Writing: Short stories & poetry
Jane Kanas
Learning Specialist/Freelance Translator
Suva
Summary
Experienced translator with over 10 years of experience in translation of English - Bislama and vice versa. Excellent reputation for customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Pacific Island Language Officer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Pacific Island Language Officer position. Offering excellent communication in English, Bislama and high school French with good judgment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Student Learning Specialist
The University of the South Pacific
Suva
05.2018 - Current
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Coordinated interactive student workshops
- Coordinated projects from initiation to completion
Translator (Bislama)
Freelance
Suva
02.2010 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Maintained strict turnaround time for projects
- Ensured high quality of work produced
- Experience in using CAT e.g. XTM
- Conducted voiceover in target language for videos
Course Coordinator - LN216 Language Use
The University of the South Pacific
Suva
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated face-to-face tutorials with blended mode students
- Facilitated tele-conferencing (Zoom) tutorials with online mode students from the Pacific region.
- Attended to online queries via learning management system Moodle
- Marked online discussion forums, activities and project assignments
- Write end of semester exam paper
- Mark end of semester exam paper
Instructional Designer
The University of the South Pacific
Suva
01.2006 - 03.2017
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs, e.g. Moodle
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency, e.g. in the conversion from print to online
- Designed course materials and supported implementation both in print and online mode.
Tutor
The University of the South Pacific
Port Vila
01.1993 - 12.2005
- Collaborated with students to complete course assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Mark student assessments
- Coordinate and teach summer schools
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
01.2001 - 11.2002
- Received Graduate Assistant scholarship
Bachelor of Arts - Language Literature, History Politics
02.1989 - 11.1993
Post Graduate Diploma - Linguistics
02.1998 - 11.1998
Skills
Student-centered learning
Student Development
Student assessments
Activity-based learning
Skilled interpreter and translator
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Cultural Awareness
First Aid/CPR
Dependable and Responsible
Written Communication
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Good Telephone Etiquette
Multitasking Abilities
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Interests
Crafts: soap making, crochet, sewing, flower arranging, event decorating
Healthy cooking: Pacific Islands Food Revolution, Team Vanuatu - Season 3 (2023)
Social Media: TikTok content creator (Plain Flawa)
Timeline
Course Coordinator - LN216 Language Use - The University of the South Pacific
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Learning Specialist - The University of the South Pacific
05.2018 - Current
Translator (Bislama) - Freelance
02.2010 - Current
Instructional Designer - The University of the South Pacific
01.2006 - 03.2017
The University of The South Pacific - Master of Arts, Linguistics
01.2001 - 11.2002
The University of The South Pacific - Post Graduate Diploma, Linguistics
02.1998 - 11.1998
Tutor - The University of the South Pacific
01.1993 - 12.2005
The University of The South Pacific - Bachelor of Arts, Language Literature, History Politics
02.1989 - 11.1993