Andreja Prpic

Curriculum vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION Andreja Prpic Mostarska 25, 10000 Zagreb (Croatia) --https://godlessbeasts.wordpress.com Sex Female | Date of birth 13 Feb 1977 | Nationality Croatia PREFERRED JOB Translator/ Receptionist/ Tour guide WORK EXPERIENCE 12 Feb 2009–Present Freelance English language tutor and translator. self-employed Creating a positive learning environment, developing activities for learner-centered teaching, monitoring and evaluating learners' progress. Translating documents and articles from English to Croatian and vice versa. Translating from Spanish to Croatian language. Business or sector Education 10 Dec 2017–5 Feb 2018 Caregiver Frau Elenore Buck, Blaustain (Germany) A live-in caregiver of an injured elderly person. 22 May 2016–16 Dec 2016 English teacher Astex, Language Agency, Madrid (Spain) Giving business English classes at BBVA bank. 3 Mar 2015–7 May 2016 Check-in manager AirBnB, Budapest (Hungary) Receiving guests at tourist apartments in Budapest. Managing bookings and all communication with the guests. 20 Oct 2010–1 Sep 2011 Server Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Ontario M6K 3C3 Toronto (Canada), Serving food and beverages, participating in the show. Business or sector Hospitality industry 1 Feb 2008–1 Feb 2009 English teacher and translator Pro-Image d.o.o Hrgovići 99, Zagreb, Teaching one to one and group classes in business English for employees in companies VIPnet and HEP. Creating curriculum and tests. Business or sector Education 10 Sep 2007–20 Dec 2007 17/7/18 Sales representative © European Union,- | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 1 / 3 Curriculum vitae Andreja Prpic Carpe Diem Playa de las Americas, Tenerife (Spain), Selling tour packages to tourists. Business or sector Tourism industry 15 Sep 2005–30 Jun 2006 English teacher West End, Center for Foreign Languages J. Kavanjina 24, 10 000 Zagreb, Holding English classes in small groups of adult learners. Developing activities for effective teaching, monitoring and evaluating learners' progress. Business or sector Education 14 Nov 2002–1 Sep 2005 Cashier and administrator Exclusive Change Kutjevačka 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Handling cash, translating documents to English, all international communication. Business or sector Finance industry 5 Nov 2003–5 Mar 2004 Food and beverage server Carnival Cruise Lines 3655 NW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33178, Served food and beverages onboard a Cruise Ship. Business or sector Tourism and hospitality industry EDUCATION AND TRAINING 11 Oct 1996–7 Oct 2002 Professor of English language and literature Higher education/University | Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Literature, English language and linguistics, educational psychology and methodology, American history PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Croatian Foreign language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 French A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Italian C1 C1 C1 C1 B2 Spanish C1 C1 C1 B2 B2 German A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Hungarian A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 17/7/18 © European Union,- | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 2 / 3 Curriculum vitae Communication skills Organisational / managerial skills Job-related skills Andreja Prpic Strong communication skills. Excellent ability to adapt to multicultural environments gained through my work experience abroad, empathy, genuine interest in people and passion for learning. Skill in managing groups, gained from teaching. Six- month tourist guide training. Fast and accurate typing. Digital skills SELF-ASSESSMENT Information processing Communication Content creation Safety Problem solving Proficient user Proficient user Independent user Proficient user Proficient user Digital skills - Self-assessment grid Good command of Microsoft Office tools. Other skills Painting (oil on canvas) and drawing portraits. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I am passionately devoted to lifelong learning and personal and professional development. I have done a lot of various volunteer and paid work during my travels, while learning local languages and acquiring different skills. I worked as a receptionist, manager and housekeeper at hostels in Spain, Germany, Turkey, Hungary, Italy and Malaysia. I spent a year in Toronto on a Working Holiday visa in 2011. I participated in the Working Experience USA program in 2002. I have had several painting exhibitions in Hungary and India. I published an ebook on Amazon and wrote numerous articles covering topics that fall within the fields of psychology and philosophy. For a few months, I worked as a skipper and stewardess on sailing yachts in the Mediterranean. I worked as a tour guide in Madrid. My varied work and life experience helped me develop my adaptability, flexibility, knowledge and skills in different areas. 17/7/18 © European Union,- | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 3 / 3