Ірина Чеботарьова

PhD in Pedagogy. Language educator and integration specialist with 10+ years in Ukraine and France. Spent two years inside France's national education system as Education and Student Integration Specialist (CASNAV), Montpellier Academy, designing individualized integration pathways for students with migrant backgrounds, coordinating multi-agency support, and monitoring integration outcomes.

Simultaneously delivered French language training at Alliance Française Montpellier and holds certification as a DELF/DALF examiner. Four years at Alliance Française Kharkiv (2018–2022). French C2.

French Language Instructor & Certified DELF/DALF Examiner at Sole Proprietor Chebotaryova I.O. (2024-01 – Present)

• Designing and delivering tailored French language programmes for individual learners, professionals, and exam candidates, adapting content, pace, and methodology to each client's goals and starting level.
• Administering official DELF/DALF examinations as a certified examiner in accordance with France Éducation International / CIEP protocols.
• Managing client relations, scheduling, and end-to-end service delivery independently.
• 40+ active learners annually / 20 exam candidates / 95% exam pass rate across official French language certifications

Education and Student Integration Specialist (CASNAV) at Lycée Jean Mermoz (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Designed individualized integration pathways for students with migrant backgrounds: assessing each student's linguistic level, prior education, and socio-cultural context, then building a tailored learning and integration plan.
• Coordinated student support across a multidisciplinary team of teachers, psychologists, social workers, and school administration, ensuring each student's care was coherent across all services simultaneously.
• Facilitated communication between schools, families, and support services — including linguistic mediation during career guidance sessions, bridging the language gap at a critical decision point for students.
• Monitored individual student progress and contributed to evaluating programme effectiveness and integration outcomes, tracking language milestones and transition to mainstream classes. 80 students supported over 2 years.

FLE Teacher & Certified DELF/DALF Examiner at Alliance Française (2022-01 – 2023-12)

concurrent with CASNAV role

• Delivered French language courses (A1–C1) to international learners across proficiency levels in alignment with CEFR standards.
• Prepared candidates for DELF/DALF certification using targeted exam strategies; conducted official examinations in accordance with international assessment protocols.
• 100 learners / 40 exam candidates / 95% pass rate

FLE Teacher & DELF/DALF Examiner at Alliance Française (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered French language training (A1–C1) to diverse learner groups over four years; adapted content to varying educational needs, backgrounds, and learning goals.
• Administered and evaluated DELF/DALF examinations in accordance with standardized international assessment procedures.
• 200 learners / 12 exam sessions / 95% pass rate

Head of Translation Agency «Trans1ated» at Translation Agency «Trans1ated» (2014-01 – 2018-12)

• Founded and managed a translation and interpretation agency, overseeing client acquisition, project coordination, resource allocation, quality control, and deadline management from day one.
• Provided written translation and oral interpretation across technical and general domains; coordinated a team of translators across French, English, and Ukrainian language pairs. Team of 50 translators, corporate and private client sectors

Translator, Foreign Economic Relations Department at State Enterprise "Giprokoks" (2009-01 – 2014-12)

• Coordinated tendering processes and prepared commercial proposals for international business; drafted and reviewed contracts and tender documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintained direct communication with international clients and partners, supporting negotiations and contract implementation across language and regulatory boundaries.
• Conducted market and competitor analysis to support strategic positioning and decision-making.

PhD in Pedagogy – Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy (2014-01 – 2017-12)

Master's in Management of Organizations – NTU "KhPI" (2005-01 – 2007-12)

Master's in French & English Philology – Karazin Kharkiv National University (2000-01 – 2005-12)