Lycia Rodrigues

Lycia rodrigues

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bilingual Interpreter and ESL Educator | Bridging Language Gaps

  • Education

    • Beech hill college

      2010 - 2013
      Secondary school

      Member of Senior Public Speaking teamLeaving Cert Student PrefectTook part in European Youth Parliament 2011National finalist in Junk Kouture contest

    • St. oliver's community college

      2008 - 2010
      Secondary school
    • Shantou university

      2016 - 2017
      Year abroad chinese language

      Successfully completed year long Mandarin Language Intensive course.

    • Dublin city university

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree applied languages and translation studies

      Activities and Societies: Public Relations Officer of Chinese Society 2015-2016

  • Experience

    • The northern standard

      Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
      Office assistant

      Providing administrative support to the editorial and administrative staff, including answering phones, managing emails, and handling correspondence.Assisting with the production process of the newspaper, including layout and design tasks, proofreading articles, and preparing materials for print or online publication.

    • Shalom christian fellowship

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2016
      Portuguese interpreter

      Consecutive interpreting of messages and speeches from Portuguese to English in front of an audience on a weekly basis.

    • Paralympics ireland

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
      Portuguese interpreter

      Part of the volunteer interpreting team that accompanied Irish Paralympic Athletes during their training period in the city of Uberlandia in preparation for the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Providing language support to aid in the effective communication between the local training centre staff and the Irish athletes and coaching staff.

    • Operation mobilization

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
      Conference interpreter

      Simultaneous interpreting of speeches and messages as well as guided tours from English to Portuguese with the aid of audio interpreting equipment.

    • Translation.ie

      May 2018 - Feb 2019
      Spanish and portuguese interpreter

      Interpreting from Portuguese/Spanish into English at various situations for different Irish public service bodies including hospitals, courthouses, police stations, immigration offices and prisons. Over the phone interpreting also provided.

    • Gloria english school

      Feb 2019 - Feb 2023
      English second language teacher

      Teaching weekly lessons to students of varied ages and English abilities - from kindergarten to seniorhigh school students; from beginner to upper-intermediate levelsPreparing classes with provided materials while supplementing it with personal teaching materialsConstantly incorporating games, language activities, songs and crafts to stimulate all the major areasof child developmentGrading students' written compositions and testing and grading students' English oral skillsPlanning and delivering online and hybrid classes through video conference that employ the use ofauthorial audio-visual aids to keep students engaged during the global pandemicParticipating in Parents and Teachers' meetings and providing individual feedback of students'language development to parentsOrganizing and rehearsing students for end-of-term demonstrationsEngaging in staff training and the school's professional development program Show less

    • Sol y luna foundation

      Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
      English second language teacher

      Developed and designed the English curriculum for the entire school year, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives;Developed lesson plans, projects, and organized field trips for primary and secondary school students;Delivered daily English lessons with a dynamic and captivating approach, utilizing music, interactive games, and playful activities to create an engaging learning experience for students;Provided support for students with special needs by designing and implementing customized materials and activities;Actively engaged in collaborative efforts by participating in both parents-teacher meetings, fostering open communication with families, and contributing insights during staff meetings to support a cohesive and effective learning environment;Led the planning and execution of various school events, such as Halloween, Real Life English Simulations, English Day, Bake Sales, Spelling Bee Competitions etc, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the overall school experience. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chinese proficiency test (hsk) level 4

      Hanban chinese language council international
    • Cambridge english: proficiency (cpe) – cefr level c2

      Cambridge english language assessment
    • Mentorship programme

      Dublin city university
      Oct 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lycia Rodrigues
      Academic Excellence Award (LC) Beech Hill College 2013 Leaving Certificate Special Recognition Award
    • Awarded to Lycia Rodrigues
      Academic Excellence Award (JC) Beech Hill College 2011 Junior Certificate Special Recognition Award
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Linguist

      Issued by TED Translators on Feb 2024
      TED TranslatorsAssociated with Lycia Rodrigues
    • Reading Tutor

      Issued by Suas Educational Development on Sept 2013
      Suas Educational DevelopmentAssociated with Lycia Rodrigues
    • English Second Language Teacher

      Issued by Hope Cafe on Sept 2015
      Hope CafeAssociated with Lycia Rodrigues