Megan Sharpe
Mobile: (828) 461-4325
Current Address
215 Mossburn Road
Apt: 302
Charlotte, NC 28262
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Charlotte – Charlotte, NC May 2014
Masters of Arts in Spanish – Translation and Translation Studies
Graduate Certificate in Translation
GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of North Carolina Wilmington– Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Minors: Latin American Students, Geography
GPA: 3.6/4.0 Cum Laude May 2012
SKILLS
· Languages- English (native), Spanish (near-native). Possess strong reading, writing, and verbal skills in both languages.
· Translation- Highly skilled in the translation of documents for ENG-SPN and SPN-ENG. Exhibits strong analytical and problem solving skills.
· Cultural awareness-interacts well with coworkers/clients of various backgrounds in a sensitive manner.
· Microsoft office suite-highly skilled in the use of Microsoft word, excel, power point, and access. Can effectively produce documents for various purposes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Representative – Charlotte, NC August 2013-May 2014 Actively represented graduate student body in the MA Spanish program. Facilitated communication between faculty and students. Organized and lead round table discussions on ways to improve the program and prepared a synopsis for presentation to the department. Functioned as a neutral party that both students and faculty could confide in. T1 Visions – Charlotte, NC Summer 2013 Translated webpage menus and data from ENG-SPN for a local software company. Provided cultural advice in order to better serve Spanish-speaking clients. New Hanover Community Health Center – Wilmington, NC Spring 2011 Translated medical documents and public health information for the health center.
EMPLOYMENT
University of North Carolina Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2013 – May 2014
· Taught elementary Spanish 1201/1202 at the university level. Planned lessons and assisted students with language acquisition.
Graduate Research Assistant August 2012 – May 2014
· Assisted various professors in the collection and management of research data.
· Updated and reorganized the departmental website. Assisted in translating crucial webpages into Spanish.
· Worked as an Individualized Instructor for Spanish students ranging from elementary to advanced levels.
University of North Carolina Charlotte – Wilmington, NC
The Center for Leadership, Education, and Service August 2010–May 2012
· Collaborated with supervisors and co-workers to host volunteer projects and leadership opportunities for students.
· Served as first point of contract for students and faculty entering the office. Answered questions by phone and directed visitors to their destination.
· Carried out daily office tasks such as such as making copies, running errands, data entry, and schedule management.
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
· Nominated as “Graduate Student Teacher of the Year”, UNC Charlotte, March 2014
· Member of Phi Kappa Phi –International Honor Society, November 2013
· Member of Sigma Delta Phi –Spanish Honor Society, April 2011
· International Tutor Program Certification, Level One, December 2011
· Received “Personal Leadership Certificate”, from the Center of Leadership Education and Service, May 2011