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Francesca Ruocco

Trieste,Italy

Summary

Dynamic educator and translator with a rich background in teaching Italian and German languages, notably as a volunteer Italian Language Teacher for a private client and a Legal Translator for the Fraud Squad of Trento. Excelled in creating engaging learning experiences and translating complex legal documents. Skilled in interactive teaching methods and team collaboration, significantly enhancing student language proficiency and client satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Italian Language Teacher (Volunteering)

Private Client
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Taught Italian to two Serbian mother tongue children attending the elementary school in Trieste.
  • Developed personalized assessments to track individual student progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units, promoting interdisciplinary connections for students.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Adapted curriculum materials to align with state standards and district objectives while maintaining an engaging learning experience for all students.

German Language Teacher (Volunteering)

Private Client
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Taught German grammar and then legal German to a law student longing for a B2 level and for applying to a legal practice in Bolzano.
  • Enhanced students'' language proficiency by implementing immersive activities and real-world scenarios in lessons.
  • Increased student interest in German culture.

Translator Trainee

University of Udine
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Translated 14 chapters from the picture books from Kallie George saga Heartwood Hotel from English to Italian.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.

Translation and Proofreader Trainee

Inlingua Trieste
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • In charge of medical, financial and legal document.
  • Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
  • Maximized document quality by suggesting revisions for unclear language.
  • Translated mostly legal documents, such as notifications, contracts, from English and German into Italian.
  • Enhanced publication quality by identifying and correcting grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.

Legal Translator (Volunteering)

Fraud Squad of Trento
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Translated documents from Italian into English.
  • Conducted thorough research into relevant laws, regulations, and terminology to guarantee precise translations that reflected current industry knowledge.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely legal translations for various documents.
  • Developed a comprehensive glossary of legal terms in multiple languages, facilitating smoother translation processes and improved consistency across projects.
  • Built strong relationships with clients by addressing inquiries promptly and offering tailored solutions based on their specific needs.
  • Collaborated with legal professionals to ensure the accuracy of translated documents and compliance with industry standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Specialized Translation, Conference Interpreting

University of Udine
Udine, Italy
11-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Translation And Interpreting

University of Trieste
Trieste, Italy
07-2022

Master of Audiovisual Translation - Audiovisual Translation

ISTRAD
Seville
06.2025

High School Diploma -

A. Gatto High School
Agropoli, Italy
07-2018

Skills

  • Document translation
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Proofreading skills
  • Research
  • Legal document translation
  • Literary translation
  • Subtitling and captioning
  • Computer-assisted translation tools

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Translator Trainee

University of Udine
12.2023 - 02.2024

German Language Teacher (Volunteering)

Private Client
05.2023 - 05.2024

Italian Language Teacher (Volunteering)

Private Client
03.2023 - 07.2024

Translation and Proofreader Trainee

Inlingua Trieste
01.2020 - 11.2020

Legal Translator (Volunteering)

Fraud Squad of Trento
06.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Audiovisual Translation - Audiovisual Translation

ISTRAD

Master of Arts - Specialized Translation, Conference Interpreting

University of Udine

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Translation And Interpreting

University of Trieste

High School Diploma -

A. Gatto High School
Francesca Ruocco