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Vahid Kazerouni

Toronto,ON

Summary

Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of English-Farsi-Turkish language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over 12 years of related expertise. Background includes working in diverse environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in English to Farsi translations. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Hobbist

NONE
TURKEY

Translator

Freelance
01.2011 - Current
  • Translated documents from English to Farsi.
  • Translated documents from Farsi to English.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate and timely translations for various industries.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
  • Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Translated website content from other languages to English.
  • Translated other language books into English.

Teacher

American Culture Language School_Tutoring
03.2010 - 07.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

Classical Guitar Instructor

MUSIC SCHOOLS
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Maintained clear communication with parents regarding student progress, areas of improvement, and practice strategies at home.
  • Cultivated a sense of community within the studio by organizing events such as recitals, workshops, and social gatherings for students to connect with one another.
  • Prepared students for successful recitals and performances by providing guidance on stage presence and performance etiquette.
  • Encouraged healthy playing habits through the instruction of proper posture, hand positioning, and injury prevention techniques.
  • Increased overall student satisfaction with lessons by offering constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the learning process.
  • Adapted teaching approaches according to each student''s unique learning style or specific challenges they faced in their development as musicians.
  • Promoted the importance of music theory alongside practical skills to provide a well-rounded education for all classical guitar students.
  • Developed students'' sight-reading abilities by incorporating regular sight-reading exercises and challenges within lessons.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Built rapport with students and family members.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing

MJDKH
IRAN
01.2011

Skills

  • Fluent in ENGLISH
  • Fluent in FARSI
  • Semi-fluent in Turksih
  • Fluent Bilingualism
  • Fast Typing Speed
  • Excellent Writing Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Research
  • Proofreading skills
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Cultural understanding
  • Editing skills
  • Advanced Grammar Knowledge
  • Language Localization
  • Literary Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accurate Translation

Languages

English
Full Professional
farsi
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Limited Working

Timeline

Translator

Freelance
01.2011 - Current

Classical Guitar Instructor

MUSIC SCHOOLS
01.2011 - 01.2022

Teacher

American Culture Language School_Tutoring
03.2010 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing

MJDKH

Welder Hobbist

NONE

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