Committed skilled in translations for Chinese, English, and Japanese. Interpreted written and verbal communications clearly and accurately for reliable results. Built positive relationships through supportive, compassionate communication.
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Linjia Zhao
Edinburgh
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
James AndersonGuangzhou, Guangdong
Teaching Assistant and Translator
08.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Prepared engaging, effective choreography movements to boost stimulation and encourage students to have further interest in drama and musical theatre.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Translated precisely from English to Chinese both in the class and in the teachers' speech during the completion ceremony of the pathway program.
Min ZouEdinburgh
Restaurant Waitress
09.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests.
- Since worked in a Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh, helped communicating with foreign costumers in order to maintain guest comfort. When restaurant needed to be refurbish, help translated between the boss and the workers from Chinese to English to convenient both sides while practising languages and social skills.
- Made targeted suggestions on the price, discussed and revised the price of dishes with the boss, and helped increase the transaction value.
Dan HuZhongshan, Guangdong
Japanese Tutor (remote)
09.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Always promoted maximum student learning and enrichment by supplementing my student with advanced vocabulary and grammar as well as Japanese culture.
- Actively encouraged students to speak Japanese in class, and tried to teach in Japanese so that my student could better practice Japanese listening, and communication skills.
Education
University of EdinburghEdinburgh
Master of Arts from Linguistics
09.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Languages translation
- Simultaneous translation
- Drama
- Musical theatre
- Leadership
- Acting and performing
- Public speaking
- Organizational ability
- Creative writing
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Japanese
Fluent
Timeline
Teaching Assistant and Translator
James Anderson
08.2023 - 09.2023
Restaurant Waitress
Min Zou
09.2022 - 06.2023
University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts from Linguistics
09.2022
Japanese Tutor (remote)
Dan Hu
09.2021 - 03.2022
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