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Mary Cotu
4 Sutherland Villas, Drayton Road, West Ealing, London, W13 0LB
0751 1515 943
mary_cotu@yahoo.com

Personal Statement

I aim to seek work as an interpreter/translator where I can use my qualifications, experience and knowledge in languages.
Profile
An accomplished Romanian and French Teacher with more than 10 years demonstrated success teaching, motivating, and directing students while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with diverse populations at varying levels of technical ability. Experience in interpreting for friends and family in various occasions, English–Romanian-Moldavian-French
Skills Profile
Languages – Fluent Romanian, Moldavian, English and French, Conversational Spanish and Italian
Teaching – Capable teacher with experience in a variety of educational roles; demonstrates strong lesson planning and class management skills. Has in depth subject knowledge
Communication – Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels; demonstrated by effective liaison with people
Team-working – Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of team members,
Organization – Punctual with strong time management skills
Interpersonal – Creative and innovative in my approach
Administration – Efficient administrator with attention to detail
IT – Fully versed in all major Microsoft packages

Teaching Experience
Qualified Teacher in Romania, High School Recas, Timisoara, September 1998- July 2007
Teaching Romanian Language and French Language, working with students aged between 10 and 18 years old.
Qualified Teacher, Happy Child Nursery, 21st July2008 – 27th April 2010
Teaching preschool children (3-5 years)
• Teaching throughout all 6 areas of development of early years foundation stage
Qualified Teacher, Happy Child Nursery, 9th June 2010 – 23rd November 2011
Teaching preschool children (3-5 years)
• Teaching throughout all 6 areas of development of early years foundation stage


Education / Qualifications
Enrolled in DPSI course – RAENAF LANGUAGE SERVICES from September 2011 (English-Romanian)
One day workshop at Language Communication training service, July 2011 (English-Romanian)
Learning Journey & the Outdoor Environment Certificate, 2011
GCSE Mathematics 2010-2011, West London College
Cambridge Advanced English Course, 2010, West London College
Yoga4 Nurseries Course - Promoting Interactive and Multi-sensory Learning, August 2008
Pediatric First Aid Course, 22nd September 2008
Qualified Teacher Status obtained from General Teaching Council in the UK, 28th October 2008
UK Naric Equalization, 8 May 2008
Certificate of Award of Grade II, West University, Timisoara, 1st September, 2004
Certificate of Award of the Full Title of Teacher, West University, Timisoara (Grade III), 1st September, 2000
Bachelor Degree with specialization in Romanian Language and Literature and French Language and Literature, West University, Timisoara, July 1998

Personal Information
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Nationality: Romanian
Health: Excellent, Non Smoker
Driving License: Provisional UK License
Interests: I have a keen interest in rock climbing, potholing, exploring the English countryside, music (playing the guitar), foreign languages, reading, learning about different cultures, music and sport and most of all communicating with people.
Personal and additional References available on request

• Shahed Chowdhury
Principal and CEO
Alperton College, Alperton House
Bridgewater Road, Wembley HA0 1EH
Phone: +44 (20) 8900 8600
Fax: +44 (20) 8900 9735
Website: www.alpertoncollege.co.uk
• Nicki Patel
Training teacher at Language Communication
079 3569 9343
info@languagecommunication.co.uk
28-42 Clement Road
Ilford
IG1 1BA