PROFILE
Professional interpreter and translator with a strong command over English and Arabic, hands-on experience with multinational clients. Well versed in providing system-wide foreign language translation services in order to facilitate communication.
WORK EXPERIENCE
High School English Teacher Babil, Iraq April 1994 – May 2017
Ministry of Education
Taught English language classes to a diverse array of students of varying ages and abilities
Planned and organize hands-on activities that encourage active student participation, involvement, and team work
Maintained an orderly, peaceful, and positive learning environment, applying disciplinary measures when necessary
Organized parent-teacher conferences to maximize student learning opportunities
Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction method
Evaluated classroom instructional activities consistent with district curriculum
Implemented comprehensive instructional and activities program.
Maintained classroom discipline utilizing effective classroom management skills
Prepared and maintained effective daily and annually lesson plans
Translator/Interpreter
British Institute for languages Babil, Iraq June 2012 – May 2017
USAID/RTI Babil, Iraq Nov 2009 – May 2011
Provided language services and performed language-specific translations
Developed and maintained customer portfolio and customer relationships
Conducted community outreach activities and performed qualitative and detailed interviews
Interpreted and translated technical terminology and colloquial language, efficiently
Interpreted and translated all information in target language in an accurate manner
Project Coordinator Babil & Karbala, Iraq April 2007 – Nov 2009
USAID/RTI International
Supported all phases of project implementation, from project start-up to close out
Liaised and coordinated support services from RTI business partners and regional offices
Tracked completed/approved deliverables, especially those required for USAID & RTI
Ensured accurate and compliant record keeping; monitoring and leading any correction process required
Provided general reporting to project management teams
Supported business and proposal development as assigned
EDUCATION
University of Mosul / Collage of Education 1992
BA. in English literature Mosul, Iraq
National Conflict Resolution Center June 2017
Certificate in Conflict Resolution Training San Diego, CA
Public Consulting Group July 2017
Certificate in Work Readiness Training (American work culture)
El Cajon, CA