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Roy Birk

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Language Instructor

05.2016 - 10.2019
  • Developed and delivered Arabic-language course materials to English-speaking learners with basic to intermediate proficiency
  • Materials ranged from ILR scale 2 to 3+ and incorporated a wealth of historical, religious, and cultural perspective
  • Implemented Bloom's Taxonomy to create logical lessons
  • Utilized up-to-date articles and videos to increase student interest and instruct current events.

Multidisciplined Language Analyst

04.2005 - 05.2016
  • Read and listened through hours of Arabic-language materials daily, to include Iraqi, Levantine, and Egyptian dialects, to produce timely summations and translations for federal policy makers
  • Checked junior language analysts' work and provided mentorship
  • Shared expertise with technical tools and provided training in technologies and language.

Multidisciplined Language Analyst

05.2000 - 10.2004
  • Analyzed Arabic-language materials to produce summations and translations as Petty Officer in United States Navy.

Education

Various advanced Arabic courses -

National Cryptologic School, Fort George G Meade, MD
  • Continuing education in Modern Standard Arabic and dialects

Basic MSA Training -

Defense Language Institute, Monterey
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - French and International Studies

Westminster College, Fulton, MO
12.1995

Skills

  • Platform instruction, research, writing, and presentation development
  • Conflict Management
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Language Skills Development
  • Evaluations and Assessments
  • International Studies
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Curriculum Development and Delivery

Languages

Arabic
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Language Instructor -
05.2016 - 10.2019
Multidisciplined Language Analyst -
04.2005 - 05.2016
Multidisciplined Language Analyst -
05.2000 - 10.2004
National Cryptologic School - Various advanced Arabic courses,
Defense Language Institute - Basic MSA Training,
Westminster College - Bachelor of Arts, French and International Studies

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