PROF. JOHANNA SOPHIA

USA: 607-***-****

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and New Berlin, NY 13411 zrs37b@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Qualities

Leadership with multilingual Communication Skills. Writing from books to elevator pitches. Great interpersonal relations with sensitivity to various backgrounds and cultural settings. Adaptability and flexibility in many environments, administrative and/or in the field. High standards in work ethics, a history of customer satisfaction and the desire to help grow the respective corporation. Focus on Writing Speaking Training and Teaching. 30 years experience in leadership positions. Excellent health.

Contributing assets toward related positions are:

Eloquent Writing Articles, Books, Journalism Author

in 2 Languages

Teacher Training Methodology & Curriculum Languages, Art,

Design Waldorf Teacher K-12

Solar Industry International Promotion Dealer Rep & Sales

Higher Education Writing, Communications, Film Adjunct Professor

Performing Arts

Transferable Skills

Writing, Technical and Creative

Publications in Europe, Zimbabwe, USA, Internet

• Articles and Radio Programs for RIAS, Berlin in the 1970’s

• Lyrics for songs, One Woman Shows, Cabaret and Variety Shows

• Short Stories, Novel

• Screenplays, Fiction and Documentary (award winning)

• Educational Thesis

• Inspirational Book “Once Around the USA”

• Articles, journalistic reporting, features

Teaching and Public Speaking

Various Schools, Universities, Events

• Wrote thesis on new teaching concepts in multicultural settings

• Studied acting and speech in English (NY), German (Berlin), and French (Paris)

• Acted in leading roles in numerous films, TV shows, and on stage

• Addressed large crowds at school or university events

• Drafted speeches for occasions ranging from local events to international festivals

Sales & Marketing

International Solar Manufacturer - Worked as dealer representative and sales person for a solar manufacturer.

• Researched latest developments in the industry to better serve customers and

• Responded to inquiries from around the globe, using French, German, Spanish and English

• Reported to company CEO and VP's to discuss larger projects for project effectiveness

• Handled customer relations providing estimates for small to mid-size solar projects

• Participated in seminars and training courses

• Interacted with walk-in customers and set up new customer accounts

Interpretation and Translations

International Law Firm – Worked as Language Consultant and Translator, Court Interpreter

• Studied respective case histories and terminology for each multilingual legal case

• Interacted with clients and attorneys for translations including urgent overnight or weekend projects

• Translated documents of varying content such as regular correspondence, historic documents, high-tech patents, mergers, due diligence, scientific research papers, and criminal accounts

• Corrected and supervised other translations and translation teams

• Provided live interpretation at client-attorney briefings, depositions and in court

Employment History

2011 – present BOCES Saratoga Springs - Curriculum Designer Saratoga Springs

Designing and teaching Enrichment courses and Presentations for instruction at elementary, middle and high school levels

2007 – present Sophia’s International Learning Center - Director New York

SILC provides courses and training in sustainable living, including education in green building, installation of Solar Thermal systems, Raw/Living Food classes and products, lifestyle coaching for teens and adults, and language instruction.

1992 – 08 Kaye Scholer LLP - Language Consultant/Translator New York

Provided support to partners and clients within this international law firm in German, French, English, Italian, and Spanish languages. Translation Projects included highly technical research documents in all sciences, medieval materials, television scripts, scientific patents, international legal documents, and live court interpretations.

2008 Waldorf School Windhoek – Prof. Arts & Teacher Namibia

Course instruction for teacher training students: Clay Sculpture & The Artist in the Classroom; adapted Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth, for 10th grade class play and performed in school and public venues

1993 – 95 Yale University - Adjunct Professor, Film Connecticut Course Instruction in Filmmaking, Writing Directing; initiated “First Films” festival

1994 Ministry of Culture, Kingston - Professor, Writing, Film and TV Jamaica Designed Curriculum; Course instruction in Screenplay Writing, Storytelling

1988 – 94 School of Visual Arts - Adjunct Professor, Acting and Directing New York

Designed curriculum; Course instruction in Method Acting, Ensemble Directing; Instruction in Auditioning, Improvisation, Scene Preparation, Director’s Preparation

1986 – 94 Columbia University - Lecturer in Language New York

Course Instruction in German and Translation of German; created several Ivy League financed Instructional Videos and corresponding Workbooks under the title “Real Life Germany”

1988 – 90 Steven’s Institute of Technology – Lecturer, Language Literature New Jersey

Designed Curriculum: basic knowledge of German Language and Culture

1988 – 90 CUNY, Staten Island - Adjunct Professor, Communications New York

Course instruction in Media History, Media Impact.

1986 – 87 Berlitz Language School - Teacher, French, German, ESL Los Angeles

Course instruction in language by language immersion and grammar – considered one of Berlitz’s best ever teachers

1981 – 85 Stage Studio - Founder/Director/Instructor Harare, Zimbabwe

Designed school, developed curricula of school for drama, dance, fitness, and shows; created and directed numerous productions for local and regional performance spaces. Managed teaching and administrative staff

1973 – 85 Stage, Film TV – Actor/Singer Europe

Acted and sang in numerous shows, TV Dramas, Feature Films in leading and supporting roles and starring in One-Woman-Shows. Wrote and designed lyrics and songs; devised band arrangements

EDUCATION

2008 - 09 Silicon Solar New York

Certified Manufacturer's Representative, International Dealer

Studies in Solar Thermal and PV Technologies, Renewable Energy,

Sustainable Living

1998 Institut für Waldorfpädagogik Germany

MA, Waldorf Education

Thesis: “The Multicultural Waldorf School – Concept for a ‘Planetarian’ School of the Future”

1991 Columbia University New York

MfA, Film Writing; MfA, Film Directing; MfA, Film Producing

1975 – 76 Ecole Joseph Russillo Paris, France Modern Dance and Mime

1973 – 74 Music Conservatory: Musikhochschule Dortmund Germany Piano, Recorder, Composition, Music Paedagogy

CAREER OBJECTIVES

I AM LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING POSITION ENHANCING MY EMPLOYER’S BUSINESS, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH HAPPY COMPANY CULTURE

• Writer, Speaker, Teacher, Team-leader in growing and/or sustainable industries

• Adjunct or fulltime teaching position requiring leadership at a reputable university

• Public speaking on New Forms of Education

• International Presentations and Exchange of Knowledge in Green Living, Renewable Energy

• Applying Multiple Language Fluency

• Implementing decades of Experience and Success with students and coworkers of all ages in various academic settings, with general audiences or in specific Learning Environments

• Research and development of future forms of education, business, and culture

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Founder, Get Sun! Solar; SILC – Sophia’s International Learning Center

• Author, “Once Around the USA – A Family Field Trip” (first issued under the title ‘Freedom, Fun, Genius – Turning Learning into Adventure’ 2009); articles for magazines; books, newspapers, radio programs; lyrics and compositions of songs for recordings and theatrical shows; one-woman shows, screenplays, plays, choreographies

• Author of the thesis “The Multicultural Waldorf School – Concept for a ‘Planetarian’ School of the Future”

• Founder, Intracultura Productions: Writer, Director, and Producer of many videos and short films, including the award-winning “Agatha, An American Woman” and “Black Beethoven in the Subway”

• Course, Workshop, and Seminar Teacher and Teaching Methodology Instructor at Waldorf schools and other institutions in many countries: Germany, Romania, Scotland, Rhode Island, New York, Zimbabwe, Namibia

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