EGLE COSSE

Personal Information

·  Nationality: Uruguayan.

·  Identity Card Nº 1.884.229-0.

·  Date of Birth: July 1st, 1972.

·  Place of Birth: Minas, Lavalleja, Uruguay.

·  Address: 2543 Libertad Street Apt. 3

Montevideo, Uruguay.

·  Telephone Nº: 707-4813. Mobile: 099152755

·  E-mail: .

Studies Completed

Teaching Knowledge Test. University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations. Module 1: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching. Band 4 (extensive knowledge of TKT content areas). Module 2: Lesson Planning and use of Resources for Language Teaching. Band 4. Module 3: Managing the Teaching and Learning Process. Band 4, October 2006.

Public Translation Studies Spanish-English. School of Law, University of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Montevideo, 2000-2004. Overall average: 8.65 (8 corresponds to a Very Good -) Diploma: Public Translator in the English Language.

Teacher Education Program: TEP Alianza Uruguay –Estados Unidos. (Alianza Cultural Uruguay ¾ Estados Unidos.) Diploma: Teacher of English as a Foreign Language.

Montevideo, Uruguay. 1995-1997.

Certificate of Proficiency in English, University of Michigan. 1995.

English Grammar Studies. Advanced Study Program: Grammar I, II, III; American Studies; Highlights of American Literature. Alianza Cultural Uruguay ¾ Estados Unidos. (Four Semesters). Montevideo, Uruguay. 1987-1988.

High School Graduate, option Biology, High School Nº 4, Zorrilla de San Martín, Montevideo, Uruguay. 1991.

Meany Middle School, Seattle, Washington, USA. 1986.

Madrona Elementary School, Seattle, Washington,

USA. 1984.

Work Experience

2007-2002. Freelance Translator from Spanish into English and from English into Spanish of technical and general texts. Since 2005 she also performs official translations of legal documents. Interpreter. Clients: Anglo, Brisas del Plata, 4D Content English, Fidelis traducciones, Editorial Planeta, International Moving Business, KPMG, Loryser, PAOF CODICEN, Urufilm, Technolab, among others.

2007-2000. Teacher of Business English, In Company Department of the Anglo ¾ Uruguayan Cultural Institute. During this time she has taught Business English and English for Specific Purposes.

2000-1997. English Teacher for ANEP, National Board of Education. She was in charge of 7th, 8th and 10th grade courses, the design of course syllabus and preparation of course tests.

English Teacher of Children, Teenagers and Adults Courses at the Alianza Cultural Uruguay – Estados Unidos. Center: Las Piedras.

1995-1994. English Teacher at OPEC (Private Organization of Cultural Expansion) During the absence of the coordinator she assumed this role.

Conferences, workshops,

and seminars.

“FCE: an introduction to the changes from December 2008” given by Geraldine Pool on September 7th, 2007 at Instituto Cultural Anglo-Uruguayo.

“Cambridge ESOL BEC Business English Certificates” given by Fernando Capó on May 4th, 2007 at Instituto Cultural Anglo-Uruguayo.

“Preparing Candidates for Cambridge ESOL PET Speaking Paper” given by Gerardo Valazza” on April 12th, 2007 at Instituto Cultural Anglo-Uruguayo.

“Business English Cycles” by María Sara Rodríguez of ELT services. 2006.

“Global Issues” talk given by Susan Hillyard and organized by the Anglo Institute. 2005

“Introduction to Marketing and Sales” by Prof. Washington Otero. February 27, 2003.

“Let’s Celebrate Children”, organized by the Crandon Institute. 1997.

“Teacher Development Seminar”, Alianza Cultural Uruguay ¾ Estados Unidos. 1997.

“Series of Lectures Conducted by Donald Byrd”, Alianza Cultural Uruguay ¾ Estados Unidos. 1997.

“IV Meeting of Foreign Language Teaching of Language and Culture”, organized by Alianza Cultural Uruguay ¾ Estados Unidos. 1995.

Courses and

Other languages

Currently attending the Portuguese Advanced II Level Language Course at the ICUB [Uruguayan-Brazilian Cultural Institute].

“Awareness Raising Course for Teachers”. Plan 1996 in the area of English. (Attended 60 hours). 2000.