LILIYA GALENKOVA-RIGGS
WOODLAND,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in curriculum development and student engagement at the University of California, Davis. Skilled in facilitating discussions and providing constructive feedback to foster a positive learning environment. Fluent in Russian and Spanish, adept at serving diverse communities and enhancing critical thinking skills among students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis, CA
Davis
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Served as a teaching assistant for COM 006 Myths and Legends under the supervision of Dr. Archana Venkatesan
- Facilitated weekly discussions for two groups of 25 students each.
- Graded eight sets of 500-page weekly responses and two papers of around 700 words.
- Participated in bi-weekly meetings with the teaching team, including the instructor and fellow assistants.
Associate In
University of California, Davis, CA
Davis
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Taught COM 003 Major Works of the Modern World and COM 004 Major Works of Contemporary World to classes of 25 to 30 students.
- Conducted two weekly sessions focused on in-depth discussions of assigned texts.
- Developed course syllabus and configured Canvas website according to grading requirements.
- Assigned and graded two sets of five-page papers alongside two to three sets of two-page papers.
Legal Assistant/Interpreter
Law Offices of Lawrence S. Paikoff, Davis, CA
Davis
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted phone interviews with asylum-seeking clients from Ukraine for form completion.
- Interpreted during review sessions to facilitate communication between clients and staff.
- Maintained ongoing client contact to advance case progress effectively.
- Performed daily office duties, including responding to calls and monitoring emails.
- Trained in electronic service of legal documents to enhance operational efficiency.
- Edited and prepared court documents for submission and review.
- Organized trial exhibits and evidence for court proceedings to support cases.
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis, CA
Davis
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Teaching assistant for COM 006 Myths and Legends under the supervision of Dr. Cheri Ross and COM 007 Literature of the Supernatural under the supervision of Professor Linda Matheson
- Responsible for two sections of students, with 25 students in each group
- Conducted one weekly discussion meeting with each section
- Accountable for all grading in the course
Associate In
University of California, Davis, CA
Davis
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught an Intermediate Russian course sequence (RUS 4,5,6) four days a week for six quarters
- Prepared lesson plans; prepared quizzes and tests to monitor students’ progress and retention.
- Assigned and graded daily homework
- Maintained the Canvas website for the course
Peer Tutor
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Annandale-on-Hudson
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Collected students’ rough drafts, read them, and circulated a sign-up sheet.
- Met with students on a one-on-one basis to discuss their rough drafts
- Worked with the course professor to establish expectations for the final drafts
Front Desk Receptionist
Hill House Inn, Mendocino, CA
Mendocino
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Took reservations over the phone and checked the guests in and out using software.
- Worked with a team of other receptionists, housekeepers, and waiters to ensure the smooth functioning of the hotel day to day
- Prepared a financial report at the end of the day
Education
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Studies
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY05.2017
Doctor of Philosophy - Comparative Literature
Davis, CA
Davis, CASkills
- Multicultural awareness
- Attendance tracking and support
- PowerPoint presentations
- Serving diverse communities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Discussion facilitation skills
- Positive classroom environment
- Classroom materials selection
- Multicultural awareness
- Attendance tracking and support
- PowerPoint presentations
- Serving diverse communities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Discussion facilitation skills
- Positive classroom environment
- Classroom materials selection
Community Service
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Film Project, 2023-11, Participated in a project to educate Russian members of the community about the impact of adverse childhood events on health by acting in a video
- Humanizando La Deportación, Davis, CA and Tijuana, México, Davis, CA, Tijuana, México, 2022-06, 2025-12, Contribute to the work of a project dedicated to digital storytelling by transcribing and translating three stories from Russian to English.
- Faithful Friends, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, 2018, 2019, Volunteer in an organization to support inmates affected by immigration laws, Prison visits and correspondence with inmates
International Experiences/Initiatives
- Berlitz Language Center, Beirut, Lebanon; Summer 2017, 2018
- Summer language course Julio Abierto, Toledo, Spain; July 2016
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
Legal Assistant/Interpreter
Law Offices of Lawrence S. Paikoff, Davis, CA
12.2022 - 07.2024
Associate In
University of California, Davis, CA
01.2021 - 03.2025
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
Associate In
University of California, Davis, CA
09.2017 - 06.2019
Peer Tutor
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
02.2014 - 05.2017
Front Desk Receptionist
Hill House Inn, Mendocino, CA
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Studies
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Doctor of Philosophy - Comparative Literature
Davis, CA
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