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Maggie Vlietstra

Maggie Vlietstra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Education Program Coordinator at Words Without Borders, Literary Translator

  • Education

    • Columbia University in Paris at Reid Hall

      2019 - 2019
      French Language and Literature

      Semester abroad, spring 2019.

    • St. Paul Academy and Summit School

      2013 - 2016
      High School Diploma

      Graduated Cum Laude

    • Boston University

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Literary Translation from French

    • Barnard College

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree French Translation and Literature, Theatre

      Activities and Societies: Columbia Musical Theatre Society, Columbia University NOMADS, King's Crown Shakespeare Troupe Graduated summa cum laude and received departmental honors for both majors.

  • Experience

    • Language Sprout Learning Ctr

      May 2016 - May 2016
      Intern

      • Assisted with French and Chinese classes at elementary and middle schools• Worked on organization and development of language learning materials and iPhone app• Created “Word of the Day” social media posts• Organized classroom learning materials

    • Language Sprout Learning Ctr

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      French Teacher, Administrative Assistant

      • Taught private French lessons for students ages 2-12 and preschool French camp• Supervised campers during free time and after-camp childcare• Developed Language Sprout language learning iPhone app• Translated language-learning materials and vocabulary

    • Freelance

      Dec 2018 - now
      Translator

      • Freelance translation and interpretation from French to English, collaborating with clients on edits• Clients include: BU Law School Human Rights Clinic (Boston, MA); BU Center for the Study of Europe (Boston, MA); Cultural Programming Officer at the Musée d’Orsay and l’Orangerie (Paris, France); Le Petit Théâtre Français theatre company (The Hague, The Netherlands)

    • TDR, The Drama Review

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Editorial Assistant

      • Edited, formatted, and fact-checked early drafts of articles, book reviews, and theatre critiques• Maintained spreadsheets of author contact information, copyright forms, and image permissions• Conducted archival research on article topics for “TDReading” recommended reading lists

    • France Éducation international

      Sept 2020 - May 2021
      English Language Assistant

      · Created and taught engaging lesson plans and activities for high school students in Vénissieux, France· Facilitated discussions about American culture and current events in the United States

    • Words Without Borders

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Editorial Intern

    • Words Without Borders

      Oct 2022 - now

      • Education Program Coordinator

        Mar 2023 - now

      • Editorial Assistant

        Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Test de connaissance du français (TCF) - Level/Niveau C2

      France Éducation international
      May 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maggie Vlietstra
      Eleanor Keller Prizes Barnard College French Department May 2020 Award from the Barnard French Department honoring juniors in French literature and seniors in French culture.
    • Awarded to Maggie Vlietstra
      Kenneth Janes Prize in Theatre Barnard College Theatre Department May 2020 Award from the Barnard Theatre Department for a Barnard junior or senior who has contributed notably to the theatre program of the Minor Latham Playhouse.
    • Awarded to Maggie Vlietstra
      Phi Beta Kappa Society Barnard College May 2020
    • Awarded to Maggie Vlietstra
      Cum Laude Society Inductee St. Paul Academy and Summit School May 2016