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Fozia Jama Ali

Fozia Jama Ali

Hounslow,Middlesex

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary School English Teacher

Hounslow Town Primary School
Hounslow, Middlesex
09.2018 - Current
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Promoted student welfare and followed safeguarding procedures.
  • Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.

Senior Interpreter

Wembley Borough City Council
Wembley, Brent
11.2016 - 06.2018

Assist the Borough Senior management with simultaneous interpretation and written translation (French to English) at Day of Immigration/Asylum event organized by the City Council.

  • Provided interpretations are required by phone conferences or in person.
  • Shadowing senior City Council in behavioral concern meetings with NGOs and Asylum advocates.
  • Translating documents, resources, letters from French or Somali to English.
  • Testing and evaluating organization request for information
  • Analyzed audience members and listened to debriefings on presentation materials to determine best ways to interpret data and present.
  • Managed conversational flow without dominating or intruding.
  • Provided parties with clear and exact translation of written materials and interpretation of verbal conversations.

Self Employed Freelancer interpreter

Borough of Hounslow
Hounslow, Middlesex
09.2010 - 06.2016
  • Displayed neutrality towards client and limited English speaker to maximize impartiality and non-interference.
  • Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues, establishing precise understanding of specialized concepts to translate appropriately.
  • Rendered sight translations of documents and other written materials.
  • Honoured outlined ethical codes to keep confidential information secure and protected.
  • Read, researched, edited and proofread original and English to French translated materials used by the Borough of Hounslow.
  • Made sight translations for the benefit of legal documents including asylum claims, housing applications
  • Interpret for solicitors, social workers and court staff during court proceedings
  • Built positive, professional relationships with clients through effective, compassionate communication.

Reception Class Teacher

Hounslow Town Primary School
Hounslow, Middlesex, London
09.2006 - 07.2010
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.

French Language Teacher

Education National of Djibouti
Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti
09.1991 - 06.1998
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
  • Assigned homework to gauge capacity and understanding of language.
  • Implemented extra-curricular programs, museum visits and library activities to boost student interest in French history.
  • Discussed student progress in meetings and through regular correspondence to provide parents with updates and developments.
  • Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French studies

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2000 - 07.2002

Community Interpreting Course - Bilingual Glossary for Public Service/Health & Education

London Open College Network
London
12.2003 - 08.2005

NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

CACHE Nurturing Achievement
London
07.2010 - 08.2010

SVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

CACHE Nurturing Achievement
London
06.2011 - 07.2011

Timeline

Primary School English Teacher

Hounslow Town Primary School
09.2018 - Current

Senior Interpreter

Wembley Borough City Council
11.2016 - 06.2018

SVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

CACHE Nurturing Achievement
06.2011 - 07.2011

Self Employed Freelancer interpreter

Borough of Hounslow
09.2010 - 06.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

CACHE Nurturing Achievement
07.2010 - 08.2010

Reception Class Teacher

Hounslow Town Primary School
09.2006 - 07.2010

Community Interpreting Course - Bilingual Glossary for Public Service/Health & Education

London Open College Network
12.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - French studies

London Metropolitan University
09.2000 - 07.2002

French Language Teacher

Education National of Djibouti
09.1991 - 06.1998
Fozia Jama Ali