Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate Professor Quality Assurance Specialist
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
Work as Defense Foreign Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) Quality Management Specialist in Test Production Division in Language Proficiency Assessment Directorate (LPAD).
Assist with Quality Management of DLPT test content.
Prepare test material for compatibility with web-delivery application.
Review, codify, manage, and analyze qualitative data for DLPT content from multiple sources.
Proofread, translate, edit and extract information on Russian content.
Scan and process large amounts of material in Russian to produce precise, concise reports.
Review work of other linguists for accuracy of content and quality of written expression.
Perform linguistic annotations for variety of NLP projects.
Develop reports, spreadsheets, and presentations on priorities, solutions, feedback, timelines, and strategies for stakeholders externally and internally.
Google
Ads Quality Rater
01.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
Analyzed and provided linguistic feedback on Russian text, web pages, images, and other types of information.
Reviewed results returned by specific search queries and rate them in terms of relevance.
Evaluated accuracy of web advertising and communicated effectiveness of web layouts and information via online tool.
Identified and helped resolve production problems, increasing output while reducing errors.
Interpreted research data and formulated reports to make recommendations and implement best practices.
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
Team Leader/Assistant Professor
07.2007 - 01.2017
Job overview
Managed team of 12 faculty members and led class of 30 students.
Created academic and administrative schedules, provided academic material for each semester, and gave feedback on students’ progress.
Conducted OPI tests, listening and reading exams, graded them, and gave feedback to students on their progress.
Prepared and delivered performance updates quarterly academic reviews.
Lead Immersion Cultural program of Department at European and Latin School.
Developed and planned training materials for each semester according to ILR level.
Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter, and presentation.
Education
H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Ukraine
Master of Arts from Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
University Overview
Skills
Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian
MA in Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Translation and Localization
Quality Assurance and Control
Test production and development
Adult learning
Course planning, schedule management
Team Leadership and Mentorship
Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Employee Recognition Program: nominated for the most creative team player that generated more efficient and time saving Quality accurance process 2021.
Recognition Program: nominated for excellent work in discovery of the test compromise 2019
Team excellence award for high results in student achievement 2018
Note of appreciation for 2 VIP observation classes for foreign military attaches - 2014
Coin of Excellence for the Outstanding Team Leader - 2014
Letter of Appreciation for Outstanding contribution to the data collection effort supporting DLIFLC's homework and self-study research project from the Assistant Commandant and Provost - 2013
Additional Experience
Additional Experience
1999 -2007 Business Development Manager, Century 21 New Millennium, Alexandria, VA
1993 -1999 Project Manager, Agility International, Alexandria, VA
Timeline
Associate Professor Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
01.2017 - Current
Ads Quality Rater
Google
01.2015 - 03.2018
Team Leader/Assistant Professor
Defense Language Institute
07.2007 - 01.2017
H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Master of Arts from Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Assistant Professor (Full-Time) at Defense Language Institute-Foreign Language CenterAssistant Professor (Full-Time) at Defense Language Institute-Foreign Language Center
Assistant Professor at Defense Language Institute foreign language center (dliflc)Assistant Professor at Defense Language Institute foreign language center (dliflc)
Instructional Designer at Defense Language Institute Foreign Language CenterInstructional Designer at Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center