Damaris Cruz

Abelardo Rojas 461 • Villa Alemana • Chile • Postal code:2450063

Tel:032-2332050 • Mob:94310963

Email: Date of Birth: 13th June 1980Nationality: Swedish

Objective
I am a multilingual person that is looking for a translation work, which mayoffer me the opportunity to put into use my language expertise. I grew up in a bilingual home, learning simultaneously Swedish and Spanish, which sparked my interest in languages.
I am a second language teacher of English, with a certified university degree. I am self-motivated;I have excellent organising skills, and sense of responsibility. I am also able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work and life experiences.
Education
2013 Cambridge Grammar Course: Language Awareness 2002– 2007 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, Chile
Teacher of English as a foreign language
Degree in Education
1997 – 2000 High school Pederskrivares gymnasieskola, Varberg, Sweden.
Social studies and Economics
1996 High school Pederskrivares gymnasieskola, Varberg.
Electronics and mathematics
1994 – 1996 Skrivarläger Varbergs bibliotek
Actively participated in poetry and creative writing summer camp workshops held by thelibrary of Varberg.
1993 –1995 Middle school at Håstensskolan, Varberg.
1987 – 1992 Elementary school Bockstensskolan, Varberg.
Work Experience
2012 – 2013 Latice.org Volunteer Translator
From Spanish – to Swedish
2009-2011 Svalorna LA Volunteer Translator
From Swedish /English /Spanish – to Spanish and Swedish
I startedhelping NGOs, to spread their message, translating articles and inside reports; because, it was the only way I could think of giving backusing my knowledge of language. Gradually, it became much more than a sense of accomplishment. Being part of an organization has allowed me to build on self-discipline, gainexperience,develop new skills, and strengthen the language knowledge I already possess.


(07)2013 El Valle de Casablanca Teacher of English
2011 –(02)2012 American College Teacher of English
2008-2009 Mary Graham Teacher of English
2006 – 2007 (first term) Daniel de la Vega Teacher of English in practice
2005 (second term) Cataluña Teacher of English in practice
2004 (second term) Hyatt Teacher of English in practice
2003 (second term)National Teacher of English in practice
1998-2000 Iform Kompaniet, Varberg Gym Receptionist
SKILLS
  • Language skills.
Spanish Native language
Swedish Native language
English Fluent
  • Computer skills:
Microsoft Windows (XP, 7)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Internet Explorer
NTERESTS
  • I practice yoga at a local yoga studio.
  • I enjoy jazz music and recently started to teach myself to play the harmonica.
  • I find stress release and entertainment playing MMORPGs games.
  • If I’m not reading a book during my free time; I’m writing, this year I self-published a children’s book on Kindle in Spanish.

References
Available on request.