Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Teacher
Cătălina Oana Coroamă

Cătălina Oana Coroamă

Vatra Dornei,Suceava

Summary

Dynamic ESL and German Teacher with innovative teaching approach. Drives class engagement through interactive exercises, role plays and multimedia content. Adapts learning materials to meet diverse needs. Enthusiastic educator with a dream of making a difference.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

ESL teacher

Școala Gimnazială nr. 1 Vatra Dornei
Vatra Dornei, Suceava
09.2023 - Current
  • Supported students in exam preparation, focusing on language proficiency skills.
  • Provided tailored feedback to students and parents, identifying constructive areas for improvement.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
  • Conducted placement testing to accurately assess student skill levels and learning needs.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate students with diverse language backgrounds.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
  • Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
  • Incorporated content from popular music and films to motivate and engage students.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Liaised with parents to discuss student performance and address concerns.
  • Developed tests, examination papers and exercises to gauge student performance.
  • Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
  • Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Related course material to students' interests, preferences and experiences.
  • Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension.

ESL teacher

Școala Gimnazială Neagra Șarului
Vatra Dornei, Suceava
09.2016 - Current
  • Supported students in exam preparation, focusing on language proficiency skills.
  • Provided tailored feedback to students and parents, identifying constructive areas for improvement.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
  • Conducted regular assessments to gauge student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia resources for interactive language learning.

Radio presenter

REGIO IMPACT
Iasi/Vatra Dornei, Iasi/Suceava
08.2008 - 06.2017
  • Kept fun atmosphere for establishment by coordinating entertainment.
  • Produced engaging interviews with guests including political educational talk-shows.
  • Presented live on-air and prerecorded advertisements per show.
  • Researched guests to develop profile and identify interesting questions.
  • Liaised with listeners on social media, increasing engagement by 51% over a two-month timeframe.
  • Memorised and delivered scripts.
  • Set and reviewed daily playlists of [Number]+ songs, maintaining on-trend music selections to engage listeners.

Translator and interpreter

SC PROACT SRL
Suceava, Suceava
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Reviewed written texts for grammar, spelling and contextual accuracy.
  • Interpreted English language for one-on-one conversations and group presentations.
  • Delivered high-quality translation and interpretation services from German or English language to Romanian language and viceversa, supporting clients across multiple industries.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to adapt promotional materials for international markets, expanding brand reach.
  • Translated simultaneously using interpretation and translation equipment.
  • Specialised in medical translation, delivering precise and contextually relevant content.
  • Created translation reference and glossary documents for improved department resources.
  • Conducted real-time interpretation during meetings and presentations for accurate, effective communication.
  • Assisted legal professionals by translating court documents and contracts for accurate representation.
  • Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.

Education

Bachelor of Philology - Foreign Languages - German and English

Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Iasi
2003 - 2007

Master of Arts - Education

University of Turku, Finland
Turku, Finland
2017 -

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Multilingual
  • Multicultural education
  • Educational research
  • Positive learning environment
  • Special needs students
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Testing and grading
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Educational leadership
  • Music trend expertise
  • On-air guest interviews
  • Podcast production
  • Voice control
  • Advertising voiceovers
  • Event hosting
  • Improvisation
  • Copywriting
  • Simultaneous interpretations
  • Legal translation

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Finnish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Writing poems
  • Blogging
  • Singing
  • Astronomy
  • Literature

Accomplishments

    2ND prize at the “HUMAN RIGHTS” National Olympiad, Targu-Jiu, 1998

    1ST prize at MUZRITM National Music Contest, Vatra Dornei 2001, 2002, 2003

    Journalism and Television Course, held by Tv Talent MTV Romania, April-June 2005

    I began reading at the age of three and I've been learning English on my own since the age of five.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ESL teacher

Școala Gimnazială nr. 1 Vatra Dornei
09.2023 - Current

ESL teacher

Școala Gimnazială Neagra Șarului
09.2016 - Current

Translator and interpreter

SC PROACT SRL
01.2011 - 06.2013

Radio presenter

REGIO IMPACT
08.2008 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Philology - Foreign Languages - German and English

Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
2003 - 2007

Master of Arts - Education

University of Turku, Finland
2017 -
Cătălina Oana Coroamă