Ilya Blokh

Work history

Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program July 2005 to July 2007

Alternative Language Teacher

tags: teaching abroad • teamwork and leadership • organization • event planning • international experience and... • planning & coordination

How would you describe your time at Japan Exchange and Teaching...?

Overcame cultural/language barriers to serve as only non-Japanese member of staff at 6 schools. Taught 20+ classes per week, created a new English curriculum, initiated and managed a pen-pal program and started a local language exchange. Chosen to speak at three conferences.

Northwestern University Digital Kids Lab September 2003 to June 2005

Research Assistant/Developer

tags: digital media • unrealscript • user studies • java • programming • unreal engine

How would you describe your time at Northwestern University Dig...?

Designed and developed a data output and user tracking module used in an ongoing study on virtual navigation. Java/Unrealscript.

Northwestern University Computer Science September 2003 to December 2004

Research Assistant

tags: scheme / common lisp • c++ • programming • teaching • tutoring • meta

How would you describe your time at Northwestern University Com...?

Evaluated programming work of 200+ students, providing individual advice and guidance. C++/Scheme/Meta.

Northwestern University Russian Club September 2001 to December 2003

President/Founder

tags: web design • leadership • webmaster • fund raising • event planning • organization • international organization

How would you describe your time at Northwestern University Rus...?

Founded club, coordinated recruitment of 50+ members and created a functioning leadership structure.
Coordinated with faculty and external groups to organize meetings, seminars and events.
Organized a campus-wide lecture to raise money for and awareness of Beslan tragedy.
Re-designed and ...

Collat Jewish Family Services June 2001 to August 2003

Translator/Interpreter

tags: esl • translation • russian • teaching • interpretation

How would you describe your time at Collat Jewish Family Services?

Interpreted and translated for immigrants at appointments, meetings and cultural events. Taught English as a Second Language.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Neuroscience September 2000 to August 2003

Research Assistant

tags: neuroscience • biology • gene data banks • gene analysis software

How would you describe your time at University of Alabama at Bi...?

Successfully traced evolution of a Centaurin Alpha protein using data banks and analysis software. Performed daily lab maintenance, cell line preparation and experiments.

Vector Marketing June 2000 to August 2000

Sales Representative

tags: sales • product demonstration • marketing • cold calling

How would you describe your time at Vector Marketing?

Created database, cold called customers, conducted demos and closed $2000+ in sales in two months.

Education

university of edinburgh January 2004 to June 2004

Informatics and Artificial Intelligence

tags: informatics • tutorials • cognitive modeling • programming • artificial intelligence

How would you describe your time at university of edinburgh?

Exposure to a different style of teaching, with a tutorial based focus on artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling.

Northwestern University September 2001 to June 2005

Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Slavic Literature

tags: educational software • cognition • netlogo programming • cognitive science • multi-agent systems • c++ • user interface design • artificial intelligence • scheme / common lisp • sql • music journalism • teamwork and leadership • digital media • planning & coordination • programming • psychology • visual studio

How would you describe your time at Northwestern University?

An thorough, broad and project-based education in the Computer and Cognitive Sciences and Slavic Literature, with a solid liberal arts background.

Alabama School of Fine Arts August 1997 to May 2001

Math/Science

tags: math & sciences • art

How would you describe your time at Alabama School of Fine Arts?

Extensive and specialized exposure to the sciences, while interacting with students from a variety of artistic and creative backgrounds.

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