Alex Barfuss

Alex Barfuss

Private Language Teacher (ESL) & Freelance Translator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Events at Luiss University

  • Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Spanish & Linguistics with a minor in Anthropology

      • Theoretical and Functional Linguistics, including phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics• Language Acquisition • Neurolinguistics• Advanced level of Spanish, including literature and syntax• Intermediate level of French with supplementary cultural courses• Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology with an emphasis on the influence of culture and context on speech use and development• Elective courses in Astronomy, Biology and Italian History and Culture

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Oct 2007 - now
      Private Language Teacher (ESL) & Freelance Translator

      • Proficiency assessment and custom curriculum and lesson plan development with engaging, multimedia content • Translation of a variety of texts from Italian and Spanish into English for both academic and commerical use, i.e. customer service emails as well as articles for academic journals on as varied subjects as tax law to herpetology and botany

    • Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte (España)

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
      North American Language and Culture Assistant

      • Collaboration and assistance in lesson planning and implementation of ESL lessons and other subjects taught in a bilingual modality• Creation of new didactic materials• Adaptation of existing textbooks and other materials for use in the bilingual class environment • Creation and presentation of custom presentations on American culture for school assemblies • Development and implementation of evening conversation classes for students’ parents

    • Cooking.com (part of TCC Cooking Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corp.)

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Coordinator of Marketing Activity

      • Optimization of the product database• Product and marketing copywriting and editing• Management of internal communication between web designers and buyers • Photo acquisition, Photoshopping, and optimization for web

    • Glossi.com

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Digital Content Creation

      • Creation and ideation of digital magazines on topics related to culture, travel and language• Photo curation and editing• Layout• Copywriting and Editing

    • CASAGIOVE California www.casagiovecalifornia.com

      Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
      Business and Marketing Developer

      • Logo ideation and design• Creation and management of the Wordpress website with eCommerce integrations• Ideation and revision of content• Marketing

    • Intake.Me

      Nov 2015 - Sept 2017
      Course Developer and Manager

      • Curriculum and multimedia content development including close collaborations with experts such as doctors, caregivers, patients, etc. • Audio recording, video editing, and worksheet creation in keeping with brand identity and voice • Student outreach & community management • Consultation for the adaptation of existing course material for the Swiss Market (including translation and localization)

    • Luiss Guido Carli University

      Jun 2018 - now
      • Events

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Social Media & Digital Communication, External Relations and Events Consultant

        Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EPatient101

      Intake.Me
      Nov 2015
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    • Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS) Avanzato

      Università di Siena
      Dec 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Kitchen/Serving

      Issued by Inglewood Senior Citizens Ctr on Jan 2007
      Inglewood Senior Citizens CtrAssociated with Alex Barfuss