Lisa C. Hayden
Espenschade
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LISA C. HAYDEN ESPENSCHADE
SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES
Very fluent Russian skills sometimes mistaken for native Russian.
Russian language experience includes teaching Russian to Americans at
three schools, translating, interpreting, and six years living and working
in Moscow. Write blog, Lizok’s Bookshelf, about Russian literature.
Freelance writing credits include corporate newsletters and articles
about science and technology.
DEGREES
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
M.A. in Russian Literature, August 1989.
Coursework included seminars in pedagogical methodology and proficiency-based teaching.
B.A. in Slavic Studies, May 1985.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Russian Teacher and Tutor. The Language Exchange
Portland, ME; April 2000 to present
Teach various levels of Russian, including grammar and conversation, to adults.
Led literature workshops on Russian classics, detective novels, post-Soviet fiction.
Russian Language Lecturer. University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME; September 2003 to May 2004. September to December 1989, 1990, and 1991
Taught first- and second-year Russian courses.
Teaching Fellow. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA; September 1985 to May 1987; January to May 1988
Taught first-year Russian courses, wrote and graded quizzes and exams.
Participated in developing proficiency-oriented syllabus for all first-year Russian courses.
OTHER RUSSIAN-BASED EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interpreter and Translator
Portland, ME; September 2000 to present
Translate legal documents and letters.
Compared English-Russian translations of healthcare documents with originals, providing editorial comments.
Interpreted medical appointments for patients from the Former Soviet Union and medical practitioners of diverse specialties. Other interpreting includes corporate training and professional hockey.
Translated half a book, Welcome to America, from Russian to English.
Abstracter and Indexer. ProQuest
Louisville, KY; June 2003 to present
Read Russian- and English-language articles in performing arts journals, write English-language abstracts, and provide index terms for database.
Director, Moscow Office. Institute of International Education
New York, NY/Moscow, Russia; August 1996 to June 1998
Supervised staff, managed programs, led program development efforts.
Co-edited Returning to Russia book with American Chamber of Commerce in Moscow.
Assisted Ford Foundation and two oil companies in developing and implementing grant competitions.
Trained Russian teachers in interactive teaching methods after winning World Bank funding.
Director, Moscow Office. IREX Institutional Partnership Project
Moscow, Russia; February 1995 to July 1996
Established and supervised office that monitored and evaluated Russian-American partnership projects funded under a $29 million USAID agreement.
Visited Russian partner organizations and advised grantees on optimizing project implementation.
Coordinated conferences and designed seminar on financial management of U.S. government grants.
Independent Consultant
Moscow, Russia; October 1994 to January 1995
Wrote and used seminar materials to train Russian and Belarusian NGOs in fundraising.
Evaluated USAID-funded partnerships in Russia and Belarus, making recommendations in detailed reports after extended site visits and interviews.
Program Director. United Way International
Alexandria, VA/Moscow, Russia; July 1993 to October 1994
Oversaw management of USAID-funded volunteer center, planned volunteer events.
Edited Russian- and English-language newsletters for Russian nonprofit organizations and donors.
Trained Russian nonprofit organizations in volunteer management.
Resident Director. American Council of Teachers of Russian
Washington, D.C.; September 1992 to June 1993
Administered and coordinated study abroad program for American college students.
Acted as liaison between students, host institute, and ACTR, observing all levels of classes and making recommendations to Institute of Steel and Alloys about curriculum and teaching methodology.
Volunteer Consultant
Portland, ME; September 1988 to September 1992
Travelled to the Soviet Union as interpreter and group leader for high school student exchange program.
Participated in development of high school exchange program for Russian and American students, including student and chaperone recruitment and selection, program design, and community fundraising. Program later received funding from USIA.
Served as interpreter and liaison for Soviet groups visiting the United States, including Supreme Soviet deputies, businesspeople, and actors.
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE WRITING EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer
Scarborough, ME; July 1998 to present
Write and edit medical interpreter training newsletters and manuals. Proofread and edited Russian-language materials for distribution to patients.
Write blog, Lizok’s Bookshelf, about Russian literature.
Wrote hundreds of articles about drug discovery, health, genomics, fuel cells, semiconductors, economic development, and other topics for print and electronic publications.
Published essay in The Pennsylvania Gazette about living in Russia.
Work for Maine Science & Technology Foundation Web site included writing 60 articles about science- and technology-based economic development in Maine and researching specialized Internet links.
HONORS
Listed in several editions of Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Women.
Won CASE Media Fellowship for journalists; participated in marine science program, May 2003.
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