Shujun Peng
Vancouver, BC V6Y 4X8 | 778-678-356 | shujunpengschool@gmail.com
Summary
Well-versed in translating verbal communication and written words from English to Chinese or visa versa. UBC Chinese Program certified Translator.
Professional Interpreter with five years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between English and Chinese without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic, and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Skills
- Personalized learning plans
- Student motivation
- Flexible working hours
- Document evaluations
- Cultural understanding
- Audio translations
- Regional dialects
- Team building
- On-demand tutoring
Experience
Translator 05/2019 to 09/2020
UBC Vancouver, B.C
- Used knowledge of the cultural background to understand idiomatic meanings of specific expressions.
- Proofread completed translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
- Cross-referenced specialized dictionaries and thesauruses for slang and nuanced terminology.
Waitress 06/2019 to 09/2019
Macdonald Vancouver, British Columbia
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Tutor 02/2018 to 04/2019
UBC Vancouver, B.C
- Tutored students through effective teaching of pronunciation tactics and introduction and explanation of root words.
- Liaised with other education professionals to tailor tutoring sessions around exam preparation and strategies.
- Utilized effective reading, active listening, and writing skills at all times.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Expected in 05/2022
University Of British Columbia Vancouver, BC
High School Diploma 07/2016
Number Two High School Shanghai