Daphna Livne

Native Hebrew speaker, born and raised in Israel, with full fluency in modern spoken Hebrew, including slang, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology, and regional variations. Possesses a strong command of Biblical Hebrew and extensive knowledge of Israeli culture, history, and sociolinguistic context. Dynamic and adaptable communicator with a strategic mindset and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams as well as work independently.

Highly motivated, detail oriented, and committed to delivering linguistic and cultural accuracy to the highest professional standards.

Experience teaching Hebrew both as a second language and to native speakers fulfills the requirement of one year of language related experience, as translation, interpretation, and language mediation between Hebrew and English have been regular and essential components of work. Providing accurate interpretation and translation of both verbal and nonverbal communication- including cultural nuances, context, and subtext- is an integral part of daily professional practice.

Hebrew & Judaic Teacher - Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School - Rockville, MD

(2025-04)

• Teach Hebrew and Jewish Studies to elementary school students (K–5).
• Provide translation and interpretation of Hebrew-language content to support student comprehension and language development.
• Explain Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural concepts through English-Hebrew language mediation.
• Adapt instructional materials to varying language proficiency levels.

Hebrew Teacher - M. J. Berman Hebrew Academy - Rockville, MD

(2025-08 - 2026-02)

• Taught Hebrew language curriculum to middle school students.
• Provided interpretation and translation of Hebrew-language materials and classroom communication when necessary to facilitate student understanding.
• Explain Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural concepts through English-Hebrew language mediation.
• Supported students in developing reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in Hebrew through a proficiency-based language curriculum (Bishvil HaIvrit) designed to advance students' communicative competence and functional language proficiency.

Hebrew Teacher - Self-Employed via Jerusalem Post – Ivritalk - Israel

(2024-06 - 2025-01)

• Teaching Hebrew as a second language in a virtual learning environment to students from around the world. Customized lessons to student levels and needs.
• Providing accurate interpretation and translation of both verbal and nonverbal communication- including cultural nuances, context, and subtext.
• Explain Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural concepts through English-Hebrew language mediation.

Clearance Consultant for the Israeli Defense System - Independent

(2019-03 - 2024-12)

• Worked with major security organizations, including Elbit, government bodies, and the IDF.
• Conducted in-depth security assessments and polygraph preparation.
• Characterized and classified candidates for civilian and defense-related positions.

Security Clearance Interrogator - Israeli Aerospace Industry (IAI)

(2016-09 - 2019-03)

Security Clearance Interrogator - Israeli Military Industry (IMI)

(2005-10 - 2016-09)

• Conducted pre-polygraph interrogations and managed reliability checks.
• Performed all types of questioning, including preparation for polygraph tests.
• Interviewed new employees and managed reliability clearance services for 10 major factories.

Certificate - Teaching Hebrew as a Second Language - Levinsky-Wingate College – Retraining Program for Academics (2023-12 - 2024-09)

M.A.

• Conflict Management and Negotiation (Honors Program) - Bar Ilan University (2006-10 - 2010-07)

M.A.

• Israel People History - Bar Ilan University (2005-10 - 2009-07)

B.A.

• Israel Studies, Defense & Mass Communication (with honors) - Ben Gurion University (2002-10 - 2005-07)