Nidal Abdelghani
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
With over two decades of dedicated experience as a linguist, educator, and translator, I have not only honed my expertise in fostering linguistic excellence and educational advancement but also developed strong management and supervision skills. As a linguist and translator, I have successfully overseen projects that facilitated effective communication across diverse communities. Moreover, in my role as an educator, I have not only designed and delivered tailored courses but also managed teams of educators, providing leadership and guidance to ensure the seamless execution of educational initiatives. My commitment to linguistic excellence and educational advancement is complemented by my proficiency in managing and supervising teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my proven track record, including management and supervision experience, to contribute to the success of your institution .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Translator \ Interpreter\ Assistant instructor\ Content developer
Rabdan Academy
2016.02 - Current
- Developing training material for short vocational programs
- Simultaneous interpretation in conferences, meetings and seminars
- Consecutive interpretation in courses and meetings
- Translation of technical documents
- Translation of legal documents
- Quality check of translation
- Using translation CAT tools (such as SDL Trados Professional Studio)
- Shortlisting, interviewing and recommending new translator candidates
- Providing training to newly employed translators and vocational instructors
- Developing and implementing translation standards, policies and procedures
English Teacher
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Centre, ADVETI
2015.04 - 2016.02
- Teaching English to ADVETI students
- Developing training material, assessments and exercises
Translator \ Interpreter\Assistant instructor
Knowledge Point Educational Consultancy
2013.05 - 2015.04
- Assisting in the instruction of military and police lessons through interpretation and presentation skills
- Translating all written material related work
- Interpretation in all courses and meetings
- Quality check of translation.
Life Skills Instructor \ Translator \ Interpreter
Al Shaheen Adventures LLC
2008.10 - 2013.05
- Teaching Life skills to ADEC and ATHS students, in English
- Assisting in the instruction of military and police lessons through interpretation and presentation skills
- Translating all written material related work
- Interpretation in all courses and meetings
- Quality check of translation.
EFL Instructor and Branch Manager
Saudi British Centre
2004.09 - 2008.08
- Teaching English to Arab students as a native speaker of the language
- Teaching English to high school students (grades 9-12)
- Managing the training and the instructors in the center
- Responsible for all administration issues
- Responsible for assessments and quality assurance.
EFL Instructor & Program Supervisor
Direct English Institute
2003.09 - 2004.08
- Teaching English to Arab students as a native speaker of the language
- Responsible for the recruitment of instructors
- Responsible for assessments and quality assurance.
Education
Master of education (MEd) - undefined
Murdoch University
2014
B.A - English Language and Literature
Irbid National University
2003
A method of instruction certificate accredited from City & Guilds London IC3 Certificate In computer skills Certificate in Customer Excellence - undefined
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)(British council in Abu -
Skills
- Computer Skills:
- Using desktop applications and all versions of
- Microsoft Office and Windows
- Software and hardware maintenance
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
- Excellent Management & Administration skills
- Great Leadership Skills
- Ability to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Senior Translator \ Interpreter\ Assistant instructor\ Content developer
Rabdan Academy
2016.02 - Current
English Teacher
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Centre, ADVETI
2015.04 - 2016.02
Translator \ Interpreter\Assistant instructor
Knowledge Point Educational Consultancy
2013.05 - 2015.04
Life Skills Instructor \ Translator \ Interpreter
Al Shaheen Adventures LLC
2008.10 - 2013.05
EFL Instructor and Branch Manager
Saudi British Centre
2004.09 - 2008.08
EFL Instructor & Program Supervisor
Direct English Institute
2003.09 - 2004.08
Master of education (MEd) - undefined
Murdoch University
B.A - English Language and Literature
Irbid National University