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Caroline Baranger

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Ashford, United Kingdom
English-French/French-English translator at freelance translation
Studied translation at The Open University
Joined May 11, 2021

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Baranger.translation@outlook.com QUALIFICATIONS: 2018-2020: MA translation with the Open University. 2016: MA human rights and Global Ethics at a distance. Politics and International Relations department, Leicester University (UK top 20). 2014: TEFL teaching qualification recognised by the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA). 2009-13: Single honours Human Rights Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons.) Social Sciences department, Roehampton University (U.K). 2005: 2-year diploma: English literature and civilisation in French university (DEUG LLCE Paris X). 2007: National Vocational Qualification 2: health and care, London, Mhyrr College. Online certificate on child protection (2014). 1999 and 2007: First aid 1998: Diploma to work as a monitor with children (BAFA, France). 2015: Computer and internet: NCFE, level two, certificate in IT (ITQ). Typing speed: around 45 wpm. Use of social networks, computer literate. EXPERIENCE: 2016 to present: -Self-employed: qualified and licenced dog walker and boarder. - English-French translations for private clients and French teacher via Skype. 09/2014- 06/2016: TEFL English and French foreign language Teacher in China (Ningbo and Nanchang). Teaching of English in high schools and institute of technology (university). French and mainly English teacher to aeronautics, English business, and IELTS learners in high school and universities. Oral English, to improve English in everyday as well as professional situations, lessons plans and content, classrooms management. Before 12 years of care work spanning over 15 years and 3 years of driving, with outdoor work experience. 05/2011-02/2014: Live-in position with Alzheimer disease patient. 06/2009-11/2011: Shifts in semi-independent home specialized in mental health and forensic issues. 02/2006-10/2010: Support worker in a mental health residence (dementia, depression, schizophrenia) (storytelling, sports, music, singing, cultural activities, museums). 2006-7: Support worker, home carer with physically (use of hoist) and mentally disabled people. Daily cares, personal care, help towards autonomy (U.K). 2001-2002: Monitoring and homework with children in primary school - help with homework, activities (France). 1999-2001: Monitor assistant with teenagers and adults affected by multi-disabilities. In “institute medico-psychology” in France, daily needs-personal hygiene, help with meals, sports, therapeutic farm (France). OTHER JOBS: 1998-1999: Farmer worker (France). 2002-2005: National haul lorry driver in order to finance university studies - technical skills, tight deadlines, any kind of shifts (France). Divers: Reading, radio, lectures, nature, writing.
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freelance translation
Mar 2020 – Present
UK
English-French/French-English translator
Education
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The Open University
Feb 2018 – Feb 2020
MA, translation