Maria-Frederica Gregory Dip Trans IoL
Profile
Totally bilingual in English and Greek and with excellent communication skills, I have a wealth of work experience in language related areas, teaching, preparing source materials, interviewing, subtitling and translating.
Career History
1986 – Present Kemlang Language School – Sparta
• Achieved excellent results as a teacher of English to children and adults on an individual basis and in classes. Given a high level of responsibility and opportunities to work on own initiative.
Translation
• Alongside teaching, I have worked as a translator for private individuals and companies in Greece, Italy, the U.K., Turkey and Israel. I specialize in the following areas: Art&Humanities, Tourism, TV/Film, Advertising, Museums, Instruction manuals, Transport, General and Literature. Although I have also undertaken legal and technical translations from time to time, I do not wish to get more involved in these fields.
1990 – Present English Language Oral Examiner
• Achieved recognition as a reliable and objective interviewer. I interview Greek candidates aspiring
to obtain a qualification in English.
Education/Qualifications/Other Languages
1972 – 1986 Being totally bilingual, I have had an education
spanning two countries (England and Greece)
followed by studies at the British Council in
Athens geared towards the Cambridge Diploma in
Studies, and a teacher-training course at the
Hellenic-American Union.
Translation Institute of Linguists-Diploma in Translation
(English into Greek).
Languages English (native speaker), Greek (native speaker),
Italian (competent user) and a smattering of
French.
Computers Microsoft Office Specialist (Word 2000 –
Excel).
Personal Details Status: Married
Place of Birth: Manchester, England
Date of Birth: 19th September 1966
Interests Computers, learning languages, research, and
repairs.