Linguist, Linguistics, Interpreter, Translator, Mandarin, Chinese

Objectives

I am a motivated linguistics graduate looking to fulfill the position of Mandarin Interpreter. As a fluent speaker of both Chinese and English, I have years of training in communicating between the two. I have technical language skills beyond simple fluency. I am able to not only translate but also format and phrase things in both languages that is more natural and helpful for both parties than a simple word-by-word translation.

Experience

English Teaching Assistant, Xuelisi Institute, Wuhan, China.

June-August, 2017-2018

Assisted the lead teacher to create lesson plans

Helped students individually and in small groups with homework and lesson materials

Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed

Orientation Leader, University of Kansas.

July-August, 2019

Led group sessions including facilitating icebreaker activities, led college life adjustment discussions, and conducted campus tours

Promoted and Attended social functions with participants and conducted follow-up group discussions

Provided general assistance, answered questions and made referrals as applicable

Peer Mentor, University of Kansas

2019

Communicated with an assigned group of students via E-mail and WhatsApp to provide resource and support

Assisted students’ transition to college life, the University of Kansas, and the wider Lawrence Community

Education

University of Kansas. BA in Linguistics, Global Awareness Program Certificate (2016-2020)

Skills and Language

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and am fluent in English, with more than 15 years of study and 5 years living in the US.

My technical skills include: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop.

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