Ruva

English-Native

Russian-C1

Dedicated linguist with a passion for bridging language barriers and facilitating effective communication. Strong language skills and cultural knowledge, eager to expand experience and grow in the field.

Work experience:

Interpreter/TranslatorFreelance at WayHunter Company

• Proofread and edited machine translations of the official site, making it more user friendly for English users, thus increasing the traffic to the company website.
• ⁠Translated contracts from Russian to English with precision, ensuring clarity during negotiations between potential clients and customers.
• ⁠Translated privacy policies from Russian to English to clarify user rights and safety.
• ⁠Interpreted during business meetings and negotiations, which facilitated the formation of successful partnerships with leading IT companies.
  • ⁠Assisted senior marketing managers with their advertising strategies, thereby successfully delivering a semantically accurate and culturally appropriate message to the target audience.

IELTS Instructor, English Second Language TeacherEnglish with Ska4ik Dec 2022 – Present

General English Teacher – Instructing foreign students through leveraging a deep understanding of their language, culture and the nature of common errors made by non-native speakers.

IELTS Instructor – Preparing students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, focusing on all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Business English Instructor – Conducting business English classes for individuals seeking to improve their professional English skills or preparing to move abroad for work purposes. Assisting students in interview preparation in transnational companies.

Curriculum Developer – Creating engaging and effective curriculum materials to support student learning and achievement in English language acquisition.
Cultural Integration Specialist – Utilising knowledge of British culture to assist students in integrating into the UK society. Cooperation with a team of educational experts to aid students during the application process to foreign universities.
Moscow State Linguistic University Dec 2023 – Present

•Providing Russian-English consecutive interpretation during university events, meetings and conferences, ensuring clear communication between Russian and English speakers.

Assisting in translating and proofreading documents, presentations and other materials from Russian into English and vice versa to facilitate accurate intercultural communication.

Interpreting for foreign students during medical examinations and the process of adaptation in the Russian environment.
• Working as a team to organise intercultural events for students.

Education:

Moscow State Linguistic University

Professional Development Course, Consecutive Interpretation (Russian<>English) Dec 2023 – Aug 2024

Moscow State Linguistic University

Professional Development Course, Russian as a Foreign Language Sep 2022 – Jul 2023

North-Caucasus Federal University

Bachelor of Linguistics 2018 – 2022

Skills:

• Fluent in English • Upper Intermediate level in Russian • Intercultural Communication • Organisational Skills • Public Speaking • Critical Thinking • Teamwork • Microsoft Office • Video Conferencing Equipment

Honors & Awards
Volunteer: ESL Teacher

– KosmosKidsClub Children’s Development Center, Moscow

Aug 2022 – Oct 2022

Planned and conducted engaging lessons to enhance students’ language skills.

Created interactive activities and games to make learning fun and effective, tailored to the 2-5 age group and proficiency levels of the students.

Provided individualised support to students who needed extra assistance, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Collaborated with other volunteers and center staff to coordinate lesson plans and activities.Professional performer – CHIPAWO, Zimbabwe Apr 2007 – Dec 2014• Represented Zimbabwe in international cultural exchange tours.

Participated in acting and dancing with a diverse portfolio of leading roles in theatrical productions, showcasing exceptional stage presence, dynamic character portrayals, and mastery of movement techniques.

Worked with diverse teams to deliver captivating performances that engaged audiences and brought characters to life with authenticity and emotion.