198 Valridge Drive, Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 4Y4, Canada /
A highly talented Translator and Proofreader with ten years experience translating documents and other materials from Slovak to English and vice versa, is seeking new opportunities
HIGHLIGHTS:
Translation
- Native Slovak speaker
- Fluent in Slovak, English, Czech
- Exceptional command of idiomatic Slovak and English language and grammar
- ATIO (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario)- member in good standing
- Regular contributor to “One Hour Translation" network
- Successfully translated and proofread various projects for agencies across Ontario and worldwide
Language Instruction
- TOEFL Teaching Specialist, Canadian College of Educators, Mississauga (2011).
- TESL Canada Certificate, Burnaby, British Columbia (2007).
- ESL Specialist, Brock University, St.Catharines (2006).
- Certificate of Qualification, Ontario College of Teachers, Toronto (2002).
- TESL Ontario Certificate, Toronto (2001).
- First Aid Certificate, St. John Ambulance (2001).
Translation Specialties
Accounting, Psychology, Medical (general), Linguistics, Insurance, Correspondence, Education / Pedagogy, Cosmetics, Beauty, Advertising / Public Relations, Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs, Automotive, Surveying, Medical: Health Care, Medical Instruments, Contract(s), Human Resources, Games / Video Gaming, Food, Engineering (general), Video Conferencing.
Translation Experience
Freelance Translator & ProofreaderDagmar’s Translation Services
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
- Responsible for the accurate translating and proofreading of the Czech, Slovak and English content for a variety of language projects including medical reports and invoices, marketing communications materials, technical publications, and product software / 2002- present
Translator/Proofreader /Interpreter
Anna’s Translating Services
Bardejov, Slovakia
- Provide linguistic skills to convert highly technical product descriptions from Czech and Slovak to English & delivered translations that are accurate and reflect the style and manner of expression of native speaker / 1994-1996
Other Related Experience
TeacherColumbia International College, Hamilton, ON., CANADA
- Teach all levels of ESL programs
- Developed curricula and departmental tests for ESL program
- Mentor newly hired teachers in ESL Department
- Compiled a custom-edition textbook for a locally developed course / 2000-Present
English Teacher
St. Egidius Catholic Elementary School, Bardejov, SLOVAKIA
- Taught Core English Grades 3 to 8
- Prepared final grade students for English competition
- Organized school-wide events to promote English language learning / 1993-1996
Post Secondary Education
ESL Part1, 2 & ESL SpecialistBrock University, Hamilton, ON., CANADA / 2006
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Faculty of Education
Brock University, Hamilton, ON., CANADA / 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.Honours)
Honours Linguistics & Minor Psychology
Faculty of Humanities,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON., CANADA
- 3rd year in Germany (Formal Exchange Program at Mannheim University) / 2000
ATIO / Member in good standing since 2002
Able Translations / Freelance Translator 2007-Present Able Translations, Mississauga, ON., CANADA
- Contracted to translate Birth, marriage & death certificates, driver's licenses, report cards & school transcripts, tax documents and various types of invoices.
- Also translated Medical reports, Hospital discharge reports, Product Manuals, Contracts and Purchase Agreements
All Languages / Freelance Translator 2007-Present
All Languages Ltd., Toronto, ON., CANADA
- Translated Surveyor's appraisals, and legal documents for inheritance purposes from Slovak to English
- Worked on various projects in medical, legal, and technical fields
- Provided subtitle translation from English to Slovak for Magna international internal video
Ontario College of Teachers / Member in good standing since 2002
Other Translation / Proofreading Experience
- BelAir Language Services (Florida, USA): Project for ESCO Corporation: "Great Place to Work® Employee Survey"
- Translate Media (New York, USA): Project for Eisai Europe Limited: "A Patient Guide: Understanding Cervical Dystonia & Your Neuro Bloc Treatment"
- Verbatim Solutions (Utah, USA): News Release:"Beauty Giant Adds Premier Skincare & Cosmetics Products to Its Coty Prestige Division"
- AJS Management (Bratislava, Slovakia):Translation of a Psychological Test: ADAS-Cog Knowledge Quiz Abbott
- Transcription Global (Lancashire, UK): Transcription & Translation of Medical Interviews
- Tampa Bay Translations (Florida, USA): translation of several different documents on different occasions. They include: driver's licenses, report cards, school transcripts, birth and marriage certificates.
- Translation Perfect (KS, USA): Gardner Denver:"Corporate Policy and Procedure”
- Eudocomm Communications (Godollo, Hungary): Boston Consulting Group: "Power Point Presentation: Activity Flow Charts"
- Western Translation Services (Edmonton, AB): Employee Contract
My profile can be viewed on the following professional websites:
1. proz.com(member since 2007): http://www.proz.com/profile/774175
2. TranslatorsCafe.com (member since 2007):http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/Profile/?ForOthers=true
3. Aquarius.net(member since 2003) http://www.aquarius.net/index.cfm?chapter=profile&aq=user_profile
Personal Interests
Reading, languages, dancing, hiking, photography, fashion, travelling, computers, cooking, baking.
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