Raluca Gonciar

As a dedicated and passionate English teacher, I strive to create dynamic and engaging lessons that cater to the diverse needs of my students. My teaching blends creativity with adaptability, ensuring that every lesson is tailored to individual learning styles and goals. With a patient and supportive approach, I guide students through challenges, fostering both their confidence and language proficiency.

Freelance online teacher EFL at Gonciar Raluca PFA (2022-01 – Present)

• Deliver engaging and personalized online lessons to adult learners, focusing on General English, Business English, and exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge exams).
• Develop tailored lesson plans and learning materials to meet individual student goals and proficiency levels.
• Assess student progress regularly and provided constructive feedback to enhance language development.
• Design and adapt teaching resources to suit diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring effective language acquisition.

Online Teacher EFL – collaborator at Centrul Educational Ibsen (2022-03 – Present)

• Deliver engaging and personalized online lessons to adult learners, focusing on General English, Business English, and exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge exams).
• Develop tailored lesson plans and learning materials to meet individual student goals and proficiency levels.
• Conduct assessments and testing at the end of modules and classes, including group sessions, to evaluate student progress and reinforce learning.

Freelance certified translator and interpreter (Romanian to English and English to Romanian) at Gonciar Raluca PFA (2001-05 – 2020-07)

• Provided accurate translation and interpretation services between English and Romanian across various fields, including general communication, legal, marketing, financial, various articles and correspondence.
• Offered real-time interpretation for business meetings, ensuring clear and effective communication between English and Romanian speakers.
• Conducted thorough research to ensure terminology accuracy and consistency, especially in specialized areas such as legal and financial sectors.

Teacher of English – collaborator at "Creative Windows" Club (private after-school club) – Bucharest, Romania (2018-09 – 2019-08)

• Designed and delivered engaging English lessons for children aged 7–12, incorporating interactive activities, games, and multimedia resources to enhance learning.
• Assessed student progress through quizzes, oral presentations, and written assignments, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Integrated creative teaching methods (storytelling, role-playing, craft activities and educational games) to make lessons more dynamic and enjoyable.

Purser (on cruise ships) at Carnival Cruise Lines (2003-10 – 2007-02)

My role combined guest relations, financial administration, and logistical coordination.

• Delivered guest service at the Purser's Desk, addressing inquiries, complaints, lost luggage, billing issues, and general assistance with professionalism and discretion.
• Managed onboard financial transactions, including guest accounts, currency exchange and traveler's checks.
• Maintained and updated the ship's CRS (Customer Relationship System) by logging all guest issues and complaints.
• Assisted guests with immigration and customs documentation for international ports of call.
• Assisted with emergency procedures and participated in weekly safety drills as a member of the ship's emergency response team.
• Provided translation assistance and cultural support for French-speaking guests when required.

Teacher of English at Pedagogical High School "Nicolae Iorga" Botosani, Romania (public school) (1995-09 – 2001-08)

• Planned, prepared, and delivered English language lessons in accordance with the national curriculum for students at primary/secondary/high school level.
• Assessed and evaluated students' progress through tests, quizzes, projects, and oral presentations, providing constructive feedback.
• Organized and facilitated extracurricular activities such as English clubs, debates, drama performances, and language competitions.
• Prepared students for national English language exams (e.g., Baccalaureate)
• Assigned member of the Baccalaureate examination board

Teacher of English at Elementary School no. 7 – Botosani, Romania (public school) (1997-09 – 1998-08)

CELTA – Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in English Language Teaching – Cambridge Assessment English (2021-09 – 2021-12)

Purser College Programme – Carnival Cruise Lines, USA (2004)

Certified translator and interpreter (English and French) – Ministry of Justice, Romania (2001-06-19)

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (Major), French Language and Literature (Minor) – 'Alexandu Ioan Cuza' University of Iasi, Romania – Faculty of Letters (1996)