Ward Akl

Education                                                                                                                                                       

• Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation, LIU University, kheyara, West Bekaa, Lebanon                                       2019-2022
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.0; Dean’s List all semesters
  • Mastery of French, English and Arabic grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
  • Related courses: I have completed courses in Linguistics, Spanish, ENGL251, Culture and Translation Studies.

Linguistics course work provides insights into one of the most intriguing aspects of human knowledge and behavior. Majoring in linguistics gave me the opportunity to learn and understand a variety of aspects around human language, their historical applications, and their modern day relevance. English Communication Skill helped me advance interdisciplinary writing skills that emphasizes workplace and technical communication appropriate to diverse professions, along with the opportunity to mentor co-students in professional writing practices. Moreover, enrolling in culture course enabled me to enhance my knowledge around different cultures and past civilizations. Translation Studies is the field of study that deals with the theory, description, and application of translation. This course entails the systematic examination of translation both as an applied practice and as a means of understanding the movement and transfer between diverse languages and cultures.

• Sohmor High School, General Sciences GS                                                                                                                 2016-2019
• Collège des Soeurs des Saints-Coeurs “SSCC”, Machaghara, Lebanon.                                                                            2005-2016

Experience 

• Freelance Translator                                                                                                                                   Jun.2022-Present

I am actively taking on translation projects, documents, texts and articles from English-to-Arabic, Arabic-to-English, French-to-Arabic, Arabic-to-French, English-to-French and French-to-English. I have been professionally editing, proofreading and translating between English, French and Arabic collectively for a variety of clients.

• Teaching
• Teaching students from KGs to Grade 9 languages (Arabic, English, and French) at Classes of Brilliants.            Sep.2022-Present               
• Private Lessons for students at home.                                                                                                               Sep.2022-Present
• Project

Acknowledged with high distinction for translating Cruel Cures Chinese report from English to Arabic on my senior year project.

Grade: 90/100

• Certified in Accelerated Vocational Training 

This certificate enabled me to cover nursing assistant career from Young Men Christian Association (YMCA Finland) in Lebanon. The course also shaped my skills in understanding disaster risk reduction and emergency response.                                          2019

• Pearson LCCI Level I Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)                                                                      May 07, 2016
• Pearson LCCI Entry 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR A2)                                                                        May 30, 2015
• Certificates of attendance with Union of International Translators

1. Internship I Certificate                                                                                                               To Be Awarded in 2023
2. Internship II Certificate                                                                                                              To Be Awarded in 2023
3. Legal Translation Certificate                                                                                                      To Be Awarded in 2023
4. CATT Tools Certificate                                                                                                             To Be Awarded in 2023

Skills

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Languages: 
• Arabic (native, proficiency)
• English (proficiency)
• French (proficiency)
• Spanish (beginner)
• Proficiency in research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership and communication skills: 
• Team leading and organizing skills. Empowering all my teammates in effective communication. 
• Promote active listening and documentation of projects and engagements 
• High analytical skills empowered by my high school general sciences background 
• Agile and resilient decision making skills empowered by creative solution 
• Empowers teamwork and ensures meeting deadlines 
• Successfully mentored and guided university students through their course work

Interests

Reading, writing, drawing, practicing sports, listening to music, learning calligraphy, road cycling, hiking, and taking care of animals and plants. 

Experience 

• Freelance Translator                                                                                                                                  Jun.2022-Present

I am actively taking on translation projects, documents, texts and articles from English-to-Arabic, Arabic-to-English, French-to-Arabic, Arabic-to-French, English-to-French and French-to-English. I have been professionally editing, proofreading and translating between English, French and Arabic collectively for a variety of clients.

• Teaching
• Teaching students from KGs to Grade 9 languages (Arabic, English, and French) at Classes of Brilliants.            Sep.2022-Present               
• Private Lessons for students at home.                                                                                                               Sep.2022-Present
• Project

Acknowledged with high distinction for translating Cruel Cures Chinese report from English to Arabic on my senior year project.

Grade: 90/100

• Certified in Accelerated Vocational Training 

This certificate enabled me to cover nursing assistant career from Young Men Christian Association (YMCA Finland) in Lebanon. The course also shaped my skills in understanding disaster risk reduction and emergency response.                                          2019

• Pearson LCCI Level I Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)                                                                      May 07, 2016
• Pearson LCCI Entry 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR A2)                                                                        May 30, 2015
• Certificates of attendance with Union of International Translators

1. Internship I Certificate                                                                                                               To Be Awarded in 2023
2. Internship II Certificate                                                                                                              To Be Awarded in 2023
3. Legal Translation Certificate                                                                                                      To Be Awarded in 2023
4. CATT Tools Certificate                                                                                                             To Be Awarded in 2023

Education                                                                                                                                                       

• Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation, LIU University, kheyara, West Bekaa, Lebanon                                       2019-2022
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.0; Dean’s List all semesters
  • Mastery of French, English and Arabic grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
  • Related courses: I have completed courses in Linguistics, Spanish, ENGL251, Culture and Translation Studies.

Linguistics course work provides insights into one of the most intriguing aspects of human knowledge and behavior. Majoring in linguistics gave me the opportunity to learn and understand a variety of aspects around human language, their historical applications, and their modern day relevance. English Communication Skill helped me advance interdisciplinary writing skills that emphasizes workplace and technical communication appropriate to diverse professions, along with the opportunity to mentor co-students in professional writing practices. Moreover, enrolling in culture course enabled me to enhance my knowledge around different cultures and past civilizations. Translation Studies is the field of study that deals with the theory, description, and application of translation. This course entails the systematic examination of translation both as an applied practice and as a means of understanding the movement and transfer between diverse languages and cultures.

• Sohmor High School, General Sciences GS                                                                                                                 2016-2019
• Collège des Soeurs des Saints-Coeurs “SSCC”, Machaghara, Lebanon.                                                                            2005-2016