translator, proofreader and ESL tutor
Freelance
Total years of experience :12 years, 7 months
freelance work while living in the UK and abroad. Translation/ proofreading projects
include working on leaflets, websites, menus, academic essays and job applications. Tutoring has
involved teaching English to students of all ages and levels, planning and tailoring lessons covering
a range of topics according to their needs and interests.
for which I was responsible for the care of three girls (3, 5, 8) and focussed on
teaching them English through play and exposure to the language in everyday tasks. English and
Spanish spoken.
I participated in the British Council's English Language Assistant scheme and was placed in two
primary schools in Martinique. Responsible for creating the English curriculum within both schools
for the academic year, consisting of a variety of linguistic and cultural topics. Planned and taught
English lessons to whole classes across all year groups, under the supervision of a class teacher. Ran
two lunchtime English clubs and set up Skype exchange/ penpal links with British schools. English
and French spoken.
during Sixth Form and later during university holidays. Duties included
responding to queries and taking appointments over the telephone and via e-mail; managing the
diary; ordering stock; invoicing and filing. Also helped with advertising, creating text for the
website and designing business cards and flyers
I taught English full time in a language school to clients of all ages and levels, on an individual
basis. I also gave occasional group business classes in offices outside of the school. We worked on
various units following the unique method of the company, as well as preparation for numerous ESL
examinations. I set and marked assessments/ homework, and helped on reception when not
timetabled to teach. This included answering the telephone, welcoming clients, taking bookings,
organising student files and setting up listening activities. English and Spanish spoken.
position as an au pair, solely responsible for looking after two boys (3, 6) and light
housework. French alone spoken.
in a beauty salon. Responsible for
answering the telephone, responding to e-mails, taking bookings and payment, welcoming clients,
updating the website and social media pages, stock checks and ordering products.
Full-time waitressing position in a restaurant/ café. French alone spoken.
French, Spanish and Arabic
Mathematics, English, English Literature, Science Double Award, French, Spanish, German, History, Geography, Philosophy of Religion. Grades: 7 A*, 4 A. Also obtained ICT Key Skills and Junior Sports Leadership Award.
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