Taraneh Shahlavi
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Multilingual Translator experienced in interpreting documents and spoken words. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication. Organized and thorough professional with strong knowledge of translation practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator
Self Employed Services
, MD
12.2017 - Current
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Delivered translation services to clients.
- Assisted non-English speaking clients with communication issues.
- Translated client documents between languages.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Read legal documents, scientific articles or news reports and rewrote into specified language.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Self Employed Writer
Bethesda, Maryland
12.2010 - Current
- Led self-guided exercises to improve student understanding of spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation.
- Organized field trips for students to observe native speakers in real-world settings.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessments in accordance with institutional policies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational standards and best practices in ESL teaching.
- Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays, debates, and discussions.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Encouraged students to practice speaking in English by creating a positive classroom environment with interactive activities.
Education
Teachers Training Course Certification - English Education
Azad University
Tehran/Iran01-2010
Diploma in Business English - Business Administration
London Chamber of Commerce
London/England01-1992
Associate of Arts - Languages
Landsdoun College
London/England01-1979
Skills
- Cultural assessment
- Translation verification
- Records review
- Computer-assisted translation tools
- Marketing material translation
- Cultural expertise
- Cultural history
- Research
- Verbal and written communication
- Business operations
- Fluent bilingualism
- Live interpretations
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural awareness
- Document translation
- Document review
Timeline
Translator
Self Employed Services
12.2017 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher
Self Employed Writer
12.2010 - Current
Teachers Training Course Certification - English Education
Azad University
Diploma in Business English - Business Administration
London Chamber of Commerce
Associate of Arts - Languages
Landsdoun College