Alessandra C

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Reviews: 29   from 1 Client
 

Hourly Rate: $16

Jobs Won:1
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16 months

Member Since:Nov 2010

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Alessandra C
 
Proofreader and editor, translator, writer, EFL teacher

New Tredegar, United Kingdom

About Me

English language teacher with a strong background in Linguistics and a top academic record: BA Applied Linguistics and Latin (1st Class Honours), PG Diploma Cognitive Linguistics (Distinction), CELTATEFL qualified (Pass A).

My publications include two novels and a review of a handbook of Middle English for a Linguistics e-journal (all details available on request).

I have extensive experience in proofreading and editing for under- and postgraduates at Swansea University, including dissertations. I have an infallible eye for typos, and a solid knowledge of grammar. I excel at academic and creative writing (all details and portfolio available on request).

I am, moreover, a native speaker of Italian, and available for translations.

Areas covered: Worldwide for remote work.

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by David C on 17 Nov 2010

Work was done well. Alessandra is organised and prompt.
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Work Experience

Proofreading/editing: 3 years' experience in academic contexts (under-and postgraduate work, both humanities and sciences, including dissertations);

TEFL/TESOL/English language teaching: extensive background in Linguistics, CELTA qualified (Pass A), currently teaching in a private school.

Italian teaching/translations: native speaker, top academic record, previous experience (3 years) of private Italian tutoring.

Creative/academic writing: I am a published author.

Education

PG Diploma Cognitive Linguistics, >70%

BA Applied Linguistics and Latin, 1st Class Honours (awarded prize for the best Joint Honours in the faculty of Arts and Humanities);

A-Levels: Italian Secondary Certificate in Modern Languages, 60/60;

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults): Pass A.

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