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Education
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Sergey Kuropov

Journalist
Windsor, Ontario,Ontario
Sergey Kuropov

Summary

Skilled Journalist with 8-year history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories.

Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.

Also have many years of experience as a Tour Guide and English Teacher.

Speak English, Russian and Vietnamese.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to get a job in a good team. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

An honest, decent person and a responsible worker. I'm sure that our cooperation will be mutually beneficial and will lead to positive results.

Married and have two daughters aged 2 and 6.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Of Education, Khanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam

Kindergarten, Elementary and Private ESL Teacher
04.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

Playful teaching for young children from two to six years old in the morning, elementary school lessons in the afternoon, private lessons in the evening.
Even though I'm not a native English speaker, in these three years I became a very popular teacher in Nha Trang (a city of 500,000 people), many schools and language centers competed to invite me to work with them.
Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Designed innovative initiatives to engage parents in educational process for student benefit.
Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.

Self Employed

Tour Guide
05.2014 - 04.2020

Job overview

Worked as a private guide for Russian speaking (75%) and English speaking tourists (25%) for six years.
Promoted my own popularity with my YouTube channel.
Became one of the most popular tour guides in Vietnam.
Usually traveled with tourists on excursions to neighboring provinces with an overnight stay: Dalat mountain tour, Dak Lak ethnographic expedition, Phu Yen boat trip etc.
Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
Assisted tour members with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
Shared historical and cultural context to keep tour informative and provide more profound understanding of area.
Arranged for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests.
Provided suggestions and recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodations to keep customers entertained after tour hours.
Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.
Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
Guided groups of up to 42 people on scheduled tours.
Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Collected and deposited payments from guests.
Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.

All-Russia State TV And Radio Broadcasting Company

TV Reporter
09.2006 - 04.2014

Job overview

Worked on many popular broadcast programs with good ratings and audience engagement, such as Vesti-Moscow, Main Theme and Sport for All.
Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.

Education

Sholokhov Moscow State University For Humanities
Moscow, Russia

Bachelor of Arts from Periodical Press And TV Journalism
07.2006

University Overview

School of General Education 1918
Moscow, Russia

High School Diploma
06.2000

University Overview

Skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Training and Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Software Proficiency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Interviewing Strengths
  • Creative Solutions

Timeline

Kindergarten, Elementary and Private ESL Teacher
Department Of Education, Khanh Hoa Prov., Vietnam
04.2020 - 01.2023
Tour Guide
Self Employed
05.2014 - 04.2020
TV Reporter
All-Russia State TV And Radio Broadcasting Company
09.2006 - 04.2014
Sholokhov Moscow State University For Humanities
Bachelor of Arts from Periodical Press And TV Journalism
School of General Education 1918
High School Diploma
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