Svitlana Zakharova
Yeovil,Somerset
Summary
With 20 years of teaching experience in college and university settings, I am well-versed in educational roles such as teacher's assistant and lecturer. Possessing a diverse background in clothing manufacturing, interior design, and hospitality service standards, I have a unique blend of skills to bring to any role. Proficient in Office 365, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Teams, I am equipped to handle modern digital tools effectively. Known for being responsible, honest, punctual, sociable, empathetic towards others, and stress-resistant. Open to exploring further opportunities within the education sector to leverage extensive experience and skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
University lecturer
Alfred Nobel University
Dnipro, Ukraine
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Supervised students' dissertations for successful completion of their degrees.
- Worked closely with university administration ensuring compliance with academic standards.
- Attended conferences to network with other professionals in field.
- Collaborated with colleagues on research projects, improving overall results.
- Engaged in research to further knowledge in discipline.
- Assessed students' performance through assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback.
- Developed comprehensive course materials, enhancing student understanding.
- Published articles, contributing to academic dialogue in field.
- Designed curriculum for effective teaching and learning process.
Head of the Department of Design
Classical Private University in Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
09.2010 - 08.2019
- Actively contributed towards university's accreditation process by showcasing excellence in teaching and research outputs.
- Engaged consistently in professional development activities, stayed abreast of latest pedagogical techniques and industry developments.
- Networked with local businesses established internship opportunities for students.
- Reviewed and updated course materials annually to ensure relevancy with current business practices.
- Mentored postgraduate students with thesis development, resulting in high-quality academic work.
- Coordinated departmental internship programme ensuring valuable hands-on experience for students.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership and team dynamics imparted valuable soft skills to learners.
Deputy Dean, Institute of Health, Sports & Tourism
Classic Private University
Zaporizhzhyia, Ukraine
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Liaised with government bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the university community.
- Implemented new student engagement initiatives, enhancing campus life.
- Led fundraising campaigns for university infrastructure improvement.
- Advocated for students' rights with transparent policies.
- Managed faculty recruitment for diversifying the teaching staff.
- Oversaw budget allocation to support various departmental needs.
Department of Tourism and Hotel Affairs
Classic Private University
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Conceptual Design - Specialty: Conceptual design. М19 093185
Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts
Kharkiv, Ukraine 09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Hospitality - Specialty: Hospitality. АР 35124823
Classic Private University
Zaporizhzhyia, Ukraine 09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Administrative Management - Administrative Management. АР 30389245
Humanitarian University
Zaporizhzhyia, Ukraine 09.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
Open to study in the field of education (teacher's assistant, lecturer) I have 20 years of teaching experience in college and university I have education and experience in clothing manufacturing, interior design and decoration I am familiar with service standards in hotels and restaurants I have knowledge of office-365, power point, Zoom, Teams programs
Soft-skills: responsible, honest, punctual, sociable, have empathy for people, stress-resistant
Languages
English
Beginner (A1)
Ukrainian
Native
Russian
Native
Timeline
University lecturer
Alfred Nobel University
09.2019 - 04.2024
Head of the Department of Design
Classical Private University in Zaporizhzhia
09.2010 - 08.2019
Deputy Dean, Institute of Health, Sports & Tourism
Classic Private University
09.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Conceptual Design - Specialty: Conceptual design. М19 093185
Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts
09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Hospitality - Specialty: Hospitality. АР 35124823
Classic Private University
09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Administrative Management - Administrative Management. АР 30389245
Humanitarian University
09.2005 - 05.2006
Department of Tourism and Hotel Affairs
Classic Private University
09.2004 - 08.2007
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