Zuzana Griffiths Cernakova
English Language Professional
All-round Language Professional skilled in Linguistics and Intercultural Communication.
Versatile English and Czech language writer and translator. Experienced language tutor.
Personal Info
Civil name:
Zuzana Čerňáková
Address:
Prague, The Czech Republic
E-mail:
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Facebook:
facebook.com/Zuzana.Griffiths.Cernakova
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/zuzana-griffiths-cernakova-
Languages:
Czech and English – native proficiency, German – level A2, Russian – level A2
Skills
Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Translation, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), WordPress, Microsoft
Office, Facebook, Linguistics, Adult education, Intercultural communication, Empathic teaching
Experience
2010 – present
Freelance English Tutor / Writer / Translator
Private English tutor to professionals in Prague. Some cooperation with Sentia and TeaTime
language schools. Students include top bank managers, engineers, newspaper editors,
accountants, doctors etc.
Specializing in the one-to-one style of teaching I have developed - the "Organic Method" - a
natural, empathic, and intuitive way to impart knowledge
Designing tailor-made short-term courses and offering consultancy to address a particular
need
Cambridge English Examinations (FCE, CAE) and other exams preparation
Writing articles and website content
Translating from Czech to English, editing, and proofreading various kinds of written texts,
e.g. business contracts, website content, company emails, personal correspondence,
academic texts etc.
2008 – 2010 English
Teacher / Language Support / Editor
Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India
ESOL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Designed syllabus, teaching materials, and assessment.
Language support in publishing
Editor - Palyul Times magazine
1997 – 1999 Marketing
Assistant in Incoming Tourism
SCS Travel Agency, Prague
Arranging trips for tourist visiting Prague
Education
2004 – 2008 The Open University, U.K., BA Humanities with English Language and
Classical Languages (Latin, Greek)
history of English * contemporary variation and change in English * English as a literary language *
creativity in language * sociolinguistics * English grammar in context * learning and teaching of English
* position of English as a global language * different theoretical and research traditions in the study of
English, and the assumptions that underpin these * analysis and interpretation of spoken and written
English texts * structure of the classical languages and their effect on English
2007 – 2008 The Open University, U.K.,
Diploma Natural Sciences
Astronomy * biological sciences * chemistry * Earth sciences * environmental sciences * physics
2004 – 2005 Global English, U.K., TEFL with business Certificate in Teaching English
as a Foreign Language
1996 – 2004 Cambridge University
CPE, Business English, CAE, FCE
Complete set of English as a Foreign Language certificates up to level C1 (near native speaker)
1992 – 1996 Technical College (Střední průmyslová škola textilní), Liberec, Czechia
Advanced Level Certificate in Textile Technology and Business Administration
