Marielena Mendoza King

Highly creative and adaptable multipotentialite with a proven ability to think critically and operate effectively in cross-cultural environments. Experience focuses on fostering strong communication and interpersonal skills in culturally diverse settings.

• Date of Birth: 08/04/88
• Nationality: USA

Back2School Hattingen & Sprockhovel: Tutor

2013-2016

· Prepared and administered tailored tutoring lessons in Spanish and English for students across various age groups.

· Provided specialized Abitur preparation, significantly contributing to students' success in their final

exams.

Friedensdorf International, Oberhausen: Intern

05/2012-07/2012

• Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans and interactive activities, utilizing media and visuals to enhance foreign language teaching for youths of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Contributed to humanitarian work, gaining valuable experience in a supportive and impactful international environment.

Michigan State University: Teaching Assistant 

09/2011-03/2012

· Prepared and administered intermediate-level Spanish university classes, promoting natural and meaningful communication through modern pedagogical approaches.

· Cultivated an active and expressive learning environment, encouraging student participation and fostering free expression in the foreign language.

Michigan State University Concessions: Student Supervisor 

09/2010- 05/2012

· Developed and implemented strategies to enhance employee motivation, resulting in increased production rates.

· Fostered a strong sense of integrity and camaraderie among team members thereby, contributing to a positive and efficient work atmosphere.

The Kan Group Multimedia Translation Company: Intern

06/2009-07/2009

· Translated diverse texts (legal, advertising, media) between Spanish and English, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.

· Conducted in-depth research using electronic databases to support translation projects.

· Ensured quality assurance for multimedia translations through project formatting and editing

Emirene Mendoza Professional Corporation: Executive assistant/Interpreter

01/2003-05/2012

·  Engaged with clients in a bilingual professional environment, regularly resolving their queries effectively

· Collaborated on the translation and meticulous editing of legal documents and correspondence.

Richard Kessler Professional Corporation: Independent Legal Interpreter

05/2007-08/2007

· Provided instantaneous English-Spanish interpretation during critical immigration interviews, ensuring precise communication.

· Efficiently organized daily schedules and managed sensitive documents, demonstrating strong administrative and organizational skills.

Ruhr University Bochum

2013-2018

· Master program

· Romance Philology – Spanish (Graduate Program)

Ruhr University Bochum- University Language Centre (ZFA)

2012-2013

· German as a foreign language

Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI, USA)

·  Hispanic Literature (Graduate Program)

2006-2011

· Degree earned: B.A. (2011)

· Major: Spanish

· Minor: Portuguese and Caribbean Studies minor

· Specializations: Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

· GPA: 3.7/4.00

· Dean´s List: 2006,2007,2009,2010

Heart Program: Interviewer

06/2007

· Accurately interpreted an English medical questionnaire for monolingual Spanish speakers, facilitating vital health information collection.

· Gained practical skills in medical interpretation and community engagement.