Professional Foreign Language Translator Resume Example

Summary

A person with vast experience in teaching elementary level students; has an exceptional passion for kids; willing to adjust teaching methods to adapt and meet students’ varying needs and interests; develops and implements programs for a balanced form of instruction and demonstration; instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations; systematic skills in establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students

Professional Experience:

Foreign Language Compliance Advisor January 2007 – Present

Duplin County School, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed English and foreign language communications of all participants and marketing materials for the program.
• Identified probable issues and concerns with the materials and performed risk assessments.
• Completed the review of high risk or complex documents by validating with other university review groups.
• Collaborated closely with third party suppliers in support of foreign language translation services as required.
• Presented consultative services to business partners through meetings to understand the scope of the project.
• Conducted regular audits on school policies to ensure department units follow the established processes.

French Translator – Translation Coordinator May 2004 – December 2006

Chilton High School, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Acted as key personnel to be the communications gatekeeper for all contacts between the company and the clients.
• Kept the clients informed and updated on the status of the project at all times and set up a clear communication protocol.
• Monitored and managed the daily task of all work performed under the assigned order for the day.
• Coordinated and scheduled project resources, monitoring progress, as well as troubleshoot issues to enhance student’s learning experience.
• Collated and updated necessary information for all personnel to complete the project.

High School Teacher February 1999 – May 2004

Southeast Polk Schools, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed English and foreign language communications of all participants and marketing materials for the program.
• Identified probable issues and concerns with the materials and performed risk assessments.
• Completed the review of high risk or complex documents by validating with other university review groups.
• Collaborated closely with third party suppliers in support of foreign language translation services as required.
• Presented consultative services to business partners through meetings to understand the scope of the project.
• Conducted regular audits on school policies to ensure department units follow the established processes.

French Translator – Translation Coordinator May 2004 – December 2006

Chilton High School, Dallas, TX

Education

Masters Degree in Foreign Languages, University of Iowa, 1999

Bachelor of Science in Education, Rockefeller University, 1994

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of creativity and resourcefulness
• A genuine interest in children
• Ability to establish positive relationship with parents
• Proficient in computer skills

Awards and Affiliations

National Association of Independent Schools, Member

National Academy of Education’s Committee on Teacher Education, Member