Olena Tanchyk
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501 E Orange St. #350 Tempe, AZ 85281
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Mail code: 9701Campus: Tempe
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Student Information
Graduate StudentTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Olena Tanchyk is a former dean of the Faculty of Economics at Donetsk State University of Management (Ukraine, Mariupol city). Olena is a PhD in Economics, but her passion for the English language led her to teaching English as a second language. She has extensive experience working with different age groups, including abroad. Olena is involved in such projects as the Access Microscholarship Program and English for NGOs and Civil Society; she is a facilitator of the English for Media Literacy and Very Verified: course on media literacy projects in Ukraine. In addition, Olena was an initiator and an author of the Until Every Barrier Falls and IMPULSE projects for English teachers' skills enhancement in her community, and an English teacher for the Ukrainian Academy of Leadership in Mariupol affiliate.
Arizona State University, Tempe, USA
MTESOL
January 2024 - present
Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
MA in Ukrainian Language and Literature
September 2022 – December 2023
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC), Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
Visiting Scholar: Fulbright Research and Development Program
August 2021-November 2022
Donetsk State University of Management, Mariupol, Ukraine Associate Professor: Management of Foreign Economic Activity
Completed May 2020
Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, Artyomivsk, Ukraine
MA in English Language and Literature
Completed March 2016
Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, Ukraine
PhD in Economics
Completed May 2014
Donetsk National University, Donetsk, Ukraine
Diploma of Professional Retraining: teacher and facilitator of physical education and sport Completed June 2013
Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, Ukraine
Master of Science: International Economics Completed June 2009
Donetsk National University, Donetsk, Ukraine
Diploma of Professional Retraining: Translation (English language) Completed June 2007
Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, Ukraine
Bachelor of Science: International Economics Completed June 2008
Courses
2025 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
PPE 240 | Physical Activity |
GBL 63 | Inter 1 Comm |
GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
PPE 240 | Physical Activity |
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
PPE 240 | Physical Activity |
PPE 240 | Physical Activity |
GBL 63 | Inter 1 Comm |
2024 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SLC 194 | Special Topics |
SLC 194 | Special Topics |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
GPE 88 | Engl Uni Success:Wrt Rdg Rsrch |
GBL 27 | Current Issues and Topics |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 71 | Intermed 2 Reading/Writing |
GBL 71 | Intermed 2 Reading/Writing |
GBL 71 | Intermed 2 Reading/Writing |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SLC 194 | Special Topics |
SLC 194 | Special Topics |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 94 | Business English Special Topic |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GDE 30 | Basic Found English Lang Learn |
GDE 35 | Basic Comm English Lang Learn |
GDE 40 | Basic Lang Skills Eng Lang Lrn |
GDE 45 | Basic Achieve English Lang Lrn |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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GBL 70 | Intermed 2 Listening/Speaking |
GBL 71 | Intermed 2 Reading/Writing |
2022 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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SLC 194 | Special Topics |
SLC 194 | Special Topics |
Global Launch, Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ, USA)
English Language Instructor (2022-current)
- Prepare materials and activities, develop lesson plans
- Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior
- Keep a record of students’ attendance and grades
Critical Language Institute (CLI) Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ, USA)
Ukrainian Language Instructor (Summer semester 2022 and 2023)
- Taught SLC 194 Elementary Ukrainian I
- Taught SLC 194 Elementary Ukrainian II
- As a CLI instructors participated in cultural events and led some major events during the summer
College of Humanities, Critical Languages Program, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ, USA)
Ukrainian Language Instructor (Fall, 2022)
- Developed a curriculum
- Designed lesson plans based on the developed curriculum and student(s) needs and expectations
- Conducted tutorial sessions in the use/practice of the Ukrainian language
- Provided communication and feedback to students throughout the scheduled tutoring sessions
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ, USA)
Part-time Project Evaluation Coordinator for the GR35627 Main Special Education Leader Scholar Communities SELSC grant (October 2022-current)
- Review the activities, goals, and evaluation measures as written in the SELSC proposal
- Using data collection instruments specified or revised for each of the 4 goals of the project, gather and organize program progress data for each participant
- In collaboration with grant PIs, produce preliminary technical reports delineating progress for each goal
- In collaboration with grant PIs, develop written sections for the final report and program handbook
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ, USA)
Course facilitator (Summer semester, 2022)
- Taught historical context of migrant journeys, theoretical tools that can be useful in thinking about human rights in the context of Ukrainian migration
- Found data, and searched in the academic literature/public/journalistic literature, developed research and activist project ideas
Glendale Community College, a part of Maricopa Community Colleges (Glendale, AZ, USA)
Adjunct Faculty Day in Social & Behavioral Sciences (October, 2022-current)
- Taught ECN 211 (Principles of Macroeconomics, online)
- Taught ECN 212 (Principles of Microeconomics, online)
Mariupol State University, displaced to Kyiv in March 2022, Ukraine
Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing and Tourism (January 2022-current)
- Develop lesson plans and balance teaching students with conducting research and publishing papers in their field of study
- Organize guest seminars and faculty events for students and faculty
Donetsk State University of Management, Mariupol, Ukraine
Dean of the Faculty of Economics (May 2021-December 2022)
- Represented the Economics department in the university
- Responsible for all the meetings and for the growth of the department
- Prepared the progress reports of the department
- Supervised the curricula courses outline and methods of instruction and work with faculty
- Recruited new full-time and adjunct faculty members for the department
- Performed any other task assign by Rector
Until Every Barrier Falls. US Department of State, RELO Kyiv, Ukraine. Grant Program.
