Ruth Klaase Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- I am a language & communications trainer (ESL English) A1-C2 and specialist, tailored courses- I mostly train people in: Business English, conversational English, grammar skills improvement, reading comprehension, presentation skills- Translation (English <--> Dutch)- I copy-writing and copy-edit whitepapers, ebooks, CVs, and web content (English and Dutch)- I also train people in job interview skills, both from the interviewer and interviewee's point of view- Expert at Studytube.nl - designed e-learnings Business: Grammar and Business: Writing Emails- Wrote e-book (in Dutch) on e-learning implementation (available on request).

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Freelance language trainer:- English CEFR levels A1-C1- Focus: grammar skills, conversational & negotiation skills, self-confidence- CPION/CRKBO registered.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- wrote content for learning solutions (e-learning modules, mobile learning)- advised on content, visuals- focus on: global privacy & personal data security, onboarding, psychology- copy-wrote, copy-edited, and translated in-house content, website text, etc.- projects: ING, qlupp (sales training), ArboNed, Heineken.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- schrijven recensies over film;- redigeren artikelen voor sectie Kunst en Muziek;- correct plaatsen artikelen op website 8WEEKLY.nl.

Dili, Timor Leste

The Dili Institute of Technology is a higher educational institute with three faculties: Tourism, Business, and Engineering. For the Language Centre and the Tourism faculty I...- developed curricula for two intensive English courses. They were implemented directly after completion and have proven very successful (88% of students passed).- advised on improvement of policy and regulations.- trained seven language teachers in the following: methodology, student-oriented teaching, teaching large classes, classroom and time management, grammar teaching, preparation of level-appropriate materials, assignment marking. Result: huge improvement in teachers' self-confidence and enthusiasm, and their approach became more structured after only a few weeks of training. They also reported an increase in students'​ language output, motivation and engagement in class. Most importantly, they became much happier teachers.- the intermediate and advanced grammar classes I taught helped increase teachers' understanding of the grammatical structure of English and how to bring this across to students more effectively.

The Netherlands, Uk And Asia

For the past 12 years I have worked on numerous assignments as a copy-editor/proofreader, translator, writer, coach, and trainer, both for organisations and individuals. Please find some examples below:- The Hummingfish Foundation (2014 - 2015) Hummingfish is a non-profit organisation based in Hong Kong. It aims to improve the lives of people in several Asian countries by helping communities to work with their environment in a sustainable way, so that they can use the land and sea around them responsibly while earning a living. I helped improve the website, and wrote and copy-edited proposals and other material.- UNICEF and PROMAN (2013 - 2015)I proofread/copy-edited several reports and documents for an educational consultant in the development sector.- Oxfam (2011)I copy-edited four reports, written by four different consultants, regarding several cash transfer and voucher programmes (CaLP). None of the consultants were native speakers, and they were from different countries, so the mother-tongue-specific mistakes were a focal point during the editing. I also wrote the missing executive summary for one of the reports. - Columbus Magazine (2012 and 2015)Columbus is a Dutch travel glossy.I wrote two articles for this magazine, and provided the photographs for one of them.- INCOTIL Foundation (2006-2008)A non-profit organisation based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.I provided capacity building and proposal writing advice (in Amsterdam), and trained several teachers at a university (Timor Leste).- TalentFirst (2001 - 2003)A leadership training and career coaching company that helps people get ahead in their working life.I worked for them as a freelance CV writer and career coach.

Timor-Leste

Together with five other teachers I worked for a DFAT-funded program, cooperating with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Timorese Defence Force (F-FDTL), New Zealander Defence Force and the US government to train F-FDTL soldiers and officers General English and several other subjects and skills. The program takes 18 months, and prepares students for further training overseas. They are assessed according to CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference for languages) and ADF standards.- The multidisciplinary program included general English, ESL/ESP, geography, computer skills, maths and general knowledge. Levels: beginner - intermediate.- I successfully coordinated several classes in a military environment, working together with Timorese, Australian, New Zealander and American army officers and civilian teachers from Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada.- As a team we improved the program, offered a very well-structured learning environment, and helped students significantly improve their skills. More students than before we started the new program qualified for overseas training.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

* Receptionist at Pagan Osborne:Covered for two receptionists after handover. Handled mail and phone queries, received visitors, prepared meeting room, booked rooms, helped with in-house queries.* Proofreader and administrator at Scottish Braille Press:Proofread and transcribed documents, letters, statements in large print, and ensured they were sent out correctly and on time.Worked responsibly in a secure data environment.Handled confident financial information appropriately.

Timor Leste

LELI provides English language courses at all levels, as well as specialised training (English for Special Purposes) and one-on-one tutoring, to adults.I taught employees of NGOs and organisations such as PLAN International, ILO and several UN agencies, as well as various Ministries. Levels: beginner to advanced, and ESP.

Amsterdam

- Managerial responsibility for the senior editorial department, consisting of 12-15 senior editors.- Responsible for mistake-free and on-time publishing of all articles and reviews.- Ensure that the 8WEEKLY style is maintained in all publications.- Manage and coordinate communication between chief editors (2), senior editors (10-15) and the chief editorial board.- Responsible for maintaining an adequate number of senior editors.- Recruitment procedure of senior editors.- Helping new editors with start-up; guidance.- Editing, writing, reviewing (movies), interviewing (since 2006).

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to adults according to Elycio Talen standards;- Developed own curriculum in concordance with manager.

Amsterdam

- Provide (telephone) assistance/coordination to travellers overseas with emergency medical problems.- Using specific procedures and guidelines to ensure proper and timely response.- Coordination of repatriation.- Coordinating communication with and between traveller, family, medical care providers, insurance companies, and in-house medical specialists.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- Responsible for coordination of all internships within Faculty of Humanities- Provided career counselling for individual students- Liaised between organisations, businesses and interns- Troubleshooting- Improved faculty's internship policy and processes- Set up a CRM database and increased number of placements- Faculty alumni coordinator- Advisory role for lecturers who mentored internships- Developed, coordinated and taught career orientation workshop together with Dr. Hannay

Master'S Degree, Msc Psychology

MSc in research psychology, BPS accredited. Awarded Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in 2016. Focus on: educational psychology, memory.

Postgraduate Diploma, Psychology

- Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - Part of an MSc Research degree in Psychology - BPS Accredited

Celta Certification, Certificate Of English Language Teaching To Speakers Of Other Languages, Pass B

Course that combines learning theory with hands-on practicing of acquired skills. Focus on 5 main topics: - Learners and teachers.

Course, Career Coaching

Course developed by VU University Duration: 6 months Included: Life-design counselling for career construction model by Mark Savickas.

Ma, English Language & Literature, Cum Laude (With Distinction)

Activities and Societies: * Film editor for Underdog Magazine * Student mentor (1995 - 1997) - Courses: Grammar I & II, Discourse.