John Wanjiku
Interpreter And Translator
Nairobi
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Swahili language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings as well as over the phone interpretation. With over six years of related expertise in local interpretation, i possess excellent communication skills which enable me to successfully maintain meaning,flow and specific characteristics of original words when interpreting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Swahili Interpreter, Translator, Teacher.
St. Mary's Ruaraka School
Nairobi
09.2016 - Current
- Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts in line with language tutoring.
- Applied Translated documents for research departments, supporting dataUsed translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process. collection and reporting.cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts from the source language(English) to the target language (Swahili/Kikuyu)
- Communicated frequently and effectively with parents, students and faculty using translated texts, audio and video scripts to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies for desirable results.
- Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases without distorting the intended message.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Planned and implemented integrated Swahili lessons to meet national and international education standards.
- Completed and translated daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance to monitor the progress of each and every learner.
- Designed dynamic learner-centered lesson plans based on student interests to increase and maintain overall student GPA.
- Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for students and relevant stakeholders.
- Prepared detailed notes per student needs assisting in class meetings and proposal presentations.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management,language lesson planning and activity organization.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students in language development.
- Incorporated multiple styles of teaching strategies into classroom to ensure perfect bridging of any existing language gaps.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations during school meetings, field trips and other school events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education (Language Based)
St. Mark Kigari Teachers Training College
Embu-Kenya 07.2014 - 07.2016
Skills
Proofreading skills
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Swahili Interpreter, Translator, Teacher.
St. Mary's Ruaraka School
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education (Language Based)
St. Mark Kigari Teachers Training College
07.2014 - 07.2016
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