Thomas Lederer

1602 NW 83rd Street

Seattle, WA 98117-3626

(206) 783-0455

OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in editing, proofreading translating, writing, or instruction to utilize linguistic talents, dependability, experience, erudition, and adaptability.

BACKGROUND

Excellent verbal communication skills: fully bilingual in English and German, knowledge of Latin, French, Greek, Italian, Dutch. 10 years experience as academic writer, translator, editor, and teacher.

Honest, friendly, outstanding communication skills - interacts effectively with individuals of all levels.

Skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport. Brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts.

Professional demeanor—demonstrates competence in professional and social settings.

Well organized and efficient. Can quickly learn new procedures and methods.

Able to work under pressure and under all circumstances.

EDUCATION

PhD English, magna cum laude, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany. December 2005

MA English and American Studies/Classical Studies (Latin Philology), summa cum laude, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria. July 2001

WORK EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty, English Department, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA. September 2007 - present

Taught and assessed undergraduate writing courses. Helpedstudents build confidence as writers. Developed writing curriculum. Furthered school's reputation by publishing outstanding essays in peer-reviewed journals.

Scientific Translator (correspondent basis) for Anatomy Department, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. June 1999 - present

Translated (English>German, German>English) and proofreadarticle-length contributions and doctoral theses for publication in medical journals as well as book-length works. Saved company money through linguistic expertise in two languages.Evaluated linguistic and stylistic quality of scientific papers. Compiled etymological glossary of medical terms for anatomy textbook.

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, English Department, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany. August 2001 - July 2005

Taught and assessed undergraduate literature and language classes. Developed stylesheet. Proofread and edited article- and book-length manuscripts; corresponded with authors and publishers; designed and implemented layout for two book publications (essay collections). Carried out source research for doctoral thesis. Published books and essays in peer-reviewed journals. Corresponded with guest speakers; assisted in organizing international conferences.

Undergraduate Assistant, Department of Classical Studies, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria. October 1999 - July 2001

Assisted professor in preparation and delivery of seminar courses. Proofread publications and corresponded with authors and publishers.

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMED WORK (select)

Lederer, Thomas. “Urban Paumgartner’s Aristeion Carinthiae Claudiforum: Between Reminiscence and Protest.” Reformation and Renaissance Review 9.1 (2009) 73–116.

Lederer, Thomas. Sacred Demonization: Saints’ Legends in the English Renaissance. Austrian Studies in English 96. Vienna, Aus.: Vienna University Press—Braumüller, 2007.

Lederer, Thomas. “Fools and Saints: Derision and Regenerative Laughter and the Late Medieval and Early Modern Hagiographic Imagination.” Comitatus 37 (2006): 111-45.

Lederer, Thomas. “‘Thereupon There Were Produced Three False Witnesses...’: Trial Scenes in Elizabethan Sacred Biography.” In the Grip of the Law: Prisons, Trials and the Space Between. Ed. Monika Fludernik and Greta Olson. Frankfurt, Ger.: Lang, 2004. 23-41.

Lederer, Thomas. “Dil Ulenspiegel: The Inverted Gospel and an Early Modern Clown.” Intersections in Christianity and Critical Theory. Ed. Cassandra Falke. Basingstoke: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2010

Lederer, Thomas. “The Clemency of Rufinus Widl: Text and Context of W. A. Mozart’s First Opera.” Humanistica Lovaniensia

Lederer, Thomas. “Images of DenomiNation.” Medieval-Renaissance Conference XVIII. The University of Virginia's College at Wise. 17 September 2004

Lederer, Thomas. “What do we Get for Trying to Do the Right Thing?” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 16 July 2007. B5.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Modern Language Association

American Translators Association

REFERENCES

Available upon request