ALINA ORLOVA
New York,NY
Summary
An aspiring scholar in Slavic Languages and Literatures with the conferred BA and MA of Arts degrees from the University of Toronto. Current MA student at the Department of Slavic Languages at Columbia University. Excellent academic performance and strong passion for research. Multilingual and fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Aspiring to pursue a PhD degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
04.2023
- A Research Assistant assisting with the development of digital database of the Soviet dissidents' memoirs
- Supervised by Professor Ann Komaromi.
Teacher Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
09.2022 - 05.2023
- A Teaching Assistant at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures with an appointment of 140 hours
- Course taught - Elementary Russian
- Supervised by Professor Mikhailova and instructor Braxton Boyer
- Learnt and cultivated methodology of teaching Slavic Languages
- Developed teaching dossier with various types of exercises for second language acquisition
- Exercised lesson planning
- Marked written essays and oral exams.
Social Media Coordinator
AFTER BREAST CANCER
08.2021 - 10.2022
- A volunteering role in a registered breast cancer charity
- Developed and implemented strategic social media plans
- Coordinated online events
- Held meetings and presentations
- Raised funds as a part of charity's programs and services
- Supervisor: Alicia Vianga.
Copy Editor
THE MIKE
09.2020 - 04.2021
- A volunteering position in the official bi-weekly undergraduate student newspaper at the University of St
- Michael's College (USMC) in the University of Toronto (U of T)
- The Mike is a member of the Canadian University Press (CUP)
- Participated in monthly copy editors' meeting and reviewed, updated, and revised editing guidelines
- Proofread and reviewed print and electronic content for correct grammar and adherence to house style
- Decided readiness of pieces for publication and approved final versions.
Social Media Intern
AFTER BREAST CANCER
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Internship in a registered breast cancer charity as a part of SMC386H1 course (Book and Media Studies Internship)
- Worked under the supervision of internship coordinator Professor Paolo Granata
- Wrote a research paper and a report based on acquired experience
- Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans
- Held meetings and presentations
- Raised funds as a part of charity's programs and services.
Kitchen Assistant
ST. FELIX CENTRE
09.2019 - 02.2020
- A volunteering position in a non-profit community centre in downtown Toronto dedicated to providing support to the marginalized individuals in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment inclusive of all religions, genders, cultures, and abilities.
Kitchen Assistant
GILDA'S CLUB TORONTO
09.2019 - 11.2019
- A volunteering position in a registered charity dedicated to providing programs that are designed to meet the emotional, social, and practical needs of individuals with cancer-related stress.
Education
Master of Arts - Department of Slavic Languages
Columbia University
New York, NY06.2024
Master of Arts - Slavic Languages And Literatures
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Slavic Languages And Literatures
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2022
Skills
- English: fluent
- Russian: native
- Ukrainian: native
- German: beginner
- Researching (Research Assistant)
- Lesson planning and second language acquisition methodology (Teaching Assistant)
- Public speaking and presenting (internship and a social media coordinator position in after BREAST CANCER)
- Copy and stylistic editing (The Mike)
- Organizational skills
- Communication and team collaboration skills (internship and a social media coordinator position in after BREAST CANCER)
- Writing skills
Accomplishments
Dean's List Scholar in the Faculty of Arts and Science, 2021-2022 fall/winter academic year
C.I. Burton In-Course Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2022 winter term
Shiff Family Graduate in Jewish Studies, 2022-2023 academic year
References
Kate Holland
Associate Professor, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Toronto
121 St. Joseph Street, Room 409
tel: 416-946-3009
email: kate.holland@utoronto.ca
Leonid Livak
Professor, Professor, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Toronto
121 St. Joseph Street, Room 407
tel: 416-946-3008
email: leo.livak@utoronto.ca
Ann Komaromi
Associate Professor, Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Toronto
tel: 416-813-4041
email: a.komaromi@utoronto.ca
Tatiana Smoliarova
Associate Professor, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Toronto
121 St. Joseph Street, Room 427
tel: 416-978-3721
email: tatiana.smolyarova@utoronto.ca
Timeline
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
04.2023
Teacher Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
09.2022 - 05.2023
Social Media Coordinator
AFTER BREAST CANCER
08.2021 - 10.2022
Copy Editor
THE MIKE
09.2020 - 04.2021
Social Media Intern
AFTER BREAST CANCER
09.2020 - 12.2020
Kitchen Assistant
ST. FELIX CENTRE
09.2019 - 02.2020
Kitchen Assistant
GILDA'S CLUB TORONTO
09.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Department of Slavic Languages
Columbia University
Master of Arts - Slavic Languages And Literatures
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Slavic Languages And Literatures
University of Toronto