Miriam Mourad Russell

Miriam Mourad Russell Saroufeem Freelancer, Teacher, Tutor, Copywriter, Translator My objective is to obtain a decent work position where I can make the ultimate use of my skills and further develop them in diverse aspects. Personal Info Work History Address UI. Gosinna 12 Warsaw, Poland, 05-502 2015-01 Current - Translator, Editor &Copywriter Freelance Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts. Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding. Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use. Translated Legal and Marketing documents from English to Arabic and vice versa. Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases. Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and oversaw all phases of production. Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials. English Teacher - Primary Stage (Grades 1 To 3) Borders Language & Training Center, Cairo Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material. Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways. Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to offer equal access to education. - Private English Tutor , Babysitter Au Pair - CairoSitters, Cairo Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak Phone- E-mail- Skills Arabic mother-tongue Excellent English Excellent Fluency Excellent Computer proficiency Excellent Organisational Skills Excellent Creative thinker Excellent Social skills Very Good Languages Arabic (Native language) subjects and build skills on stronger ones. Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths. Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style- English Instructor, Adult Learners - School Activity Science Instructor - Sales Team Leader&Trainer - English As A Second Language Teacher Reach Out Academy, Giza Delivered 25-30 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 20 students per semester. Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest. Taught English language to Arabic students in English setting. Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students Little Stark, Cairo Instructed up to 50 students individually and in groups on Scientific subjects. Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities. Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs. EHM Housing , Cairo Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant. Identified and proactively solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches. Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity. Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons. Treasure Island Kindergarten, Cairo Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills. Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students English (fluent) French (fair) Spanish (basics) Polish (basics) develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language. Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans. Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects- Sales Manager - Reservation Specialist EHM Travel, Cairo Identified and hired exceptional candidates to fill key sales roles and strengthen revenue development. Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients. Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies. Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues. Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor. EHS Housing Services, Cairo Converted inbound calls into sales. Answered phone calls and emails regarding customers inquires, concerns and complaints per day. Handled billing information over phone. Helped customers make accommodations to fit needs by suggesting different amenities and packages for individual circumstances and entered reservation details into computer system. Provided customers with information about availability and pricing. Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions. Trained 5-7 new sales associates each quarter. Education- Bachelor of Linguistics And Literature: Language Interpretation And Translation Ain Shams University - Cairo Minored in Literature and Poetry - High School Diploma Maria Ausilia Trice - Cairo Certifications and Activities Secondary stage: Scuola Maria Ausiliatrice - with grade 97% Women Rights Volunteer work with Women Of Egypt 2009-08 Summer Course: English, Soft Skills, Basic IT -American University in Cairo- 2005-08 Scout Camps Interests Cooking Singing Travel Creative work Home-made skin products