Stephanie Tessier
Summary
Background includes working remotely for various clients to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in English to French translations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Subtitle Translator (English-French)
REV
11.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality translations for a diverse range of content, ensuring accurate language interpretation and cultural relevance.
- Expedited project completion by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Adapted translations to fit on-screen text limitations while preserving the meaning of the original content.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Practice High School Teacher
Louis-Riel High School, Montreal School Board (CSSDM), Montreal
01.2021 - 04.2021
- I followed the instructions of my supervising teacher and took over their tasks during the four months of my final training
- I collaborated with my supervising teacher to plan lessons and attend teacher meetings regarding the yearly planning for language teachers
- I prepared lessons catered to students of different levels of competency in Spanish, following the Quebec province's official guidelines
- I assessed students' progress through different means such as participation in class, practice assignments, and formal evaluations
- I collaborated with my supervising teacher and the school administration to assess students' academic progress
- I received feedback from my supervising teacher and my university professors and implemented the strategies and advice suggested to me through the feedback and evaluation processes.
High School Spanish Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Meilleur High School, Affluents School Board (CSDA), Repentigny
08.2019 - 06.2020
- I prepared lessons for students of various proficiency levels in Spanish that integrate the official guidelines of the Quebec province for the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language
- I assessed students' progress by different means of informal and formal evaluation, including quizzes, in-class participation, assignments, and exams
- I collaborated with the students' parents and the school administration to ensure students' academic progress
- I furthered my teaching practice through different trainings as well as a 2-month practice supervised by experienced teachers and university professors.
English Teacher (ESL)
Quality Up Language School (Quality Up Preuniversitario), Ambato, Ecuador
07.2017 - 01.2018
- I prepared interactive ESL lessons based on the communicative approach catered to students of different ages and proficiency levels in English
- I participated actively in the activities organized by the school, including information sessions for parents and students about the services offered by the school, as well as extra-curricular activities such as seasonal events (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) and singing competitions
- I assessed students' progress using different methods of informal and formal evaluation
- I helped students achieve their learning goals by helping them develop studying and learning skills
- I created original learning materials using reference books for TESL.
Academic French Tutor
Cégep of Abitibi-Temiscamingue (Post-secondary institution in Quebec), Rouyn-Noranda
- I identified grammar and syntax mistakes in fellow students' academic work
- I reviewed the mistakes with my tutees, by providing explanations of the grammar or syntax rules that apply in the specific context of their written essay
- I guided students to apply the grammar rule to their essays to improve the quality of their essays
- I helped students develop strategies to proofread their essays, using a personalized checklist of their common mistakes.
Education
Master's Degree (M.ed.) -
Trois-Rivières University (UQTR), Trois-Rivières
06.2022
TEFL Certificate -
OnlineTefl, Remote learning
01.2017
Bachelor's Degree (BA) -
Bishop's University (BU), Lennoxville, Sherbrooke
06.2014
Quebec Postsecondary Degree (DEC) -
Cégep of Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Rouyn-Noranda, Rouyn-Noranda
06.2011
Skills
- Subtitle synchronization
- Captioning experience
- Formatting Consistency
- Proofreading
- Advanced Grammar Knowledge
- Confidentiality Awareness
- Transcription
- Accuracy and attention
Certification
- TOCFL Certificate Level 4 (July 2022), Listening: Level 4 Reading: Level 5
- Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Recipient (2021-2022), Awarded a 9-month scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan (Cheng Kung University, Tainan)
- Bishopʼs University Scholarship (2011-2013), (Awarded to a student having maintained a high average throughout the academic year)
- Undergraduate Prize in Modern Languages of Bishopʼs University (Winter 2012), (Awarded to a student having maintained the highest average in their field of study)
Languages
French
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Mandarin
Upper intermediate
B2
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Canadian
References
References available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Foreign Language Learning
- Differentiated and inclusive learning
- Translation
- Tutoring
Timeline
Freelance Subtitle Translator (English-French)
REV
11.2023 - Current
Practice High School Teacher
Louis-Riel High School, Montreal School Board (CSSDM), Montreal
01.2021 - 04.2021
High School Spanish Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Meilleur High School, Affluents School Board (CSDA), Repentigny
08.2019 - 06.2020
English Teacher (ESL)
Quality Up Language School (Quality Up Preuniversitario), Ambato, Ecuador
07.2017 - 01.2018
Academic French Tutor
Cégep of Abitibi-Temiscamingue (Post-secondary institution in Quebec), Rouyn-Noranda
Master's Degree (M.ed.) -
Trois-Rivières University (UQTR), Trois-Rivières
TEFL Certificate -
OnlineTefl, Remote learning
Bachelor's Degree (BA) -
Bishop's University (BU), Lennoxville, Sherbrooke
Quebec Postsecondary Degree (DEC) -
Cégep of Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Rouyn-Noranda, Rouyn-Noranda
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