Jacob Barth Email & Phone Number

Lead classroom management and instruction as needed.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Assisted in leading lesson planning and instruction on Russian grammar and culture. Provided administrative and logistical support in coordinating program events and excursions.

As a project evaluation research assistant at the World Bank Group and the Global Environmental Facility, I analyzed the GEF’s projects in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru to understand the socioeconomic benefits of the environmental projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and South America. The findings will be included in an upcoming book analyzing the socioeconomic benefits of such projects and the overall realization of the GEF's goals.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Managed a team of 5-7 research assistants. Led satellite imagery analysis and ArcGIS cartography; co-authored internal project proposals, tracked and proofread project deliverables.Oversaw communication with internal and external supervisors; scheduled weekly meetings. Co-led biyearly recruitment efforts; conducted interviews and trained new members.Co-author of the publication "Water Management Policy in Afghanistan After the Fall of the Afghan Government."Invited to and presented at the William & Mary European Studies and Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Conference.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

As a member of the geoParsing team, I researched and analyzed Russian activity across the globe, specifically Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and Sudan, using geospatial intelligence and published news articles in Russian, French, and English languages. The Tearline publications “The Environmental Impact of Russian Mining in the Central African Republic” and the “Environmental Effect of Coal Mine Deterioration in Eastern Ukraine” I coauthored in collaboration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) regarding Russian mining activity in the Central African Republic and the environmental effects of their mining processes and the impact Ukraine coal mine deterioration in the Donbas region has on the surrounding environment and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Remote

As a College Advising Intern in the College Prep Club for the Future Leader Exchange program for Ukrainian students (FLEX Ukraine), I assisted Ukrainian exchange students in American high schools in developing their college lists, managing their application process, and preparing for interviews. In addition to continuing to help with their college application processes, I assumed the Public Speaking Skills role to further assist students in their research and presentation skills in a professional setting and held monthly seminars to assist students with the transition to college and the professional world.

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

I quality assessed the Russian translation of research papers, including the Silk Road Diplomacy report (2019) and Corridors of Power report (2021), translated documents originally written in Russian, and contributed to research tracking democratic development and civil society in Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Belarus, Armenia, Serbia, Georgia).

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

I helped lead the Russian Conversation Hours for the intermediate level. Tasks included lesson planning, presenting, and teaching Russian vocabulary and culture.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: WCWM 90.9 FM Radio DJ 2021-2024 Pi Sigma Alphamagna cum laude

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Russian And Post-Soviet Studies

Activities and Societies: Dobro Slovo Honor Society Russian Music Ensemble (Member 2020-2024, Instrument Director 2021-2021, President.

Russian Studies