John T. Pfeiffer
***********@*****.***
Present Address Permanent Address
*** *. *** ****** ***. 5N 7 Honeysuckle Hill
New York, NY 10009 Hampton, VA 23669
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a part-time night position as a Lobby Officer where I am able to use my Russian language and hospitality skills.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Eastern European and Russian Studies Major
Russian Language and Literature Major
Foreign Affairs Minor, May 2011
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0
St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Department of Russian Language and Culture, August 2009-December 2009
Semester GPA: 4.0/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard University of Virginia Aquatic and Fitness Center
Responsible for safe operation of a large swimming pool at University of Virginia fitness center. Rescued swimmers; administered first aid as required. August 2008-Present
Resident Advisor Governor’s School for Foreign Language
Supervised 38 high school students during intensive, three-week residential Russian Academy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Assisted the program director, developed curriculum, facilitated daily activities, and aided in disciplinary action.
June 2010- July 2010
English Teacher St. Petersburg State University Philological Department
Instructed a class of 15 advanced English language students at host university while studying abroad. Facilitated English dialogue; taught colloquial words and phrases.
August 2009-December 2009
Assistant University of Virginia Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies
Assisted professor at the Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies by organizing and scanning over 1000 35mm slides into an online database.
May 2009-August 2009
ACTIVITIES
LGBT Resource Center: Provide two hours of weekly assistance at the welcome center for LGBT University of Virginia students.
August 2009-Present
Russian Tea and Conversation: Participate in weekly conversations, poetry recitals and film viewings for Russian language practice. August 2010-Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
University of Virginia Dean's list: 5 out of 6 Semesters
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Russian-Advanced Level