larisa Wood, Teachers Assistant (Volunteer)

larisa Wood

Teachers Assistant (Volunteer)

BSB British school of Baku

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, BA
Experience
7 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 1 Months

Teachers Assistant (Volunteer) at BSB British school of Baku
  • Azerbaijan
  • February 2013 to April 2013

• Conducted subject related classes for pupils across assigned standards.
• Evaluated students through periodic assignments, projects and other evaluating methods.
• Maintained updated records of student performance and other administrative details pertaining to day to day business operations.
• Updated guardians on academic performance and results of performance improvement measures of students.

Online Translator at Vision Safety Ltd
  • Azerbaijan
  • October 2007 to July 2011

• Converted written materials from English into Russian, Azerbaijani and colloquial English like course related books, publications or web pages.
• Developed new text in the target language reproducing the content and style of the original. Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect language.
• Ensured adaptability of course material in different language or culture.

PA / Office Manager at WWPS
  • Azerbaijan
  • March 2006 to September 2007

• Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures, managed correspondence and designed filing systems.
• Rendered historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by planning and implementing office systems and layout.
• Effectively communicated information through e-mail, fax, post and telephone calls.
• Interacted with the management, client, suppliers and staff members pertaining to day to day operations.
• Optimized resource utilization by allocating tasks to team members in the absence of the management.
• Participated in vendor negotiations for maintaining, examining leased equipment and procuring supplies.
• Assisted in orientation and training for new staff including operating and troubleshooting new office technologies.
Personal Assistance
• Prepared spreadsheets, presentations, documents and reports for the senior leadership team enabling effective decision making.
• Maintained and organized diaries; planned or scheduled appointments and meetings.
• Convened and attended meetings; updated the management on various requisites for scheduled meetings.
• Updated records and followed up on progress of assigned projects.
• Managed travel logistics and other business related issues for the senior leadership team.

Office Manager at Mensa Holdings Ltd.
  • Azerbaijan
  • March 2005 to June 2006

Responsibilitiesu**
• Maintained regular interaction with maintenance and vendor suppliers for procuring office stationary and other equipment pertaining to operational requirements.
• Collaborated with various support teams in maintaining office furnishing, organising telephone and computer networks.
• Interacted with local staff for translating various documents.
• Optimized resource utilization and enhanced revenue generation by renting out office space and maintaining operations aligned to budgetary allocations.

Office Administrator at Scopus Engineering Ltd
  • Azerbaijan
  • October 2004 to February 2005

Responsibilitiesu**
• Identified and developed new office premises with adequate infrastructure like furniture, computers telephones, internet access etc.
• Collaborated with various support teams in maintaining office expenses and optimizing resource utilization to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Interacted with government and local offices pertaining to day to day business operations and other statutory requirements.
• Represented the manager in business interactions during the latter’s leave or onsite visit.

Education

Diploma, BA
  • at Eton Institute
  • July 2014
Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Wales
  • August 2011
Diploma, Neuro-Linguistic-Programming
  • at High Melton Business School
  • June 2011
Master's degree, Criminal Law – Jurisprudence
  • at Southern Russian Humanitarian University
  • June 2004

Bayt Tests

English for Business Skills Test
Score 70%
Negotiations Skills Test
Score 68%
Business Plans Test
Score 78%

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Translation
Secretarial
Business Correspondence
Teaching
Translation, Interpretation, Proof Reading
Office Operations, Procedures, Correspondence Management
Vendor and Supplier Negotiation, Procurement Management
Secretarial Practice, Meeting Management, Management Representation
Conducting Classes, Performance Evaluation, Career Guidance
Resource Optimization, Budget Management, Department Productivity
Government Interaction, Statutory Interpretation, Compliance
Typing: 80 Words per minute
Policy Implementation, Compliance Management, Operational Excellence
Effective Communication, Team Leadership, Confident and Assertive
Editing Written Materials, Preparing New Texts, Content Representation

Languages

English
Expert
Russian
Expert
Azerbaijani
Intermediate
Turkish
Beginner
Ukrainian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Diploma in the Art and Science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Teaching a foreign Language(Russian) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2014
Teaching English to speakers of other Languages (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2014

Hobbies

  • Ballet
  • Golf