Syrine Essayed
Personal Details
Birth Date: November 6, 1992
Address: Post Box N°183, Post Office
2040 Rades, Ben Arous, Tunisia
Phone Number: -
Email:-Skype: syrine_essayed
Driving License: Category B (2015)
Education
MA in Translation Studies
Higher Institute of Humanities of Tunis, Tunisia (September 2016 – Present)
Specialization: legal, economic, scientific and editorial translation, simultaneous interpretation
MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia (September 2016 – Present)
Specialization: linguistics, phonology, language and teaching in TESOL, first language acquisition
BA in English Language, Literature and Civilization
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia (September 2012 – July 2015)
Specialization: linguistics, English literature, English grammar, American and British history
High School Diploma
Ibn Khaldoun High School, Rades, Tunisia (September 2007 – July 2012)
Specialization: sciences, mathematics, physics, languages
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Work Experience
Teaching Assistant
British Council Tunis, Tunisia (March 2017 – June 2017)
Responsibilities: Setting up the classroom, organizing activities, helping the teacher with recordkeeping
English Teacher
The Bright Balkiss School, Ezzahra, Tunisia (July 2016 – September 2016)
Responsibilities: teaching English language and grammar to young learners (6 to 14 years old)
Customer Service Representative
Direct Lines, Lac 2, Tunisia (October 2014 – October 2016)
Responsibilities: Identifying and assessing customers’ needs, providing accurate, valid and complete
information to the customers, assisting customers with any technical issues
Call Center Agent
Tunis Call Center, Belvédère, Tunisia (April 2014 – June 2014)
Responsibilities: interviewing clients via phone calls, answering questions and providing information,
resolving problems by clarifying issues, researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions
Internships
Event Management Intern
The International Institute of Debate, Tunis, Tunisia (November 2016 – January 2017)
Responsibilities: planning, coordinating and managing all IIDebate events, coordinating with event partners
and staff, planning and executing all logistical items, providing post event evaluation
Post Office Counter Clerk
The Tunisian Post Office of Belvédère, Tunis, Tunisia (July 2014 – September 2014)
Responsibilities: selling stamps, weighing, measuring and mailing letters and parcels, selling financial
products and services, accepting bill payments, paying out pensions and benefits, selling travel insurance
Front Office Intern
British Council Tunis, Tunisia (March 2015 – May 2015)
Responsibilities: greeting and welcoming guests, providing guests with the services and facilities they
request, answering all incoming calls and redirecting them or keeping messages
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Volunteering
Volunteer Freelance Translator
Global Voices Arabic, English and French (September 2016 - Present)
Responsibilities: translating different articles written by volunteer authors in an online platform
Volunteer Social Media Assistant
The Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics - ARJALS (October 2016 - Present)
Responsibilities: promoting the journal in social media (Facebook, LinkedIn…)
Volunteer Organizer and Social Media Assistant
Tunisian Association of Young Researchers - TAYR (October 2016)
Responsibilities: helping in the organization of the Annual International Conference of TAYR and promoting
all happening events on social media
Volunteer English Teacher
Adra Jobs Tunisie, Tunisia (November 2015 – May 2016)
Responsibilities: teaching English language and grammar to Adult Learners, carrying out simultaneous
interpretation as we welcome a big number of foreign visitors in our center
Social Services Volunteer
Asociatia de Consiliere si Cooperare in Educatia si Sanatate pentru Societate – ACCESS (April 2016 - Present)
Responsibilities: volunteering at children’s home, helping in non-profit health expos, doing translation
Volunteer
Tunisian Red Cross, Regional Committee of Rades, Tunis, Tunisia (December 2015 - Present)
Responsibilities: providing temporary supplies of clothing and food, scheduling blood donations
Academic Trainings
Debate Training
The American Corner, Amideast, Tunisia (October 2015 - Present)
Modules: introduction to public speaking, debating skills, debate styles and formats, arguments and tactics,
debating and language skills development
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Steer You Career
Adra Jobs Tunisie, Tunisia (March 2015 – April 2015)
Modules: Leadership in a Changing Environment, Time Management, Oral Communication, Written
Communication, Problem Solving, Coping with Conflicts in Team Environments, Searching for a Job
Awards
Debate Champion
Second Annual Mediterranean Business School and American Corner Debate Tournament on British
Parliamentary Debate
Memberships
Tunisia TESOL
Tunisian Association of Young Researchers - TAYR
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Email
Web and Social Skills
Languages
Arabic (native)
English (bilingual)
French (fluent)
Italian (good command)
Other Skills
Problem Solving
Self-Confidence
Handling Pressure
Leadership
Good communication skills
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