LINDA THOMSON
Mobile: 082 727 0067
Email: thomsonlynda@hotmail.com
Work experience
Subtitling Freelancer Dec 2010 – Present
Cape Town
English Lecturer August – November 2010
King Abdul Aziz University
Saudi Arabia, Mecca
Private tutor August 2009 – August 2011
Production Manager/Subtitler
May 2005 – August 2009
See Hear Media, Cape Town
? Managed team projects to deadlines.
Was responsible for final quality checks before work was sent to client.
? Trained all new staff on software programme and style guides.
? Subtitled programmes for broadcast and DVD in UK.
English Language Instructor Oct 2004 - March 2005
Shane Global Village, Cape Town
???Taught General English courses to intermediate and pre-intermediate international students.
May - September 2004
Seoul, South Korea
English Language Instructor at the Ministry of Construction and Transportation
? Provided tuition to professionals from various departments within the Aviation Safety offices covering various English skills through conversation classes and articles related to aviation safety issues.
? Worked with the Assistant Minister of Civil Aviation Safety Authority as a personal tutor in preparation for international conferences and meetings with English-speaking clients.
English Language Instructor Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
April - September 2004
YBM Si Sa, Seoul; South Korea
? Taught reading, writing, listening and conversation skills to university students and professionals at YBM Language Institute.
? Responsible for level placements of new students at institute.
? Responsible for assessing development of English skills through administration and checking of level tests.
? Taught Business Interview and Presentation Business English to students applying for positions in foreign and domestic companies.
Qualifications
International Academy of Health and Beauty Jan 2007 – April 2008
???Completed courses in Swedish Massage and Hot Stone Therapy, Shiatsu.
Lifeline
? Life Line Personal Growth and Development Course Jan - August 2006
? Life Line Counselling Skills Course
Shane Global Village; South Africa 2004
? University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, CELTA.
University of Stellenbosch; South Africa
? Honours Degree (English Research and Criticism) 2003
? BA Arts (English, Psychology and Philosophy) 1999 - 2001
Bergvliet High School 1994 - 1998
? Passed with Matric Exemption
Interests and Hobbies
? Running, mountain biking, hiking, mosaics, massage.
Other achievements
? Member of Interact Society in High School, was responsible for organising and participating in charitable programmes.
References for production manager: Please contact Eleni Grammatika at eleni32@hotmail.com Other ESL references please see attached.