Saeko Valentine

As a written translator

• Translated documents in English and Japanese.
• Worked side-by-side with writer as documents and Powerpoint slides developed
• Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
• Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
• Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
• Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
• Listened to English video dialogue and developed translation into Japanese language to prepare subtitle scripts.

As an oral translator (interpreter)

• Attended business meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
• Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
• Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
• Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.

• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Coded Java.

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• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behaviour among students.
• Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
• Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.