Ismail Bahallou

Ismail Bahallou Professional English-Arabic Translator with over 7 years of experience providing precise, culturally sensitive translations for legal, educational, web, and multimedia content. Adept in CAT tools (SDL Trados 2022), proofreading, localization, and audio/video transcription. Skilled in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines while maintaining quality and confidentiality. Fluent in Arabic, English, French, Tamazight, and Moroccan Arabic. Core Competencies: General Translation English-French-Arabic /French-Arabic-English Translation Localization and Transcreation Audio/Video Transcription and Subtitling& Work History- -04 Arabic Fulbright Foreign Language Primary Teacher Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York • Worked one-on-one with students todetermine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns. Translation quality Reviewer at RWS. • Designed daily lesson plans customized to Contact student needs. • Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement. • Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions. • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks. Bold Profile • Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions Websites, Portfolios, Profiles and progress monitoring. • Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement. • www.linkedin.com/in /ismailbahallou127578b3/ 2016-01 Current English to Arabic Translator Freelancer, Remote Translated 200+ documents including legalcontracts, academic materials, websites, and government correspondence. Adapted web and print materials that Skills honor cultural differences and drive local engagement. • Transcribed and subtitled video/audio Adaptability and flexibility content for GOs and academic institutions. • Translated other language books into English. Progress reporting • Attention to details Active listening Maintained confidentiality with sensitive client data. • Culturally adapted content for web sites andpublications to resonate with local Interpersonal communication audiences. • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated CAT tool proficiency documents for accuracy. Transcription services • Delivered translations with 99 accuracy and Arabic-english translation consistently met client deadlines. Arabic dialects awareness • Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and Cultural understanding expression- Cross-Cultural Coordinator US Peace Corps Morocco • Company Overview: Peace Corps is and organization intent on enacting at a grassroots level in countries across the globe • Pre-design the itineraries and locations before the arrival • Coordinate the home stays and lodgings for the groups • Conduct Moroccan Arabic and culture sessions • Conduct field activities • Coordinate their departure to the US - Language and Culture Facilitator US Peace Corps Morocco • Company Overview: Peace Corps is an organization intent on enacting at a grassroots level in countries across the globe Languages • Plan and implement lesson plans for Peace Corps Trainees based on the acquisition of English specific Moroccan Arabic language Advanced competencies (C1) • Work closely with a group of American MSA volunteers to support their successful Proficient integration into Moroccan culture (C2) • Liaise between community members, local authorities, and trainees Darija Proficient • Provide the necessary translation when (C2) needed • Work as a facilitator for all the activities Tamazight conducted by the trainees Proficient • Find community partners to work with • Peace Corps is an organization intent on (C2) French enacting at a grassroots level in countries Advanced across the globe (B- - Tachlhit Upper 2017-04 US Peace Corps Morocco, Ouarzazat • Conduct Tamazight language sessions intermediat e (B2) Tamazight teacher 2015-01 - Counterpart and tutor 2015-08 US Peace Corps Morocco, Goulmima Software • Conduct tutoring sessions in Moroccan Arabic • Facilitate translation between the volunteers Aegisub and their community partners • Provide timely and ongoing feedback and Trados SDL (2022) guidance to volunteers on their work and Subtitle Edit community integration Microsoft Office (Word, 2013-04 - Excel, Powerpoint) Travel Agent 2014-07 Traces-Berbers, Marrakech InDesign • Response to all the clients' e-mails and reservations • Response to all the Airport transfers, check ins and check-outs • Confirm Hotels' and Riads' reservations Education - B.A: English, Linguistics Moulay Ismail University Study English with a specialization in Linguistics. 2008-01 Diploma of General Studies: General English studies Moulay Ismail University - Meknes - High School Diploma: Bilingual High School Diploma in Modern Arts Mohamed V High School - Goulmima Accomplishments • Professional Certificate, 2023, Certificate of completion of the TESOL program, American TESOL Academy Morocco. • Telephone Interpreting Refresher Certificate, 2021, From International School of Linguists. • Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator Training, 2017, Certificate of completion from Peace Corps Morocco. • Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator Training, 2016, Certificate of completion from Peace Corps Morocco. • Project Design and Management Certification, 2015, From Peace Corps Morocco. • Online Certification, 2015, 'Shaping the Way We Teach, English' from University of Oregon. • Online Certification, 2015, 'Shaping the Way We Teach English; Paths to Success in ELT' from University of Oregon. • English Teaching Certification, 2011, From the Management School 'EVEFIM' Goulmima. • English Teaching Certification, 2010, From the Linguistic School 'Ikare' Errachidia. • Moroccan Driving License, 2009, Category B.