My name is Kinga Kozak, I am Polish and I have been working as a Polish translator since 2006. When I graduated with a BA (Hon) in teaching English as a Second Language and a BA (Hon) in Translation and Interpreting in Poland, soon I got engaged in UE educational-cultural international school projects where I started using my interpreting and translation skills over the coming years.
Driven by my passion for languages, I decided to take my BA studies in Spanish and German a few years later; then PGDip (level 7) in Translation Studies at the University of Portsmouth.
I have got a real passion for languages and international communication.
As a result, I have been working as a teacher of English language as a second language part-time and a freelance translator and interpreter since 2002. I have a genuine passion for bilingual interpreting (EN-PL/PL-EN) in the legal sector in the UK (criminal, family, civil and employment law) as I find it fascinating and challenging. I have got a wide experience in working in different language combinations English - Spanish - German - into Polish when translating written documents, both in the UK and internationally.
Working in the education and translation sectors requires some continuous professional development to keep up to date with the changing trends and demands.
CPD
Interpreting Police Interviews Effectively & Advanced Police Interviews– ZAKON Crime & Investigation Skills Training Ltd, 2019
International Law: Offences of Modern Slavery UK, 2019
Interpreting in the Criminal Justice System, 2018
Legal terminology for translators and interpreters -UK civil documents, 2018
Legal terminology for linguists: interpreting for the civil and criminal justice systems in the UK, 2018
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Education
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qualifications
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Technical skills
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competences
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Professional Associations
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BA (Honours) Modern Language Studies (Spanish & German, Open University, 2017
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Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (Level 7), University of Portsmouth, 2014
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) obtained in England & Wales, Department of Education, UK, 2007
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MA degree in English language and literature, as part of Linguistics faculty, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, 2006
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BA (Honours) in English language and literature, English as a Second language teaching and BA in Translation & Interpreting, Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa in Krosno, Poland, 2002
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Advance language knowledge
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In-depth cultural knowledge
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Accurate and high quality translation
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Excellent attention to details
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Excellent writing skills
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Excellent IT and CAT skills
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Excellent work organization skills, keeping project deadlines
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Full member of the National Register of the Public Service Interpreters and Translators (NRPSI) (NRPST)
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Panellist of Cambridge University Press since 2020
Security clearances : DBS Enhanted, CTC, NPPV3
