Maricica Cotu

Educator/Teacher

CURRICULUM VITAE Mary Cotu 4 Sutherland Villas, Drayton Road, West Ealing, London, W13 0LB 0751 1515 943 mary_cotu@yahoo.com Personal Statement I aim to seek work as an interpreter/translator where I can use my qualifications, experience and knowledge in languages. Profile An accomplished Romanian and French Teacher with more than 10 years demonstrated success teaching, motivating, and directing students while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with diverse populations at varying levels of technical ability. Experience in interpreting for friends and family in various occasions, English–Romanian-Moldavian-French Skills Profile Languages – Fluent Romanian, Moldavian, English and French, Conversational Spanish and Italian Teaching – Capable teacher with experience in a variety of educational roles; demonstrates strong lesson planning and class management skills. Has in depth subject knowledge Communication – Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels; demonstrated by effective liaison with people Team-working – Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of team members, Organization – Punctual with strong time management skills Interpersonal – Creative and innovative in my approach Administration – Efficient administrator with attention to detail IT – Fully versed in all major Microsoft packages Teaching Experience Qualified Teacher in Romania, High School Recas, Timisoara, September 1998- July 2007 Teaching Romanian Language and French Language, working with students aged between 10 and 18 years old. Qualified Teacher, Happy Child Nursery, 21st July2008 – 27th April 2010 Teaching preschool children (3-5 years) • Teaching throughout all 6 areas of development of early years foundation stage Qualified Teacher, Happy Child Nursery, 9th June 2010 – 23rd November 2011 Teaching preschool children (3-5 years) • Teaching throughout all 6 areas of development of early years foundation stage Education / Qualifications Enrolled in DPSI course – RAENAF LANGUAGE SERVICES from September 2011 (English-Romanian) One day workshop at Language Communication training service, July 2011 (English-Romanian) Learning Journey & the Outdoor Environment Certificate, 2011 GCSE Mathematics 2010-2011, West London College Cambridge Advanced English Course, 2010, West London College Yoga4 Nurseries Course - Promoting Interactive and Multi-sensory Learning, August 2008 Pediatric First Aid Course, 22nd September 2008 Qualified Teacher Status obtained from General Teaching Council in the UK, 28th October 2008 UK Naric Equalization, 8 May 2008 Certificate of Award of Grade II, West University, Timisoara, 1st September, 2004 Certificate of Award of the Full Title of Teacher, West University, Timisoara (Grade III), 1st September, 2000 Bachelor Degree with specialization in Romanian Language and Literature and French Language and Literature, West University, Timisoara, July 1998 Personal Information CRB checked Nationality: Romanian Health: Excellent, Non Smoker Driving License: Provisional UK License Interests: I have a keen interest in rock climbing, potholing, exploring the English countryside, music (playing the guitar), foreign languages, reading, learning about different cultures, music and sport and most of all communicating with people. Personal and additional References available on request • Shahed Chowdhury Principal and CEO Alperton College, Alperton House Bridgewater Road, Wembley HA0 1EH Phone: +44 (20) 8900 8600 Fax: +44 (20) 8900 9735 Website: www.alpertoncollege.co.uk • Nicki Patel Training teacher at Language Communication 079 3569 9343 info@languagecommunication.co.uk 28-42 Clement Road Ilford IG1 1BA

I`m passionate about translating, teaching,reading, travelling, music, dance and, of course I like people.

Teacher