I have over 15 years of experience working in business, governmental and non-profit sectors in the United States and abroad. I combine vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and general language elements with specific technical jargon to help my learners meet their individual language needs. I provide workshops for reviewing professional documents including presentations, emails, and technical reports; or for preparing meetings, presentations or interviews.
Jan 2021
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Jun 2021
Guest Lecturer (On Call)
Universitatea Babes Boya, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Gave bi-weekly speeches on various topics to students in the Interpreting Department, in the College of Philology which were translated either simultaneously or directly afterwards, from English into Romanian.
Provided grammatical, contextual and structural feedback to each student, when speeches were translated from Romanian into English.
Provided instruction on effective delivery methods and rhetorical expression.
Provided grammatical, contextual and structural feedback to each student, when speeches were translated from Romanian into English.
Provided instruction on effective delivery methods and rhetorical expression.
Jan 2017
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Business English/Corporate Trainer
Germany - Romania - Online
Provide sector specific language training to help learners meet their educational and professional goals. Combine vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and general language elements with specific technical jargon. Provide workshops for reviewing professional documents including presentations, emails, and technical reports; or for preparing for upcoming events such as meetings, presentations or interviews.
Jan 2015
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Dec 2016
Private Language Tutor
Berlin, Germany
Certified TEFL Instructor
Conducted online and in-person English language lessons.
Created structured lesson plans to meet my student’s professional language goals.
Conducted online and in-person English language lessons.
Created structured lesson plans to meet my student’s professional language goals.
Nov 2007
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Nov 2014
University Planner
California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Long Beach, CA, USA
Developed online and onsite trainings for senior and executive level audiences.
Reviewed and edited academic level reports and documents.
Drafted technical and financial reports for submittal to California’s Department of
Finance.
Evaluated and analyzed public/private and public/public partnership proposals.
Established budgets and schedules for capital outlay proposals for a wide range of
educational facilities, infrastructure and utilities.
Managed multiple capital financing portfolios for the California State University
system.
Reviewed and edited academic level reports and documents.
Drafted technical and financial reports for submittal to California’s Department of
Finance.
Evaluated and analyzed public/private and public/public partnership proposals.
Established budgets and schedules for capital outlay proposals for a wide range of
educational facilities, infrastructure and utilities.
Managed multiple capital financing portfolios for the California State University
system.
Jun 2006
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Dec 2006
Marketing Assistant/Intern
Citibank Foundation, Anaheim, CA, USA
Conducted a targeted market analysis of local growth opportunities and partnership possibilities with private businesses and governmental agencies.
Created marketing and public relations materials showcasing successful projects.
Created marketing and public relations materials showcasing successful projects.
Aug 2001
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Nov 2004
Loan Officer/Assistant Underwriter
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Lansing, MI, USA
Customer service representative for all account management inquiries.
Consistently exceeded monthly cross-selling targets for additional services.
Loan approval authority up to $50,000 for both secured and unsecured credit.
Consistently exceeded monthly cross-selling targets for additional services.
Loan approval authority up to $50,000 for both secured and unsecured credit.
Aug 2014
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Jan 2015
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Sept 2005
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Jun 2007
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning and Policy
Sept 1998
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May 2004
Bachelors of Science – Urban and Regional Planning
Badges
Super Structured Lessons (98)
Grammar Genius (72)
Great Conversation (72)
English
Romanian
German
| Banking / Finance / Insurance | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Commerce / Distribution | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Construction / Urban planning | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Education / Training / Integration | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Public / Community Services | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Real Estate | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Transport / Logistics / Post | 5/10 | 5/10 |
TOEIC
Culture
Ethics and Conduct
History
Homes / Buildings
Literature / Art
People
Personal development
Politics
Religion
Society and Change
Sport / Fitness
Travelling