Ksenia Chmatenko
New York,NY
Summary
Ksenia has experience working with children, supporting classrooms, and leading tours in her admissions office. She is skilled in communication, leadership, and organization, with a strong background in mentoring. She creates supportive and engaging environments, and excels in roles that require collaboration and initiative.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
If You Are Reading This
Syracuse, NY
04.2025 - Current
- A writer for IfYoureReadingThis.org which is a mental health nonprofit"
- The4 mission is to create community around mental health and use peer support to bridge gaps in mental health resources."
- Managed deadlines effectively
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse Univiersity
Syracuse, NY
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked alongside faculty, staff, graduate students, and fellow Peer Leaders to welcome first-year students
- The course is designed to support new students by serving as a resource and mentor
- Built meaningful connections with students
- Assisted the professor with lesson preparation
- Contributed by making slideshows, grading assignments and meeting with students 1 on 1.
Tutor, Special Needs Students
JCC Manhattan
Manhattan, New York
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Tutored children with special needs and students from under-resourced school districts in a virtual setting twice weekly.
- Provided individualized academic support in core subjects such as reading, writing, and math, with an emphasis on building confidence, and encouraging a love of learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills
Education
Bachelors, In Progress - Political Science
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
The Bronx, NY05-2024
Professional Certificate - Psychology
Oxford University
Oxford, England 07-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Tutoring strategies
- Writing proficiency
- Curriculum development
- Communication skills
- Creative writing
- Time management
- Student mentorship
- Social media expertise
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse Univiersity
08.2025 - 12.2025
Writer
If You Are Reading This
04.2025 - Current
Tutor, Special Needs Students
JCC Manhattan
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelors, In Progress - Political Science
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Professional Certificate - Psychology
Oxford University