Program Adviser, language instructor (September 2021-February 2023)
- Managed the program's curriculum, ensuring that it meets the educational standards
- Assessed and evaluated the program's effectiveness
- Conducted workshops on how to teach English in inclusive environment
Donetsk State University of Management, Mariupol, Ukraine
Head of the department of Foreign Languages, Assistant professor (September 2017-May 2021)
- Managed the department of Foreign Languages
- Taught grammar, business communication skills, practicing speaking and listening abilities with students
- Developed curriculum and educational program for students
American Councils for International Education, EducationUSA Kyiv office, Mariupol, Ukraine
Ambassador (August 2018-Present)
- Inform about opportunities to study in the USA
- Disseminate information about exchange programs and ways to enter the U.S. HEI
Donetsk State University of Management, Mariupol, Ukraine
Associate Professor, Department of Management of Foreign Economic Activities (September 2017- December 2021)
- Taught lectures and seminars
- Attended conferences and conducted research, supervised students
- Wrote proposals to secure research funding
NGO Barrier-Free, Kyiv, Ukraine
Consultant, translator (January 2020-August 2021)
- Promoted awareness-raising activities to assist barrier-free and diverse ideas
- Assisted other non-governmental organizations in promoting the philosophy of barrier-freeness and diversity, and help to shape their sustainability
- Fostered partnerships between public and international organizations, business, public authorities, local governments, and building links between different sectors in promoting ideas of barrier-free approach and diversity
- Translated documents
Ukrainian Leadership Academy, Mariupol, Ukraine
English teacher (September 2019-August 2021)
- Taught the course “English for leaders” for students of B1-B2 levels
- Oversaw and accessed students' project work
English ACCESS Microscholarship program, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Mariupol, Ukraine
English language teacher (March 2010-July 2023)
- Teach English language, culture, traditions and history of America to teenagers from large, low- income families and children with disabilities
- Coordinate the program in Mariupol, responsible for enrollment process and communication with parents and students, reports and procurements
- In 2010-2012 led a group of students with special educational needs (cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, low vision)
IMPULSE project: Innovative Modern Practices Upgrading Language Specialist Education, the
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Mariupol (Ukraine)
Program Coordinator (September 2019-June 2020)
- Managed the project and coordinated the activities; prepared the reports and developed the training program
- Managed program-related internal and external communications, organized and maintained the program agenda
- Provided trainings and performed as a teacher trainer
English for Media Literacy project, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Mariupol (Ukraine)
Course Facilitator (December 2016-August 2019)
- Held dissemination seminars and workshops for multiple audiences, including youth, educators, community leaders, and news professionals
- Facilitated the work of MOOC Camps and helped the course participants share expertise and work together to develop their media literacy strategies
English for NGO workers and English for NGOs and Civil Society projects, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Mariupol (Ukraine)
English language teacher (February 2017-November 2019)
- Taught English for Special Purposes course for those who intended to use English in a professional context and for professional purposes focusing on technical knowledge and skills related to Democracy and Human Rights, Inclusion and Diversity, IDPs, migration etc.
Donetsk National University, Donetsk, Ukraine
English language teacher (October 2007-May 2014)
- Taught grammar and business English courses
- Developed curriculum and academic programs for students