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Larysa Zanyk, Ph.D.

Forest Hills,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented and methodical professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Member

Educational Council, UCCA
10.2019 - Current
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Engaged in fundraising activities.

Ukrainian Language Specialist / Contractor

ACTFL
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with personnel to spread good practices, share knowledge and provide evaluations and selections support.
  • Supported, implemented and helped shape test approach by identifying solutions to recurring issues.
  • Read, interpreted and followed written and oral test instructions and procedures to accurately test products.
  • Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.

Ukrainian and Russian Interpreter and Translator

NTC Language Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed workload and flexibility to quickly adapt to varying situations without jeopardizing integrity of program.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Supported student education by accompanying non-English speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.

Summer Camp Director

New Ukrainian Wave
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and referring schools.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
  • Recruited, trained and managed team of [Number] instructors.
  • Selected, ordered and implemented curricula to meet specific camp objectives.
  • Handled administrative and business management needs for busy [Type] camp with as many as [Number] children in attendance each summer season.
  • Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
  • Promoted camp across [Location], skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
  • Selected fresh and modern curricula, lesson plans and technological resources for instruction on topics such as [Type]s and [Type]s.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
  • Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues, disciplining or expelling campers when required for good of community.
  • Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions, verifying basic knowledge of activities and providing safe environment training.
  • Earned First Aid, CPR and [Type] certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
  • Managed camp operations for [Type] facility serving over [Number] campers each day.
  • Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
  • Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
  • Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
  • Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
  • Monitored campers' arrivals and departures and noted absences and illnesses in each child's record.
  • Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
  • Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
  • Complied with state licensing requirements under direction of program manager.
  • Attended required meetings and training sessions on [Type] and [Type].
  • Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of [Number] and [Number].
  • Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
  • Hired, disciplined and managed [Number] camp staff members.
  • Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
  • Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Ukrainian Language Regents Examination Developer

Board Of Regents, State Of New York
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
  • Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
  • Conferred with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
  • Prepared instructional materials
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of tests.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Ukrainian Academy Of Arts And Sciences In The US
10.2018 - 01.2020

· Gathered documents and data and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.

· Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

· Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks for senior executives.

· Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for the management team.

· Updated and maintained membership database on a consistent basis.

· Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites, and print media to educate the public.

· Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.

Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect the operational direction

Vice Principal, Co-founder

Ukrainian Heritage School "New Wave"
08.2016 - Current

· Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.

· Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.

· Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.

· Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

· Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.

· Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.

Store Manager

Papyrus, Schurman Retail Group
02.2016 - 02.2020

· Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

· Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

· Hired, delegated, and reviewed sales staff performance and provided comprehensive coaching

· Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.

Store Manager of Operations

Swatch Group US
11.2010 - 01.2016

· Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

· Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.

· Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using a wide variety of training tools.

· Managed store employees successfully in a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

· Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.

· Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.

Assitant Store Manager

Ultra Diamonds
08.2008 - 11.2010
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.

Professor

Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
10.2001 - 11.2007
  • Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate the application of course concepts.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Led and prepared lectures for classes.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

Teacher

High School
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update on student progress, class schedules, and important test dates.
  • Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in [Area of study].
  • Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.


Education

Ph.D. - History

Institute of Ukrainian Archeography And Source Stu
Kyiv, Ukraine
2007

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Institute of Humanities And Public Administration
Ukraine
2001

Skills

  • Research and development
  • Reference Material Sourcing
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Organizing and Categorizing Data
  • Written and oral communication
  • Translation Accuracy Writing and Editing
  • Problem Solving
  • Clear Communication
  • Reporting requirements
  • Highly Efficient and Productive
  • Remote Conferencing
  • Fast Learner
  • Clear Communication
  • Time Management
  • Social Justice Advocacy
  • Project Oversight
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Research Methodologies
  • Writing and Editing Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Document Review
  • Editing Skills
  • Literary Translation
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Advanced Language Knowledge
  • Team Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Content Adaptation
  • Conversation Interpretation
  • Audio Translations
  • Regional Dialects
  • Document Interpretation
  • Resolve Translation Conflicts

Affiliations


Ukrainian Congress Committee of America,

U.S. Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness,

Shevchenko Scientific Society (A),

The Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. Inc.,

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages,

American Translators Association,

National Council for the Social Studies.


Languages

Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Limited Working
Belarusian
Professional Working

Volunteer

Revived Soldiers Ukraine

Razom for Ukraine

Ukrainian American Youth Organization

New Ukrainian Wave Inc.

Ukrainian National Woman's League of America

PEN Ukraine

Timeline

Ukrainian Language Specialist / Contractor

ACTFL
04.2023 - Current

Ukrainian and Russian Interpreter and Translator

NTC Language Services
03.2023 - Current

Summer Camp Director

New Ukrainian Wave
02.2022 - 09.2022

Board Member

Educational Council, UCCA
10.2019 - Current

Ukrainian Language Regents Examination Developer

Board Of Regents, State Of New York
10.2018 - 10.2019

Executive Administrative Assistant

Ukrainian Academy Of Arts And Sciences In The US
10.2018 - 01.2020

Vice Principal, Co-founder

Ukrainian Heritage School "New Wave"
08.2016 - Current

Store Manager

Papyrus, Schurman Retail Group
02.2016 - 02.2020

Store Manager of Operations

Swatch Group US
11.2010 - 01.2016

Assitant Store Manager

Ultra Diamonds
08.2008 - 11.2010

Professor

Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
10.2001 - 11.2007

Teacher

High School
09.1999 - 09.2001

Ph.D. - History

Institute of Ukrainian Archeography And Source Stu

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Institute of Humanities And Public Administration