Reuben Langford
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic and culturally sensitive educator with experience at LSNZ, adept at lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Proven translation skills in Japanese-English, ensuring accuracy for clients like Microsoft. Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities enhance collaborative environments, driving student success and satisfaction. Passionate about creating inclusive learning experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
LSNZ
Christchurch CBD, Christchurch
01.2025 - Current
- Built rapport with students of diverse nationalities.
- Taught English at different proficiency levels, from A1 to C2.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet needs of diverse student populations.
- Taught basic Te Reo Māori, haka, and waiata weekly.
Casual Subtitle Translator (Japanese-English)
Transperfect
, Work From Home
04.2022 - Current
- Proofread subtitles prior to release, ensuring accuracy.
- Edited existing subtitle files to meet clients' requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Created translations for various clients, including Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.
Wholesale Picking and Delivery/General Warehouse Worker
Tokyo Food
, Christchurch
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Checked packing slips against orders, and picked items for accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Education
CELTA - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ10-2024
Postgraduate Certificate - Translation And Interpreting
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Te Reo Māori And Japanese
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ05-2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Translation skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Smartboard technology
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Japanese
Full Professional
Maori
Professional
References
- Ryan E. Pretorius-Hale, Centre manager and head director of studies at LSNZ, dos@lsnz.co.nz
- Koji Uekusa, Tokyo Food Christchurch branch manager, chch_koji.u@tokyofood.co.nz
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
LSNZ
01.2025 - Current
Wholesale Picking and Delivery/General Warehouse Worker
Tokyo Food
06.2022 - 11.2023
Casual Subtitle Translator (Japanese-English)
Transperfect
04.2022 - Current
CELTA - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Postgraduate Certificate - Translation And Interpreting
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts - Te Reo Māori And Japanese
University of Canterbury