Tessa Polovina

TESSA POLOVINA MSc in International Development MA in International Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Onsite English Coach LABORATORIA Oct 19 / Current Guadalajara, Jal. Facilitating acquisition of English communication skills for attending job interviews in IT sector Assistance in all aspects of job interview preparation. Integrating agile methodology in the process of learning English. Preparation and delivery of classes for students of different levels and ages (18 - 40 years old). Assessing each student’s learning process and mastery of competences. Providing assistance to help students reach their communication goals. Repatriation Project Leader PERSONAL INFORMATION Cel:--Av. Circunvalación 1521, Guadalajara, Jal PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Enthusiastic professional with a background in international development, human resources and project management. Looking to join an organisation putting to use my academic and practical knowledge, advocacy and management skills to their advantage. Experienced in project design, development, management and human resources management in start-ups and NGOs. Passionate about being a factor in responding to socio-economic, humanitarian and security issues worldwide. Currently undertaking a TEFL course to become a certified English teacher. MICU BOGDAN FOUNDATION Apr 18-Jun 19 London, UK Acting as a UK representative of a Romania-based foundation engaged in tackling human trafficking and modern slavery by providing first hand victim support and assistance as well as conducting awareness raising campaigns. Understanding and providing tailored support for victims by building a bridge between the UK and Romanian statutory agencies, law enforcement and charitable organisations. Managing the establishment of a charity, drafted and implemented a range of different charity policies. Negotiated and established close partnerships with other respective charities in the UK. Integration Advice Assistant, REFUGEE COUNCIL Sep 18-Mar 19 London, UK Integration team aims to provide advice and support to newly recognised refugees in the main areas of housing, health, welfare and employment. Provided a range of support including face-to-face and telephone advice, triaging of drop-inclients and administrative tasks. Delivered specialist advice and support to refugees at risk and frontline professionals working with refugees. Gained analytical and problem-solving skills to work to improve frontline local authority services to better serve the refugee community in London. Sales and Marketing Executive TRILLENIUM Ltd Feb-Sep 16 London, UK Development of marketing plans and key PR strategies. Planning and coordination of marketing events. Acted as a communication channel between developers and customers. Visualization of potential customers. CERTIFICATIONS · OSCE/UNODA 9-weeks online and in-person training course on Conflict. Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation (Vienna, May 2018). Published work in “The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance and The European Economic Community – similarities and differences”, [International Studies], Croatia (2014). Student of the Year 2014, University College of International Relations and Diplomacy. EDUCATION International Teacher Training Organization, Guadalajara Jal. 140-h TEFL Online Course April 2020 (expected) SOAS University of London London, UK- MSc Violence, Conflict, and Development University College of International Relations and Diplomacy Zagreb, Croatia- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy University of Applied Sciences Zagreb Croatia- Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Economics VOLUNTEERING · SKILLS · Analytical thinking Time Management Adaptability Critical thinking Design thinking Interpersonal skills LANGUAGES English Spanish Croatian Italian Proficient Advanced Native Upper Intermediate SOFTWARE Mac OS Windows Office Salesforce Diversity of internal programs FM4 Paso Libre Sep 19-Dec 19 Guadalajara, Jal. Handling requests for asylum and liaising by telephone with a wide network of NGOs and shelters for refugees across the country. Humanitarian aid through the services of food, clothing, medical attention, humanitarian calls. Taking part in a research project “Profiles, Dynamics and Perspectives of the Refugees in Mexico”, conducting interviews and analysing data. The Council for At-Risk Academics Jun 17-Oct 1 London, UK Received and processed requests for assistance from persecuted and at-risk academics. Communicated with universities in the UK in order to secure placements for academics. Monitored via quarterly reports from fellows placed in the UK and their supervisors. English Tutor Sep 15-Nov 15 Siem Reap, Cambodia Volunteer in NGO-run schools, generally attended by lower-income students. Assist a local teacher in English lessons, and occasionally other subjects, for students aged between 5-16 years old.