Karolina Karczmarek-Giel BA RPSI DPSI

HA1 4ED London ¤ 07817527711 ¤ karolina@speechlesslanguageservices.co.uk

Polish-English Translator, Teacher, Interpreter

PROFILE:
Professional linguist specialising in law and business language amongst others. Teacher of EFL,
with special emphasis on Business English and workplace etiquette. Excellent language skills
and good knowledge of specialisations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI): English Law

Date: July 2010 ¤ Language: Polish ¤ Grade: 2xPass, 3xMerit, 1xDistinction

BA Applied Translation
Dates: September 2009 – June 2012 ¤ Grade: First Class ¤ Modules of Interest: Critical
Contexts of Law, Contract Law, Translation Problems

CELTA
Date: July 2009 ¤ Language: English ¤ Grade: Pass (Grade B)

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Translator
Date: 2010 to present ¤ Key Skills: Working to strict deadlines, Translation with CAT tools
(TRADOS).
Freelance Interpreter
Date: 2011 to present ¤ Key Skills: Working under pressure, Consecutive and Whispered
Interpreting, Interpreting via telephone/Skype ¤ Employment: Court Interpreter for ALS
Freelance EFL Teacher
Date: 2009 to present ¤ Key Skills: Able to maintain excellent working relationships with
students, Creative, Supportive

REFERENCES
Available upon request.