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Kay Lalayette

Costa Mesa

Summary

Dynamic language translator and educator with expertise in cross-cultural communication and creative writing. At Hawk Intelligence LLC, I enhanced translation accuracy and cultural relevance, while fostering student engagement as a professor at Abu Dhabi University. Proven project management and proofreading skills drive my commitment to excellence in diverse educational settings.

Outgoing professional engages with students to promote love of learning. Fosters creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Valuable educator passionate about art and art history.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Language Translator

Hawk Intelligence LLC
07.2021 - Current
  • Translated documents from French and Arabic to English.
  • Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.

Professor

Abu Dhabi University
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.

Teacher

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Media Specialist

BBC Media Action
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
  • Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
  • Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.

Education

Master of Arts - Scriptwriting And Filmmaking

Ecole Supérieure D'Audiovisuel Et Du Cinema
Tunis, Tunisia
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Institut De Press Et De Science De L'Information
Tunis, Tunisia
08-2017

Skills

  • Interpretation skills
  • Creative writing
  • Consecutive interpretation
  • Subtitling
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Project management
  • Proofreading skills
  • Cultural expertise

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Turkish
Limited Working
Maltese
Limited Working

Timeline

Language Translator

Hawk Intelligence LLC
07.2021 - Current

Professor

Abu Dhabi University
11.2019 - 06.2021

Teacher

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha
08.2018 - 10.2019

Media Specialist

BBC Media Action
03.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Scriptwriting And Filmmaking

Ecole Supérieure D'Audiovisuel Et Du Cinema

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Institut De Press Et De Science De L'Information

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