Sofya Podolskaya
Greater London,Epsom and Ewell
Summary
Motivated first-year Architecture undergraduate at the University of Bath, with a foundation in design principles, creative problem-solving, and project development eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and organisational skills, gained through professional placements in architecture and engineering environments. Passionate about sustainable design and keen to contribute fresh ideas and technical skills to dynamic architectural projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Virtual Work Experience Participant
Lindner Group
Germany, Arnstorf
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Attended virtual meetings to learn about structural engineering processes and their relationship to architectural design.
- Gained exposure to cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem-solving in construction projects.
Work Experience Participant
PRP Architects
Greater London, Surrey
2023.06 - 2023.06
- Participated in a week-long architecture placement, working on a live project from site surveying and planning to conceptual design.
- Developed design ideas and collaborated on project briefs
- Utilised Revit and Adobe software to present final design ideas visually
- Presented final designs to company architects, receiving constructive feedback on concepts and execution.
Lead instructor
Mathnasium of Wimbledon
London
2023.02 - Current
- Updated personalised learning plans for 200 students and effectively communicated progress with parents
- Supervised team of instructors, delegating tasks in a fast-paced educational setting
- Tailored learning strategies to drive student progress and meet individual academic goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Bath
Bath 2024.09 -
A-Levels -
Tiffin School
London 2022.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Ricards Lodge High School
London 2017.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Autodesk Revit
- SketchUp
- Site analysis techniques
- Technical hand drawing
- Critical evaluation
- Three-Dimensional modelling
- Collaboration and adaptability
- Adobe Illustrator
Accomplishments
- Recognised for an essay exploring "The Morality of Architecture", analysing ethical considerations in architectural design and practice.
Highly Commended Award , Architecture-Themed Essay Competition – Young Minds Underground (04/2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Bath
2024.09 -
Virtual Work Experience Participant
Lindner Group
2023.06 - 2023.07
Work Experience Participant
PRP Architects
2023.06 - 2023.06
Lead instructor
Mathnasium of Wimbledon
2023.02 - Current
A-Levels -
Tiffin School
2022.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Ricards Lodge High School
2017.09 - 2022.07