PKPalina Kazimirskaya
@palinakazimirskaya
Experienced bilingual journalist and language teacher specializing in Russian and Italian instruction.
ItalyWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced journalist and language teacher with a Master’s degree in journalism and a BA in linguistic mediation from the University of Milan. I report for print, online and radio, and I have a long history of researching, interviewing and producing clear, accurate copy for diverse audiences.
I teach Russian and Italian to adult learners, prepare students for CILS and ТРКИ exams, run workshops on language and culture, and offer online classes via platforms such as italki. I combine classroom and multimedia experience, including audio editing with Audacity and Adobe Audition.
I am hardworking, precise and flexible, fluent in Russian and Italian, with conversational English and Spanish; I seek roles that value clear communication, cultural mediation and language education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ILLanguage Teacher
Italki HK Limited
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Deliver online Russian and Italian lessons to international students, preparing learners for exams (CILS, ТРКИ) and improving language proficiency through tailored curricula and feedback.
Journalist / Reporter
Lake Como
Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Report on news, sport, education, culture and social issues for a Russian-language community magazine, conducting interviews and producing written features for print and online editions.
Russian Language Teacher
Unitre
Sep 2009 - Jul 2013 (3 years 10 months)
Taught Russian language courses and organized workshops on Russian language, literature and culture for Italian adult learners, improving students' communicative competence and cultural knowledge.
Journalist / Reporter
Web-radio Russia-Italy
Jan 2012 - Nov 2012 (10 months)
Researched and reported on diverse news topics, conducted interviews, edited copy and produced audio segments for web radio, including audio editing and fast-turnaround news coverage.
Journalist / Reporter
National Radio of Belarus
May 1997 - Aug 2006 (9 years 3 months)
Produced news reports, conducted research and interviews, and performed sub-editing and proofreading for radio broadcasts over a nine-year tenure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversità degli studi di Milano
Bachelor of Arts, Mediazione linguistica
2012 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mediazione linguistica at the State University of Milan from 2012 to 2015.
Belarusian State University
Master’s Degree, Journalism
1997 - 2003
Earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism at Belarusian State University between 1997 and 2003.
M. Glinka musical high school
High School Diploma, Music
1993 - 1997
Studied music, qualifying as choir conductor, choir singer, and music teacher at M. Glinka musical high school from 1993 to 1997.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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