Teresa Kennedy - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

Teaching Experience:

I helped several pupils to achieve their personal goals as well as their potential and to considerably improve their German in speaking and writing. So far I have worked with both clients on a beginner level and with advanced language skills. I am also tutoring business professionals on a daily basis in the mornings.

I have over four years of professional experience in the translation industry and am capable of using English and German in a clear and accurate way. I communicated with clients both in German and English and I also have extensive experience in translating documents from German to English in various subject matters.

Recent Keystone Work:

German (all age groups): GCSE German (Started: March 2011)

German (all age groups): A level German (Started: March 2011)

German (all age groups): GCSE German (Started: April 2011)

German (all age groups): GCSE German (Started: July 2011)

German (all age groups): 16+ German (Started: August 2011)

German (all age groups): German conversation for 14 year old boy (Started: October 2011)

German (all age groups): German tutor for student taking GCSEs (Started: December 2011)

Biography

PERSONAL STATEMENT

As a friendly native German speaker I will ensure to help tutees achieve their personal goals as well as their full potential and to considerably improve their spoken, written and read German.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private tutor and freelance translator

London | 2008 – Present

Key Achievements - Tuition

• I tutor French and English business professionals German online on all levels and on a daily basis and have gained great experience in this area.

• All German students I have tutored so far have achieved their personal goals

• Enabled students to learn in an interactive and fun way

• I hold assessments at the beginning of each session and set clear targets to be achieved

Project Executive | International Translation Resources Limited | London

August 2009 – October 2010

Specialists in technical translation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of translation projects from analysing the source file, careful selection of suitable linguists, thorough proofreading of the translation, to delivery to the client.

• Updating translation memories and client glossaries.

• English to German translations and German proofreading

• Training of new staff

Key Achievements:

• Further development of ability to quickly adapt and learn new working procedures and software.

• Ability to manage time effectively and further development of strong eye for detail.

Project Manager | Rosetta Translation Limited

London | March 2008 – July 2008

Specialists in technical, legal, financial and medical translations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translation (English to German), proofreading and editing of documents.

• Liaison with national and international clients, client relationship management.

• Invoicing the client, creating and updating client files and glossaries.

• English to German translations and German proofreading

Key Achievements:

• Ability to prioritise while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment enabled me to always succeed in delivering high quality translation projects within tight deadlines.

• My careful proofreading abilities optimised German translations.

Travel | July 2008 – November 2008

The opportunity arose for me to travel extensively in South America and Asia; a great chance to increase my cultural awareness and strengthen my written and spoken Spanish.

Translations Manager | Eldon Bureau Translation Limited | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

July 2006 – October 2007

Specialists in technical, legal, medical and marketing translations

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of all aspects of the translation and interpreting processes from the provision of detailed quotes and careful selection of suitable linguists to the submission of the finished translation.

• Translation (German to English), proofreading and editing of documents.

• Client invoicing and reconciliation as well as payment of translators/interpreters costs.

Key Achievements:

• The winning of extensive tender contracts with the European Union through the successful creation and management of large tender applications.

• Secured new clients and maintained existing client relationships through successful management.

Relocation & Travel | November 2007 – March 2008

KEY SKILLS

German: Mother tongue.

English: Fluent writing and speaking.

French: Intermediate level.

Spanish: Intermediate level.

Computer: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Outlook Express, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Jpeg,

Photoshop, Windows, Mac OS X, GTS, Trados, fast touch-typing skills.

EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Business Management and Administration | February 2005 – June 2006

New College Durham, Degree class: 2:1 (67%)

Subjects:

International Business, International Marketing, Managing the Organisation, Business Ethics, Strategic Business Management, Managing Development, Managing Change, Research Methods.

Final Year Project (Project awarded 1st)

“Do stress combating methods increase the employees’ effectiveness and job-performance?”

Involved working closely with major international businesses in the UK, Switzerland and Germany. As well as the discipline needed to write the report, the project required me to analyse the data and incorporate the findings into the finished project.

Management Assistant/European Executive Secretary | Degree class: 86 % | May 2002 - June 2004

Business School for Languages and Economy, Freiburg, Germany.

Subjects: Translation from English, French and Spanish into German and vice versa. Business letter writing

in English, French, German and Spanish. Office Management, IT, Law, Social Studies, Economics and Marketing.

lmmanuel Kant Gymnasium | Tuttlingen, Germany | Abitur (Equivalent to A-Levels) | 1991 – 2000

INTERESTS

• Regular fitness training, Latin Dance, outdoor activities and swimming.

• Passion for foreign languages and cultures. Enjoy watching international films and going to art galleries.

The names and addresses of referees are available on request.

Personal Approach

Tutoring Approach:

I am a friendly and patient individual and always tailor my lessons to the tutee’s needs. I hold assessments at the beginning of each session to set clear targets to be achieved. I aim to hold my session in a fun, interactive way to encourage my pupils to also learn independently to progress even further. I am a clear communicator and teach at a pace that allows students time to understand the subject matter in depth. So far I have only received excellent feedback.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I am a freelance translator and more recently I work on a freelance basis for the company ''Kreatives Lernen'' (Creative Learning) which offers help and solutions for children with learning disabilities.

Testimonials

24/04/2012: We have been really pleased with the work that Teresa has put in to teaching our son. As well as being conscientious and reliable, she has made the lessons really fun and enjoyable for him. Our son’s school is predicting an A* for this element of the exam and we are confident that he will get it now. (Mother of GCSE German student)

21/12/2011: The lesson was a great success and I would like to make it a regular fixture (Father of German student)

17/10/2011: “She is excellent!” (Mother of GCSE student, German)

26/07/2011: “My son found his first session extremely helpful and felt that the continually assessed speaking and listening assignment the next day went very well as a result.” (Jayne, mother of GSCE student)

25/05/2011: “It was definitely a success. Teresa is a very nice lady and knows exactly what we need to do for the next few months running up to the exams.” (Florian, A-level student, German)

Eldon Bureau

Translation and Interpreting

9/11 St. James Street

Newcastle upon Tyne

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hereby confirm that Miss Teresa Claire Kennedy was employed at Eldon Bureau Ltd. as Translations Manager from 17th July 2006 to 29th October 2007.

Throughout her employment she displayed an excellent level of commitment to the company and gave her best efforts in the undertaking of her duties. She integrated well with both clients and work colleagues alike. Her timekeeping records are excellent.

Miss Kennedy conducted herself in and exemplary manner and gave us no reason to doubt her honesty and integrity.

I would strongly recommend her for any position for which she is being considered.

Yours sincerely,

Peter B. Douglas BA (Hons)

Group Managing Director

Passport: Keystone Tutors has a copy of Teresa Kennedy's passport and therefore can confirm that Teresa Kennedy is a UK / EU national or has the appropriate visa to be eligible to work in the UK.