Valerie Dobrova

Teacher at Gabby's Classroom Educational Services
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA

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Natalia Prokvolit

I had the pleasure of working with Valeria during our time as English teachers at American Baby International English school in Shanghai, China. Although we were in different teams, I was consistently impressed by her creative thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Valeria possesses a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking that allows her to approach challenges with innovation and precision. Her attention to detail and dedication to delivering user-centric solutions are commendable. Valeria's commitment to learning and self-improvement has always been evident. She approaches challenges with enthusiasm and a growth mindset, and she is never content with the status quo. I have no doubt that she will excel in the role such as a UI/UX Designer, continually pushing the boundaries of her expertise to deliver outstanding results. If you are looking for a dedicated, creative, and adaptable UI/UX Designer who is not only technically skilled but also a fantastic team player, I wholeheartedly recommend Valeria for any opportunity that comes her way. She is not only a talented professional but also a wonderful colleague who will undoubtedly make a positive impact on any team she joins.

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Credentials

  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
    Coursera
    Oct, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
    Coursera
    Sep, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
    Coursera
    Sep, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    Global TEFL - Global Language Training Ltd.
    May, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • EF SET Certificate™
    EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
    Nov, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Standard First Aid - with CPR-C-AED
    St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-Jean
    Sep, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Standard English/Western Certification
    British Council
    Dec, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
    American Red Cross
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      -Conducting group classes. -Conducting one-on-one classes as a personal tutor. -Teaching English as a second language. -Providing translation services from English to Mandarin, Russian, and Ukrainian. -Developing curriculum and prepared worksheets. -Utilizing Canva to create teaching and marketing materials. -Engaging in marketing activities on Chinese website platforms. -Conducting group classes. -Conducting one-on-one classes as a personal tutor. -Teaching English as a second language. -Providing translation services from English to Mandarin, Russian, and Ukrainian. -Developing curriculum and prepared worksheets. -Utilizing Canva to create teaching and marketing materials. -Engaging in marketing activities on Chinese website platforms.

    • Operations Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

      ● Implemented process improvement to optimize procedures for higher efficiency. ● Worked with customers, ensuring the provided services are tailored to each individual request ● Managed, supervised and improved operations daily ● Communicated with various nationals using English, Ukrainian, Russian and Mandarin languages. ● Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends. ● Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity. ● Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices. Show less

    • China
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Second Language Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

      ● Teaching English to children of various age, level and background, ranging from early education to Elementary and Secondary students ● Providing VIP classes and preparing students for international university applications. ● Designing extracurricular activities and creating language immersive environment for students. ● Maintaining the order and creating an inclusive and encouraging environment in the classroom ● Teaching English to children of various age, level and background, ranging from early education to Elementary and Secondary students ● Providing VIP classes and preparing students for international university applications. ● Designing extracurricular activities and creating language immersive environment for students. ● Maintaining the order and creating an inclusive and encouraging environment in the classroom

    • English Second Language Teacher
      • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

      ● Teaching English to various age groups of students. ● Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for students. ● Delivering classes for students with different level and background. ● Lesson planning, conducting tests and events. ● Conducting advanced classes for Secondary students ● Teaching English to various age groups of students. ● Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for students. ● Delivering classes for students with different level and background. ● Lesson planning, conducting tests and events. ● Conducting advanced classes for Secondary students

    • China
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Second Language Teacher
      • Nov 2017 - Jun 2019

      ● Delivered classes, including, but not limited to: English, Art, STEM and Phonics ● Planned and supervised various extracurricular activities, including field trips ● Delivered classes, including, but not limited to: English, Art, STEM and Phonics ● Planned and supervised various extracurricular activities, including field trips

    • Ukraine
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Hostess
      • Jan 2015 - Nov 2017

      ● Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the location. ● Answer guest inquiries and provide information about the location and services. ● Maintain a clean and organized reception area, including restocking supplies and keeping the area tidy. ● Look after young visitors by providing child-friendly amenities, and ensuring their safety and comfort. ● Maintain a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, even during busy or stressful periods. ● Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the location. ● Answer guest inquiries and provide information about the location and services. ● Maintain a clean and organized reception area, including restocking supplies and keeping the area tidy. ● Look after young visitors by providing child-friendly amenities, and ensuring their safety and comfort. ● Maintain a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, even during busy or stressful periods.

    • Teacher of Russian
      • Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

      ● Teaching Russian to foreigners, primarily Chinese. ● Communicating and accommodating foreign visitors in English, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. ● Arranging and hosting sightseeing tours in Kyiv for foreigners. ● Teaching Russian to foreigners, primarily Chinese. ● Communicating and accommodating foreign visitors in English, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. ● Arranging and hosting sightseeing tours in Kyiv for foreigners.

    • United States
    • Facilities Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lifeguard
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

      ● Participating in summer “Work & Travel” program during my post-secondary education ● Communication with pool visitors ● Resolving conflict situations ● Providing safety of pool visitors ● Completing CPR course and obtaining a certificate ● Participating in summer “Work & Travel” program during my post-secondary education ● Communication with pool visitors ● Resolving conflict situations ● Providing safety of pool visitors ● Completing CPR course and obtaining a certificate

    • Ukraine
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Translator
      • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

      ● Translation of English content into Ukrainian ● Cultural adaptation of content ● Correspondence with the editor ● Script Translation ● Translation of English content into Ukrainian ● Cultural adaptation of content ● Correspondence with the editor ● Script Translation

Education

  • Donghua University
    Non-degree program, Philology
    2022 - 2022
  • National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
    Bachelor's degree, Education
    2013 - 2017

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