Robert Best

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Siem Reab, Cambodia

English Lecturer at Humboldt University Berlin

Content Editor/Proofreader/Translator at Dr. Tania Mancheno

Studied English as a Foreign Language at Berlin School of English

Studied American Studies/Political Science/History (Medieval and Contemporary) at Universität Hamburg

Studied English at Morehouse College

Joined October 20, 2021

Skills

Languages

German

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

About

I offer a combination of unique skills and competencies which I have developed through a lengthy and rewarding career in education. My professional expertise is showcased through my proficiency and strengths in curriculum delivery and assessment and in previous roles I have also contributed to organizational improvements, collaborative team efforts and attainment of key inter-departmental targets. As a translator and editor I have spent the last ten years perfecting my attention to detail and strong grammar skills, which have allowed me to uncover many errors prior to releasing the text final copy for publication. I possess excellent computer skills utilizing multiple applications as well as an extremely high accuracy rate. I keep careful track of all deadlines and am able to motivate myself to complete all translation and editing work on time in order to meet deadlines. I provide the time management, curriculum organization and leadership capabilities that you require in a translator and editor. Having previously lived abroad in Germany and the United States, I can easily adapt to new environments as well as immerse myself in the language, lifestyle, and traditions of other cultures. I am eager to discuss the opportunities that we could offer each other.

Experience

Humboldt University Berlin

Apr 2010 – Present

Berlin, Germany

English Lecturer

I have taught the following courses: -Preparing for the TOEFL Test -English for Academic Purposes

Dr. Tania Mancheno

Apr 2010 – Present

Hamburg, Germany

Content Editor/Proofreader/Translator

I have translated various articles as well as proofread/edited scientific articles for journals as well as doctoral dissertation.

Beuth College

Oct 2011 – Sep 2020

Berlin, Germany

English Lecturer

I taught the following courses: -English for Geospatial Engineers -English for Applications -English for Presentations -Improve your English Remedial Course

Open School 21

May 2015 – May 2017

Hamburg, Germany

Freelance Lecturer (in German)

I initiated and realized a lecture series entitled: "What is Racism?"

Anglo English School

Mar 2008 – Oct 2011

Hamburg, Germany

Freelance English Teacher

- Provided in-company language instruction for business professionals - Acquired an overall knowledge of English standardized exams (Cambridge, TOEFL, L.C.C.I, IELTS) - Improved expertise in conversation/context fluency classes - Taught further education courses for the German Armed Forces

Education

Berlin School of English

Aug 2011 – Sep 2011

CELTA (Pass B) - Cambridge ESOL Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages , English as a Foreign Language

Universität Hamburg

Apr 2005 – Mar 2010

Master of Arts, American Studies/Political Science/History (Medieval and Contemporary)

Morehouse College

Aug 1994 – May 1999

Bachelor of Arts, English