PERSONAL INFORMATION
Kate Kostyuk
PROFILE
Ambitious and creative graduate with a BA in Linguistics. Excels when working in an imaginative environment. Keen to apply existing knowledge, develop professionally and work for a dedicated team.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2016 – present – texts translation (English and Ukrainian, mainly social topics) and copywriting (IT, outsource, dentistry, the United States). In addition, I have been engaged in tutoring (English, work with individual and corporate students, September 2016 – present).
September – November 2018 – the position of a tutor in Materialise Ukraine.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- September 2016 - May 2020 – Bachelor student at the Kyiv National Linguistic University, Faculty of German Philology.
- sociology
- psychology
- anthropology.
- July 2017 – a course on Coursera «Introduction to Psychology»;
- September – October 2017 – New York Teacher`s State of Mind workshops in America House;
- January 2018 – a course on Coursera «Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects»;
- August 2018 – Language School St. Giles International in London (2 weeks course of General English). The curriculum included mostly the practice of speaking and the advance in using various grammar structures.
- August 2019 - Language School St. Giles International in London (4 weeks course of IELTS Preparation). The class was concentrated on the development of essential language skills, such as writing (including academic essays: Giving Opinion, Advantages and Disadvantages, Discussion, Problem and Solution), listening, speaking (both in dialogue and monologue forms) and accurate reading.
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Oral communication in English, Writing, Research, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Collaboration, Schedule Meetings.
PERSONAL SKILLS
I have a good command of foreign languages and the ability to learn and investigate new fields. I cannot but mention that I am a respectful and responsible person, that means the appreciation of equality and honesty both in interpersonal relations and in a team.
Mother tongues Ukrainian, Russian
Other languages English C1, German А2
Communication skills - teamwork: I have worked in various types of teams: research teams, classroom teams, camp teams. I have volunteered in several fests: 1) The Opening of the Year of German Language in Ukraine 2017 (registration, participants’ consultation); 2) The Fest of Robots «Robotica» 2018 (participants’ consultation); 3) Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 2017 (traffic coordinator).
Organisational/ managerial skills – in summer 2015, I volunteered as a squad leader in the local camp and organised the events for children on different topics.
Personal interests in English communication, visiting art galleries. I enjoy all kinds of sport and dance, mainly pole sport, rhythmic gymnastics and jogging. Travelling is my passion because I love experiencing different cultures as well as meeting new people with various backgrounds.
