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United Kingdom

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

London, United Kingdom

Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor

Oasis Hadley Academy

Delivered lessons in Italian and Spanish, incorporating translation exercises
Created and adapted bilingual teaching resources
Maintained multilingual communication with students, parents, and staff
Supported diverse learners and promoted cultural awareness in lessons

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

London, United Kingdom

Supply Language Teacher / SEN Support

Various London Secondary Schools

Delivered MFL lessons in Italian, Spanish, and French across various schools
Designed written materials with linguistic accuracy and accessibility
Supported students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and special needs
Applied translation and cross-linguistic strategies in support settings

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 2 months

Freelance Translator & Proofreader

Self-employed

Translated documents from English to Italian and Spanish, including educational content, general legal and administrative materials, and personal documents
Edited and post-edited machine-translated texts (MTPE)
Ensured linguistic clarity, tone consistency, and contextual accuracy
Developing a portfolio to transition fully into translation work

Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

12 years

London, United Kingdom

Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor

Enfield Grammar School

Taught Spanish and French from KS3 to KS5 with a focus on grammar and writing
Supported language exams, coursework translation, and cultural studies
Maintained bilingual communication for parent outreach and reporting
Contributed to language-focused extracurricular and intercultural events

Waiter; Barista; Counter Assistant

Various Hospitality & Customer-Facing Roles

Developed strong interpersonal and multilingual communication skills
Worked in culturally diverse and fast-paced environments

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (16 years) and Professional Services (16 years).

Education

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance (16 years) and Customer Service (4 years).

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Summary

Multilingual professional with a strong background in language teaching, grammar, and written communication, now transitioning into the translation and localisation field. Experienced in adapting, editing, and proofreading educational and general-purpose texts. Holds formal training in translation practice and CAT tools (Trados, OmegaT), and strong qualifications in modern foreign languages. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and culturally aware, with excellent communication and time-management skills.

Skills

Translation, Proofreading, And Mtpe (Freelance & Academic Background)
Deep Knowledge Of Grammar, Syntax, And Multilingual Communication
Confident In Bilingual Content Creation, Editing, And Classroom Translation Tasks
Proficient With Trados Studio, Omegat, And Microsoft Office Suite
Fast, Certified Touch Typist
Calm Under Pressure, Adaptable, And Deadline-focused
Cat Tools: Sdl Trados Studio, Omegat
Office Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Typing: Fast, Certified Touch Typing
Other: Gimp (Basic Image Editing)
Detail-oriented And Linguistically Precise
Friendly And Calm Under Pressure
Culturally Aware And Internationally Minded
Organised, Dependable, And Eager To Grow In The Translation Industry

Languages

Spanish

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

Middlesex University

PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) + QTS · Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) · London, United Kingdom

L’Orientale University

Master’s Degree · Language Arts (English, Italian, Spanish) · Italy

Cilento Institute

International Baccalaureate Equivalent in Languages · Languages · Italy

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Practical Translation

Imperial College London

Certificate In Translation Tools (Trados, OmegaT)

Imperial College London

Professional Typing Diploma

Cilento Institute, Italy

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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What languages does Bartolome speak?

Bartolome speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Bartolome have?

Bartolome has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Bartolome has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Bartolome may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bartolome be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bartolome would be well-suited for roles such as: Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor, Supply Language Teacher / SEN Support, Freelance Translator & Proofreader.

What is Bartolome's latest experience?

Bartolome's most recent position is Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor at Oasis Hadley Academy.

What companies has Bartolome worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bartolome has worked for Oasis Hadley Academy, Various London Secondary Schools, Self-employed, and Enfield Grammar School.

Which industries is Bartolome most experienced in?

Bartolome is most experienced in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Bartolome most experienced in?

Bartolome is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer Service.

Which industries has Bartolome worked in recently?

Bartolome has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Bartolome worked in recently?

Bartolome has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer Service.

What is Bartolome's education?

Bartolome holds a Master in Language Arts (English, Italian, Spanish) from L’Orientale University.

Does Bartolome have any certificates?

Bartolome has 3 certificates. These include: Certificate In Practical Translation, Certificate In Translation Tools (Trados, OmegaT), and Professional Typing Diploma.

What is the availability of Bartolome?

Bartolome is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bartolome?

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