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Kirsten Klitsch

London

Summary

Educational professional with robust background in academic instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to create impactful lesson plans and foster collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and dedication to achieving student success through innovative teaching methods and effective team collaboration.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Freelance

Translator and Language Tutor
10.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Translated complex texts for effective understanding by diverse audiences. Noteworthy translations included: ‘What if?’ by Zhang Xu-Zhan, Flaneur Magazine (Issue 8)
  • Language Tutoring: Personally tailored language instruction and mentoring based on the student's strengths and abilities.

National Yilan University

MFL Lecturer
08.2021 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Prepared and delivered IELTS, EAP, and ESP lectures on diverse topics including English Listening and Speaking Comprehension, Chinese to English Interpretation and Translation Skills, Cross-Cultural Communication.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments for first and second year undergraduate students.
  • Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop curiosity for knowledge and language acquisition by providing warm environment and choosing interesting topics for discussion.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices, such as reevaluating importance of exam thresholds and suggesting extracurricular activities.

National Taiwan Normal University

Translator, Editor, Communications Correspondent
06.2019 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Translation of legal, business and personal documents from Chinese to English.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Handling all correspondence with foreign publishers, translators, as well as stakeholders and international universities.
  • Improved communication by translating documents and correspondence accurately.
  • Assisted clients to convey messages effectively by translating verbal exchanges.

National Taiwan Normal University

Research Assistant
09.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Research on remuneration and cultural practices in the translation industries of Eastern and Western Europe.
  • Collecting and evaluating data, communicating and liaising with publishers, translators and academics from respective countries.

EBS Educational Consultancy

English Language Consultant
10.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • IELTS, TOEIC, or CAMBRIDGE exam and job interview preparation.
  • One-on-one language instruction and mentoring based on the client's individual strengths and abilities.

Taipei German Trade Office

Communication Assistant Intern
01.2017 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Prepared clear, on-point speeches for senior leaders and worked with executives on interview preparation.
  • Summarised, translated, and edited newspaper articles from Chinese, German, and English into English and German for the organisation's weekly newsletter.
  • Created content for online newsletter and website and content for biannual book publication of 'Taiwan German Company Directory 2017/18'.

British Airways

Cabin Crew (Mandarin Speaker Contract)
02.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Effectively delivered in-flight announcements and communicated with customers in English, German and Mandarin.
  • Quickly built relationships with colleagues in professional manner in order to deliver excellent customer service representing British Airways brand.
  • Confidently dealt with challenging customers and circumstances whilst remaining resilient.
  • Ensuring safety standards were always met in line with airline’s standards.
  • Adapted quickly to new teams and environments on every flight

Education

National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, Taiwan

Master of Arts from Chinese-English Translation & Interpretation
08.2020

NTNU Mandarin Training Center
Taipei, Taiwan

Some College (No Degree) from Chinese Language Studies

SOAS, University of London
London, ENG

Bachelor of Arts from Chinese and Development Studies
06.2013

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lecture planning and student evaluation
  • Teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), interpretation skills, and cross-cultural communication at the university level
  • Academic Expertise in Chinese language and culture
  • Languages: English (Native), German (Native), Chinese (Proficient), French (Intermediate)

Certification


  • Academic Teaching Rank Accreditation Certificate Lecturer issued by the Taiwan Ministry of Education (August 2021)
  • CELTA, Cambridge University, (August 2015)

Timeline

MFL Lecturer

National Yilan University
08.2021 - 08.2024

Research Assistant

National Taiwan Normal University
09.2020 - 12.2020

Translator, Editor, Communications Correspondent

National Taiwan Normal University
06.2019 - 01.2024

Communication Assistant Intern

Taipei German Trade Office
01.2017 - 05.2017

Translator and Language Tutor

Freelance
10.2016 - Current

English Language Consultant

EBS Educational Consultancy
10.2015 - 01.2020

Cabin Crew (Mandarin Speaker Contract)

British Airways
02.2014 - 07.2015

National Taiwan Normal University

Master of Arts from Chinese-English Translation & Interpretation

NTNU Mandarin Training Center

Some College (No Degree) from Chinese Language Studies

SOAS, University of London

Bachelor of Arts from Chinese and Development Studies

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