Beth Trout

Boyertown, PA, US ad2ae6@r.postjobfree.com 484-***-****

SUMMARY

Experienced Language Officer with over 13 years of extensive experience in translation, interpretation, and instruction of foreign languages. Skilled in language instruction and communication with a strong emphasis on accuracy, fluency, and cultural context. Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to a meaningful project.

EXPERIENCE

Specialist III, Quality Assurance

MediaRadar, previously Vivvix, previously Kantar Media/Kantar July 2017 - Present,

• Monitor the quality of Spanish and English translation of product labels by performing Quality Assurance and providing feedback to the translator.

• Ensure that classifiers are accurately performing their duties by monitoring classifier statistics and providing feedback and training to classifiers.

•Generate new accounts in both Spanish and English while strictly following the company's creation guidelines.

•Routinely surpass target accuracy and production goals with an average of 97.5% over the years.

•Review and reclassify television advertisements that have not been classified properly.

•Respond to classification questions from other departments.

•Regularly confer with colleagues to ensure accuracy of classification and creations.

•Work in the Creative Services department reviewing radio ads in Spanish and English to ensure accuracy and consistency.

•Perform testing of a new classification program after our merger.

•Assist in the merging of two different taxonomies.

Spanish Tutor

Self-Employed October 2017 - January 2020,

• Taught Spanish to three children ages 4 and 7, using games, songs, and activities.

• Enabled ability to read, write, and comprehend Spanish conversations by 40% within 8 weeks, and increased overall communication skills in Spanish by 60%.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans utilizing communicative approach, incorporating language, writing, reading, and speaking exercises.

Spanish Grader

Penn Foster School May 2016 - November 2019, US, Penn, Foster

• Graded High School and Career School Spanish exams.

• Graded over 450 exams with 98% accuracy, highlighting and providing feedback on commonly missed questions to improve knowledge and further student's Spanish skills.

• Developed an extensive feedback system to evaluate and give meaningful feedback to Spanish learners to help them excel.

Bilingual Classification Editor

Kantar Media/Kantar May 2016 - June 2017,

•Generated new accounts in both Spanish and English while strictly following Kantar Media's creation guidelines.

•Achieved or nearly achieved target accuracy goals while still in training and beyond.

•Classified television advertisements in Spanish and English in accordance with Kantar Media's guidelines.

•Performed Spanish Quality Assurance when needed.

•Ensured that other classifiers are accurately performing their duties.

•Regularly conferred with colleagues to ensure accuracy of classification and creations.

•Readily completed other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

English and Phonics Teacher, Nursery School Department

Colegio Internacional J.H. Newman September 2013 - June 2015, ES, Madrid

•Responsible for development of the Phonics curriculum using the JollyPhonics Method.

•Worked with other English teachers to determine the weekly English curriculum.

•With knowledge acquired through experience and education, moved the Phonics curriculum from book-based to age-appropriate game-based learning, increasing student interest and participation.

•Taught English and Phonics to the three, four, and five-year-old age groups without assistance; each class consisted of 28 children.

English Tutor

September 2010 - June 2015,

• Taught English to children aged 3 to 13 using self-developed games that focused on vocabulary, simple phrases, and pronunciation, with constant encouragement to speak in English.

English Counselor - Summer Camp

Colegio Internacional J.H. Newman June 2011 - July 2011, ES, Madrid

•Researched, prepared and directed Arts and Crafts activities for nursery school age students.

•Spearheaded the development of the yearly theme, decorations, and daily routines of the students.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Spanish, focus on Spanish and Latin American Literature

Saint Louis University- Madrid Campus, Spain • ES, Madrid • 2012 • 4.0

•Participated in the congress: “Primer simposio anual graduado-subgraduado de español” with the paper “Sombra del paraíso: La pérdida de la felicidad”.

Bachelor of Arts in History

Minor in Government and Political Affairs and Spanish • Millersville University of Pennsylvania • 2006 • 3.7

July 2005

Universidad de Burgos • 2005

Universidad de Burgos, Spain.

COURSEWORK

Advanced Spanish classes and two courses in beginner’s German

Saint Louis University – Madrid Campus, Spain • 2008

Intensive Spanish Course, Level B1.2.

Universidad de Burgos, Spain • 2005

INVOLVEMENT

Friends Touring Spain, LLC

• A start-up concierge-type travel agency with guided tours that provide interpretive services for groups of up to eight people.

Phrase It Up, Teacher Trout, LLC

• Developed an educational App for ESL students. It focuses on learning new and practicing already known Phrasal Verbs through a card game.

Daughters of the American Revolution

Prospective Member

SKILLS

Native English and Fluent Spanish, both in written and verbal communications.

Ability to maintain meaningful and productive interactions in multi-cultural settings.

Well-versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various internet tools; able to quickly learn new programs.

Typing Speed: 70 WPM.

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