Olena Tanchyk, Mariupol

Olena Tanchyk, Mariupol (Ukraine)

English Language Facilitator

Education

Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

MA in Ukrainian Language and Literature (online program), October 2022 – present

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC), Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

Visiting Scholar: Fulbright Research and Development Program, August 2021-November 2023

Donetsk State University of Management, Mariupol, Ukraine

Associate Professor: Management of Foreign Economic Activity, Completed May 2020

Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, Horlivka, Ukraine

Diploma of Professional Retraining: 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

Work experience/Professional development

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

Critical Language Institute (CLI) Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ, USA)

Ukrainian Language Instructor (Summer semester, 2022)

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

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

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-present)

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

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

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-Present)

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

Select Publications

Chechel A., Tanchyk O. (2022). The Transition fom a “Weak State” to a “Powerful State”: Ukrainian Case. Skhid (East), Vol.3, Issue 2, 32-38; https://doi.og/10.21847/1728-9343.2022.3(2).263726
Tokareva V., Tanchyk O. (2021). Project-Investment Approach to the Development of the Social Infrastructure of the Territories. Economy and society, (26). https://doi.org/10.32782/2524-0072/2021-26-64
Balueva O., Tanchyk O., Snopenko H. (2021). The analysis of the digital transformation trends in the Ukrainian economy. VUZF Review, 6(4), 136-144. https://doi.org/10.38188/2534-9228.21.4.15
Taranenko V., Tanchyk O., Hrybovska Y. (2020). Advanced models of social responsibility in the system of international entrepreneurial activity. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal Volume 26, Issue 3, 2020 (Print ISSN: 1087-9595; Online ISSN: 1528-2686) Scopus article
Tanchyk O. (2020). Scenarios of Ukraine’s development in the context of European Integration. Strategic potential of state and territorial development: materials of the IV international scientific and practical conference (scientific electronic edition). Mariupol, October 9, 2020, Mariupol. 2020. 442 p. 303-305 p.
Diatlova V., Tanchyk O. (2019). The Online Presence of Public Authorities for their Performance Enhancement. Manager. Bulletin of the Donetsk State University of Management. No. 3 (84). “Public administration” series. Mariupol

Select Recent Certification

The ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) intensive training: English/Ukrainian (January, 2022), San Diego State University, CA
TESOL, Online Certificate Program (2016 /2017/2018/2022), Arizona State University, AZ
Trainer of Trainers, Online Certificate Program (2020), Arizona State University, AZ
Advanced training program for research and teaching staff: EUAID project «Reinventing displaced universities: enhancing competitiveness, serving communities» (2021), Donetsk State University of Management, online

Additional Links

Co-author of the online course «Teaching English in a Barrier-Free Space» (course for ESL teachers): https://teachingbarrierfree.com/
The Ukrainian Academy of Cultural Diplomacy (with Access students) https://uadiplomacy.com/