Terence McKeown
New Paltz,NY
Summary
Undergraduate Linguistics and Asian Studies double major (4.0 GPA) with a passion for the sociological implicature of linguistic diversity. Experience in cross-cultural communication, independent research and medium-scale translation projects. A curious and inquisitive scholar seeking to further conduct sociolinguistic research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Japanese Language Tutor
Freelance
New Paltz, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Created personalized worksheets and other language learning/practice material based on the needs, learning styles, and interests of students.
- Assisted students with preparation for quizzes and other university-level Japanese language coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and professors within the Japanese department to understand the strengths of students and the pedagogical objectives of courses being taken by the students.
Japanese Translator
Freelance
Putnam Valley, New York
02.2021 - Current
- Provided Japanese-to-English translations on a small scale for clients in a freelance capacity.
- Assisted with the translation of instruction manuals for small electronic toys and gadgets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Asian Studies
SUNY College At New Paltz
06-2025
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Bilingual Japanese/English
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-cultural communication
- Terminology research
- Language teaching experience
- Linguistic theory knowledge
- Working Independently
Certification
- AAPPL Japanese Language Certification - Upper Intermediate and Lower Advanced Scores, AAPPL, 2020
- AAPPL Spanish Language Certification - Upper Intermediate Score, AAPPL, 2021
Timeline
Japanese Language Tutor
Freelance
09.2024 - Current
Japanese Translator
Freelance
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And Asian Studies
SUNY College At New Paltz