IRINA PODUS
** ****** ******, ***** ****, NB E*K 1M2
Email: **********@*****.*** / Phone: 506-***-****
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A qualified teacher with experience teaching kindergarten, working as an Educational Assistant in public and private schools, as well as in specialized medical institutions (psychiatry).
Extensive experience assisting children with special educational needs.
Experience assisting seniors people.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Joan's home care support
Support worker (now)
Kharkiv Secondary School 78, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Educational Assistant - September 2021 – February 2022
Assisted head teacher with children with special needs
Assisted in the adaptation of program delivery
Supported and assisted three children during the school day with all their needs
Kharkiv Children's Psycho-neurological Sanatorium 1, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Educator - March 2021 - September 2021
Worked with children diagnosed with psychiatric disorders and behavioural challenges
Conducted learning activities, supported completion of classroom work, organized recreational events, and engaged in conversation with children
Veresen Private School, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Art Teacher and Teacher Assistant - October 2019 - March 2021
Led art lessons including drawing, painting, craft making and other related projects
Assisted children with special needs in the classroom for the head teacher
Shelestovsky Educational Complex, Kolomak District, Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
Kindergarten Teacher - September 2015 - July 2019
Conducted all educational activities and managed a classroom of 25 kindergarten students
Taught basic math concepts, prepared students for reading and writing, led physical education activities, and organized parent meetings to discuss student performance
Secretary – September 2013 – August 2015
Provided reception services, managed incoming and outgoing documents for the Director of the School.
First Realtor Company Kharkiv – Kharkiv, Ukraine
Realtor Assistant – 2010 - 2012
Provided customer service to real estate clients
Developed proposals to buy, sell, and lease buildings
Managed real estate contracts and documents
Vegas Outdoor Advertising Company – Kharkiv, Ukraine
Manager, Sales and Design – 2002 - 2004
Provided customer service and account management
Supported clients in accessing a variety of services
Worked on Billboard designs
EDUCATION
Kharkiv State Pedagogical University - September 1997 - June 2002
Education Diploma (with Honours) - Elementary School Teacher and Fine Arts
Kharkiv State Mechanics and Technology College - September 1993 - March 1997
Sewing Production Technologist Diploma (with Honours)
Kharkiv Secondary School 77 - September 1985 - May 1993
Completed Secondary School Education
Skills and Abilities:
Development of individual training programs
Curriculum development
Tutoring
Organization of summer camps, festivals, and children's entertainment
Basic computer literacy
Record keeping and document management
Customer service
Sewing and costume design
Language proficiency: Ukrainian, Russian (native), English level 5
Interests and Activities:
Creative activities such as drawing, making crafts, and costume design
Running, skating, skiing, general fitness