Moe Thiri Myat
Myanmar Correspondent (Remote)
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About
Write English-language newsletters and articles on Myanmar and ASEAN affairs. Translate and summarize information from Burmese sources into clear English. Communicate regularly in English with editors and international colleagues.
Experience
Myanmar Correspondent (Remote) - ASEAN Frontier - Remote
(2026-03)
- Write English-language newsletters and articles on Myanmar and ASEAN affairs.
- Translate and summarize information from Burmese sources into clear English.
- Communicate regularly in English with editors and international colleagues.
- Review content for accuracy, grammar, clarity, and cultural context.
Research Support Intern - Doh Eain - Yangon, Myanmar
(2025-06 - 2025-08)
- Translated reports and project documents from English into Burmese.
- Reviewed Burmese translations for accuracy, clarity, and natural language.
- Collaborated in English during research, reporting, and document-review processes.
Research Intern - Accion International - Washington D.C, United States
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
- Supported Center for Financial Inclusion(CFI) research think-tank on women and financial inclusion.
- Reviewed literature, cleaned datasets, created visualizations, and supported basic data analysis.
- Joined weekly team meetings and participated in cohort learning activities in Washington, D.C.
Freelance and Community Language Support
English- Burmese Translator and Informal Interpreter
- Assisted Burmese speakers with English communication during hospital visits.
- Translated English social-media and educational content into Burmese.
- Helped community members understand information and communicate their needs.
- Preserved the original meaning, tone, and cultural context during translation.
English Teacher
(2022-03 - 2023-08)
Community-Based Summer Homeschooling
- Taught English speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
- Explained English concepts in Burmese based on students' proficiency levels.
- Adjusted language, pace, and teaching methods to support understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) - Parami University, Dual Degree from Bard Colleges (2026-06)
Diploma - TESOL (Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages) - Asian College For Teachers (2026-05)
Associate of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) - Parami University, Dual Degree from Bard Colleges (2022-08 - 2024-08)
