Great Britain".

Specialist (Master’s Degree) in English Language and Literature Uzhhorod State University |
1995 – 2000.

Specialist (Master’s Degree) in Ukrainian Language and Literature Uzhhorod State
University | 1992 – 1997.

KEY SKILLS
• Languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (B2/C1), Russian (C1), Slovak (A1/A2).
• Digital Proficiency: Advanced use of AI tools, Microsoft Office, QR-codes, E-quests,
Prezi, and mobile educational technologies.
• Specialized Training: Expert in IMM (Impact Measurement and Management),
having completed the "IMM: Builder" and two additional specialized courses on the
InFocus platform.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
• British Council: "English and New Competencies for Ukrainian Reformed School
Education" (45 hours, May 2025).
• Google: "AI Academy for Educators" (30 hours/1 ECTS, May 2025).
• AI Specialization: "Great Course on AI in Education" (45 hours/1.5 ECTS, June 2025).
• Academic Integrity: Completed specialized training on Academic Integrity (April
2025) and previous courses for educators via Prometheus.
• Language Assessment: "Preparing Students for the PEIC Young Learners Quickmarch
Written Test" (Aug 2025).
• GoGlobal Clubs: Coordinated children's speaking clubs with foreign volunteers
(2023/2025 cycles).
• Digital Literacy: "Digital Technologies in the Educational Activity of a Philologist"
(April 2025).
• Veteran Reintegration: Seminar on "Veteran Reintegration in the Context of Education"
(June 2025).
• Safeguarding: Certified in bullying prevention and creating safe environments (80
hours, March 2023).

AWARDS & INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
• UP Staff Week 2026: Confirmed participant for the session on "Health and Well-being
at HEIs."
• International Reviewer: Appointed Reviewer for the International Journal of
Education, Culture and Society (July 2025 – July 2028).
• Conference Speaker: Frequent participant in international scientific forums, including
Tokyo (2022) and European conferences in Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia.