Razvan Vlad

[email protected] • +40785991201 • Str. Principala, nr 163, Plaiul Campinei, Com. Sotrile, Prahova County, Romania

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic English Instructor and Translator with over 5 years of experience designing innovative curricula and delivering engaging lessons that boost student proficiency by up to 30%. Adept at leveraging advanced educational technologies such as Active Inspire Suite and Smart Notebook to enhance learning outcomes in foundation programs. Proven track record in translating complex documents accurately for academic and corporate clients, completing over 100 projects with a 98% client satisfaction rate. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and driving measurable improvements in language acquisition and communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

English Instructor (Foundation Program)
10/2025 - Present
AIU Kuwait
• Led full-time instruction of English Foundation Program courses at AIU Kuwait, improving student language proficiency by an average of 20% as measured by standardized assessments
• Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans integrating digital tools such as Moodle and Zoom, enhancing student engagement and participation by 30%
• Mentored and advised over 100 students annually, resulting in a 15% increase in academic retention and positive feedback scores
• Collaborated in curriculum design and program improvement initiatives, contributing to a 10% rise in overall program satisfaction ratings
Corporate English Teacher
04/2023 - 09/2025
HomeBuddy
• Level test all the members of the IT team
• Create study groups according to their language level
• Design curriculum for each study group and establish language progress milestones
• Deliver English training sessions and carry out English Club sessions to all IT team
• Quarterly progress assessment sessions, including progress reports and individual feedback
• Interview new candidates to establish the English language level
Freelance online ESL teacher
01/2022 - 03/2023
• Prepare and deliver lessons to improve students’ reading, writing, listening and conversing skills
• Develop educational content such as notes and quizzes
• Assign activities to facilitate students’ consolidation of learning material
• Tailor my teaching style in accordance with the students’ needs
• Track and report on students’ progress
• Stay up-to-date with various types of learning software
Education Coordinator
04/2021 - 12/2021
SpeakUp School , Ploiesti, Romania
• Coordinate the English teaching team
• Deliver training sessions
• Develop teaching materials for all levels (Young learns up to students sitting Cambridge exams)
• Cambridge speaking examiner (FCE, CAE)
Freelancer, Sworn English Language Translator and Interpreter, ESL teacher
08/2017 - 04/2021
• Translate different type of documents from and into English
• Facilitate effective communication between clients at international events and conferences, technical, business and legal meetings
• Teach English classes to employees of prestigious companies in Romania
• Develop teaching strategies to students of various ages and from different backgrounds
• Deliver English lessons to assigned groups
• Design and apply assessment tools
• Target communication needs for each student
• Set specific and realistic development goals, taking into account individual skills
• Develop and use interactive and dynamic teaching methods
Teacher of English (online)
10/2017 - 04/2021
Oxford Online English
• Prepare and deliver lessons to improve students’ reading, writing, listening and conversing skills
• Develop educational content such as notes and quizzes
• Assign activities to facilitate students’ consolidation of learning material
• Tailor my teaching style in accordance with the students’ needs
• Track and report on students’ progress
• Stay up-to-date with various types of learning software
Editor and Proofreader
01/2017 - 07/2017
Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates , Al Nadha Street, Al Qusais, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Read content and correct for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Rewrite copy to make it easier for students to understand
• Verify facts using standard reference sources
• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication
Teacher of English
08/2016 - 01/2017
Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates , Al Nadha Street, Al Qusais, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities
• Mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils’ progress and development
• Provide outstanding teaching to maximize students’ achievement
• Ensure all our students are able to thrive and engage in both academic and vocational learning to achieve above and beyond their highest potential, whilst developing personal and employability skills
• Execute and support the planning of a diverse programme that meets individual learner needs within English
• Manage all facilities and activities related to promoting student learning; this includes competitions, extracurricular activities and initiatives
• Manage student behaviour in the classroom
ESL Instructor
09/2014 - 07/2016
Modern College of Business and Science , PO Box 100, Al Khuwair, Postal Code 133, Muscat, Oman
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes and levels
• Prepare and set tests, examination papers, and exercises
• Mark and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work
• Devise, write and produce new class materials, for all the stages of the lesson
• Attend and contribute to training sessions
• Prepare information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises
• Basic administration (keeping student registers and attendance records)
Teacher of English
12/2010 - 07/2014
British Council Riyadh , Office C14, Al Fazari Square, PO Box 58012, Diplomatic Quarters, Riyadh 11594, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Prepare and deliver up to 24 contact hours of English language lessons to adults, or other on-site or off- site training as required
• Use materials effectively, taking into account individual learning styles, and to provide an environment conducive to learning
• Set, correct, and provide feedback on homework
• Carry out placement testing and assist with other registration duties as required
• Maintain registers, records of work, student reports and other administrative documents
• Manage the student learning experience, and relationship with the British Council
• Assist with the development of courses, resources, teaching materials and professional development in the centre
Lead English Language Trainer
07/2009 - 11/2010
Britannica Learning Centre (former Bell) Bucharest , 18 General Constantin Coanda Str., District 1, Bucharest, Romania
• Teach general English classes to employees of prestigious Romanian oil and industrial chemistry companies (PETROM, Petrobrazi)
• Develop teaching strategies to students of various ages and from different backgrounds
• Develop and use interactive and dynamic teaching methods
• Develop skills through a variety of teaching methods
• Prepare training courses and workshops
Junior Lecturer- English language and literature
09/1998 - 06/2006
“Oil and Gas” University , 39 Bucuresti Bld., Ploiesti, Romania
• Develop and deliver literature, grammar, technical English and translation studies seminars
• Teach TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge preparation courses
• Design assessment tools
• Assess semester exam papers
• Organise workshops for foreign students
• Coordinate degree projects
• Maintain and update foreign language laboratories equipment
• Invigilate bachelor degree examinations and university entrance examinations
English Teacher
09/1997 - 09/1998
“1 Mai” High School , 27 Petrolului Bld., Ploiesti, Romania
• Plan, prepare and deliver English lessons to assigned classes
• Develop teaching materials and curricula
• Prepare assessment tools
• Invigilate examinations and assess test papers

EDUCATION

Cambridge Speaking Examiner
07/2021 - 07/2021
Cambridge CELTA
05/2010 - 05/2010
International House, Budapest, Hungary , Budapest, Hungary
Master of Arts (English Translatology)
09/1997 - 06/1998
Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu, Romania , Sibiu, Romania
Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature - Romanian Language and Literature)
09/1992 - 06/1997
“Oil and Gas” University, Ploiesti, Romania , Ploiesti, Romania
Baccalaureate Diploma (English and French Language and Literature)
09/1988 - 06/1992
I.L.Caragiale High School, Ploiesti, Romania , Ploiesti, Romania

SKILLS

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