Profile

Translator & Interpreter, Language Trainer & Consultant. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and natural sounding translations of texts. Highly developed communication and oral interpretation skills. Successful in cooperating with clients in diverse linguistic and cultural environments. Fluent in English, Polish and Mandarin Chinese. Basic conversational German. 

Each translation into English and Mandarin Chinese undergoes proofreading by a qualified native speaker.

Qualifications

• Certified proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (Test of Proficiency in Chinese - Huayu Certificate, 2009) and English (TOEFL iBT, 2009). Excellent command of Polish (mother tongue). Basic knowledge of German.

• Master's degree in Chinese Studies coupled with three years of living and study experience in Mainland China and Taiwan. Advanced training at renowned language institutions in Beijing and Taipei.

• Intimate knowledge of traditional and modern Chinese culture. Familiarity with various registers of Mandarin. Passive knowledge of classical Chinese.

• Culturally competent and reliable. Highly developed linguistic intelligence and great attention to detail.  

Education

M.A., Chinese Studies, University of Warsaw 2010

B.A. Equivalent, Philosophy, University of Warsaw 2009

Advanced Course in Mandarin Chinese and Modern Chinese Literature, National Taiwan Normal University 2008-2009

Advanced Course in Mandarin Chinese and Classical Chinese Philosophy, National Taiwan Normal University 2005-2006

Exchange Language Programme, Beijing Language & Culture University 2003-2004

Professional Background

In-house Translator, Shanghai Construction Poland, Warsaw 2010-2011

Mandarin Language Teacher, Hen Hao Chinese Language Academy, Warsaw 2009-2010, 2011

ESL Teacher, Spring Pond School, Taipei 2008-2009

ESL Teacher, Modern English Language School, Beijing 2003-2004

Volunteer Educator, Municipal Orphanage in Nanchang, July 2004

Freelance Projects

Translation/Interpretation, Language Education & Cultural Training for: Hen Hao Chinese Language Academy, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, University of Warsaw, Medical University of Warsaw, Opera Software, Dramatyczny Theatre in Warsaw, KPMG, City Poland, National Library in Warsaw, MIW Translation Agency and others.

My recent projects include:

• Tax System in Poland, translation of an outline into Mandarin Chinese

International Experience

International Experience Canada, 2010

ROC Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, 2008-2009

Taipei City Chinese Language Study Grant, 2005-2006

Polish & Chinese Ministry of Education Language Exchange Scholarship, 2003-2004