Ksenia Chmatenko
New York
Summary
Ksenia is skilled in communication, leadership, and organization, with a strong background in mentoring. She creates supportive environments, and excels in roles that require collaboration and initiative. She is an enthusiastic student bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
If You Are Reading This
Syracuse
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
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
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
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bucknell University
Lewisburg05.2028
High School Diploma -
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
The Bronx, NY05.2024
Professional Certificate - Psychology
Oxford University
Oxford, England 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Tutoring strategies
- Writing proficiency
- Communication skills
- Creative writing
- Time management
- Student mentorship
- Social media expertise
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
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
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bucknell University
High School Diploma -
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Professional Certificate - Psychology
Oxford University
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Syracuse University