I am Evgeniya Leggate, a multilingual researcher, educator, and translator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. I bring extensive expertise in language analysis, discourse structures, academic writing, and digital pedagogy, with a track record of developing instruction for multilingual learners. Fluent in Russian and English, I enjoy bridging cultures through clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. My work centers on cross-cultural communication, content development, and rigorous research. I am passionate about advancing AI-assisted models through linguistic precision and thoughtful pedagogy, and I strive to create accessible, rigorous educational materials for diverse students and colleagues.

Evgeniya Leggate

I am Evgeniya Leggate, a multilingual researcher, educator, and translator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. I bring extensive expertise in language analysis, discourse structures, academic writing, and digital pedagogy, with a track record of developing instruction for multilingual learners. Fluent in Russian and English, I enjoy bridging cultures through clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. My work centers on cross-cultural communication, content development, and rigorous research. I am passionate about advancing AI-assisted models through linguistic precision and thoughtful pedagogy, and I strive to create accessible, rigorous educational materials for diverse students and colleagues.

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I am Evgeniya Leggate, a multilingual researcher, educator, and translator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. I bring extensive expertise in language analysis, discourse structures, academic writing, and digital pedagogy, with a track record of developing instruction for multilingual learners. Fluent in Russian and English, I enjoy bridging cultures through clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.

My work centers on cross-cultural communication, content development, and rigorous research. I am passionate about advancing AI-assisted models through linguistic precision and thoughtful pedagogy, and I strive to create accessible, rigorous educational materials for diverse students and colleagues.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor & Adjunct Lecturer, English Department at Queens College, CUNY, NY
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Taught a wide variety of composition and writing-intensive literature courses emphasizing reading comprehension, narrative analysis, linguistic nuance, and cultural context. Designed and implemented digital pedagogy strategies for multilingual students. Developed and assessed instructional materials tailored to diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Adjunct Lecturer, Russian Program at Queens College, CUNY, NY
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Taught Russian literature and language courses, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural nuances.
Adjunct Lecturer, English Department at City College of New York, CUNY, NY
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Taught English composition and literature courses with attention to linguistic detail and cross-cultural context.

Education

Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at The Graduate School and University Center, CUNY, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
M.A. & M.Phil. in Comparative Literature at The Graduate School and University Center, CUNY, NY
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
B.A. in Russian, English & Translation at Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Open Educational Resources Faculty Fellowship
January 1, 2020 - February 4, 2026
Summer Research Lab, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2018 - February 4, 2026
Writing Across Curriculum Fellowship, City College of New York, CUNY
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Global Supplementary Grant, Open Society Institute, Soros Foundation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Global Supplementary Grant, Open Society Institute
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship, The Graduate Center, CUNY
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Opportunity Initiative Grant, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship, Brown University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Carnegie Research Fellowship Program, Byron Society Collection of America, University of Delaware
January 1, 2006 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization