Ilya Blokh

Birmingham, AL

currently: Job hunting

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Work history

Alternative Language Teacher

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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

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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

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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

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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
maintained club web site with news, information and media.... read more
Collat Jewish Family Services June 2001 to August 2003
Translator/Interpreter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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