Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Affiliations
Accomplishments
Research Interests
Timeline
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Irena Jerzemowska

Sopot

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic tutor

University WSB Merito
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with other tutors on best practices, optimised tutoring approach.
  • Utilised multimedia materials in tutorials for visually engaging lessons.

  • Facilitated group discussions for enhanced peer-to-peer learning.
  • Managed time effectively to cover all necessary topics within given timeframe.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to make subjects more relatable.

Academic Tutor

University WSB Merito
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed effective teaching methods for increased comprehension.
  • Facilitated group discussions for enhanced peer-to-peer learning.
  • Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge by attending relevant seminars and courses.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with open communication.

English Teacher

Language School EnglishMe
09.2020 - Current
  • Upheld high standards of behaviour within the classroom maintaining an optimal learning environment.
  • Taught advanced grammar lessons improving overall language proficiency.
  • Supervised and participated in school activities enhancing community engagement and student involvement.
  • Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.

Customer service representative

ODDK Publishing House
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with sales team to maximise product visibility and sales.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled returns and exchanges efficiently maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
  • Contributed towards achieving store targets whilst ensuring adherence to service standards.
  • Provided top-notch support for increased customer satisfaction.

Data Annorator

SentiOne
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Medical Translator

Medical Translation Centre "Wioletta Karwacka"
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced patient care by translating complex medical jargon into layman's terms.
  • Upheld high professional standards when interpreting detailed medical histories and physical examination results.
  • Facilitated clearer communication with non-English speaking patients to alleviate their anxieties.
  • Handled unexpected situations during emergency room translations, ensuring smooth flow of critical information.
  • Supported administrative tasks through timely translation of hospital correspondences and documents.

Cashier assistant

McDonalds
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Performed end-of-day balancing procedures on tills accurately without discrepancies.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, improving shopping experience.
  • Ensured accuracy during transactions for error-free cash handling.
  • Upheld store cleanliness standards, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment.
  • Maintained well-stocked checkout areas for improved functionality and efficiency.
  • Provided excellent customer service by maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanour.

Education

Master of Arts - English Philology (NLP)

University of Gdansk
Gdańsk, Poland
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Gdansk
Gdańsk, Poland
07.2021

Skills

  • Qualitative research and discourse analysis
  • Academic writing and referencing (APA,MLA)
  • Online teaching (MS Teams, Zoom)
  • CAT Tools and translation workflows
  • Familiarity with linguistic tools (parsers, NVivo, AntConc, SketchEngine, PRAAT)
  • Native - level fluency in English

Professional Affiliations

Polish Association for the Study of English (PASE) 

Member since 2023

Accomplishments

  • Journal Article: "How Social Media Affects Our Language?" (2024) - Research and Development of Young Scientists in Poland: Humanities and Social Sciences, Part II.
  • Conference Abstracts and Presentations:
  • "Forms of Evil in Selected Works of Victorian Literature" - 4th Young Science Congress (2024)
  • "Syntactic Analysis of the Sindarin Language" - 3rd Young Science Congress (2023).
  • "The Role of Animals in English Literature of the Horror and Crime Fiction Genres" - PASE Conference (2024)
  • Public lecture: "What Does the Brain Have to Do with Neurolinguistics?" (2024)
  • Scientific translation: "Deep-Brain Subthalamic Nucleus Stimulation Enhances Food - Related Motivation" - MDPI Journal (2023).

Research Interests

  • Linguistic pragmatics and discourse analysis
  • Digital communication and influencer language
  • Cross - cultural pragmatics and emotional expression
  • Psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics

Timeline

Academic tutor

University WSB Merito
09.2023 - Current

Academic Tutor

University WSB Merito
09.2023 - Current

Customer service representative

ODDK Publishing House
07.2023 - 09.2023

Data Annorator

SentiOne
11.2021 - 05.2022

Medical Translator

Medical Translation Centre "Wioletta Karwacka"
04.2021 - 06.2021

English Teacher

Language School EnglishMe
09.2020 - Current

Cashier assistant

McDonalds
06.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Gdansk

Master of Arts - English Philology (NLP)

University of Gdansk
Irena Jerzemowska