Mariya Ilieva

Available to hire

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Instructor and Project Coordinator at EPAM Systems
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with stakeholders to collect data on employees' learning needs; managed a course development project using Agile, delegating tasks and ensuring deadlines; oversaw the English language assessment process for the APAC region; created learning materials for online, instructor-led lessons and self-paced study; supported language evaluation initiatives.
English Language Exam Mentor at Soka University
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Analyzed university students' language-related strengths and weaknesses; mentored and advised learners on improving TOEFL and IELTS proficiency.
English Academic Writing Advisor at Soka University
October 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Helped learners improve their writing by advising on appropriate text structure, grammar, and academic vocabulary usage.
English Teacher at BRITANICA
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Taught English to adults during a three-month intensive General English course; adapted in-house materials to fit individual student needs.
Japanese Language and Culture Teacher at 40th Public School Louis Pasteur
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Taught Japanese language and culture; created the syllabus for the school year; developed lesson plans and materials; crafted assessments tailored to students' ages, interests, and needs.

Education

Master's degree at Soka University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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