Nourhan Mohamed

Angestellt, English Speaking Examiner, The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt

Skills

Terminology Management
Localization and Translation
CAT tools
RWS
SDL Trados Studio
Online content creation
Writing skills
Digital copywriting
Copyediting
English Language
Arabic Language
Translation and Interpretation
Intercultural competence
Flexibility
Commitment
MS Office
Quality Management

Timeline

Professional experience for Nourhan Mohamed

  • Current 1 year and 7 months, since Jul 2024

    Freelance Arabic-English Translator

    Ain Shams University

    Translating research papers in a wide range of disciplines, including pedagogy, biological sciences, and special education, from Arabic into English

  • Current 1 year and 9 months, since May 2024

    English Speaking Examiner

    The American University in Cairo

    • Conducting English speaking exams for candidates (adults and young learners) taking the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT) • Evaluating candidates’ performance based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

  • Current 1 year and 10 months, since Apr 2024

    Assistant Lecturer

    Ain Shams University

    Assisting senior professors in the English Department in teaching specialized postgraduate courses, including: ENG755: Lexicography and Translation (Fall 2024) ENG763: Linguistics and Translation (Spring 2024) ENG743: Literary Translation (Spring 2024)

  • 1 year, Sep 2023 - Aug 2024

    Arabic Editorial Specialist

    Egypt Scholars Inc.

    • Enhanced scientific Arabic content by ensuring grammatical and stylistic accuracy • Adapted colloquial content into refined, formal Arabic • Maintained high-quality content across social media platforms

  • 5 years and 11 months, Jun 2018 - Apr 2024

    Teaching Assistant

    Ain Shams University

    • Taught EFL classes on a semester basis using Moodle as an online platform • Provided support to professors in the English Department through teaching and grading assistance • Created interactive activities for language learners on Padlet, a cloud-based platform for collaborative learning • Actively participated in English language curricula development in the department and collaboratively designed an elementary English course that was taught for two semesters in 2020-2021

  • 4 months, May 2022 - Aug 2022

    English-Arabic Translator

    CARES Center, Kent State University

    Translated and edited diverse content in the medical, legal, and mental-health domains using SDL Trados for a short-term project

  • 6 months, Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

    Arabic-English Translator

    Tawasul 24/7 News Agency

    • Translated and edited content in the commercial and diplomatic domains • Authored commercial and diplomatic English media content, contributing to the agency's engaging narrative and expanding audience reach

  • 1 month, Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

    English-Arabic Interpreter

    Ain Shams University | Fourth International Education Conference

    Facilitated seamless communication between conference participants for a meaningful exchange of knowledge and ideas through interpreting between Arabic and English

  • 8 months, Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

    English-Arabic Translator

    Lingo Soft (localization company)

    • Successfully adapted and localized content in the fields of healthcare, natural sciences, and technology, using SDL Trados • Ensured cultural relevance and appropriateness in specialized projects for the target audience

Educational background for Nourhan Mohamed

  • 1 year and 10 months, Aug 2021 - May 2023

    Translation and Interpreting

    Kent State University

    • GPA: 4.0 • Fulbright Scholarship Grantee • Courses included: Terminology Management, Software Localization, Copyediting, and Intercultural Communication in the Language Industry | Commercial, Legal, Diplomatic, Literary, Scientific, Technical, and Medical Translation

  • 9 months, Sep 2019 - May 2020

    Special Graduate Diploma in English Linguistics

    Ain Shams University

  • 9 months, Sep 2018 - May 2019

    General Graduate Diploma in English Linguistics and Literature

    Ain Shams University

  • 3 years and 9 months, Sep 2014 - May 2018

    English Linguistics and Translation

    Ain Shams University

    • Ranked first in the English Department • First Class Honors • GPA: 3.7

Languages

  • Arabic

    First language

  • English

    First language

  • German

    Basic

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