Kaiwaly Shinde
Administrative Assistant And Interpreter (German)
Hyderabad
Summary
I love languages and get along with people easily. Have worked throughout my education in various interpretation and translation capacities. Adept at managing logistics to make things work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Translator and Editor
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
- I worked as a freelance proofreader, translator, and editor on various projects in German, English, Hindi, and Marathi.
- Added English subtitles to German video projects, and recorded voiceovers.
- I worked in calling and other service processes.
German Trainer
Abyaas Institute of Foreign Languages
06.2024 - 09.2024
- I taught German A1 and A2 to a batch of students preparing for higher studies and careers abroad.
- Focused on all-around language learning for the students, especially on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Trained the students with field-specific vocabulary and terminology, and with professional and business German.
- Taught about German culture and traditions, and common practices in formal and business settings.
- Provided information on APS, as well as Study and Work Visa-related information.
Tour Guide in German
Freelance
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided informative guidance to tourists in Hyderabad, offering detailed insights into the culture, folklore and history of the city's monuments, cuisine, and fashion.
Teaching Intern
Conversa Languages and Study Abroad (now Konversa Global)
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped students in reading and speaking, working with them to improve their pronunciation and solve doubts.
- Made chapter-wise PowerPoint presentations with important grammar structures, their explanations with examples, and designed class activities and classes. The explanations included parallels drawn to Marathi for better comprehension of certain verbs and their sentence structures.
- Arranged and compiled chapter-wise grammar worksheets for A1 and A2 levels.
- Helped and assisted other course instructors during classes.
- Coordinated timetables and managed other administrative tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - German Literature
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - German and Germanic Studies
English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Senior Diploma - German
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India04-2023
Junior Diploma - German
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India11-2022
Online Courses -
Swayam Certifications
Remote 04.2001 -
Skills
Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and German with conversational skills in Spanish
MS Office, translation, proofreading and text analysis tools
Cross-cultural communication, building relationships, coordinating technical projects
Extra Curricular
- Served as Secretary at The Young Orators Club, Secunderabad (July 2023 – 2025). Organized and chaired sessions every week. Handled the administrative activities of the club. Coordinated with sponsors to secure funding for club events. Organized 'Wits and Words', a literary festival at Arts College, Osmania University in this capacity.
- Member of Theatre, Debate and Quiz clubs at EFLU, Hyderabad. Organized and attended various reading and discussion sessions at the university. Volunteered at the Hyderabad Literary Festival 2023.
Timeline
German Trainer
Abyaas Institute of Foreign Languages
06.2024 - 09.2024
Tour Guide in German
Freelance
12.2023 - 06.2025
Teaching Intern
Conversa Languages and Study Abroad (now Konversa Global)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Translator and Editor
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - German Literature
Jawaharlal Nehru University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - German and Germanic Studies
English And Foreign Languages University
04.2001 -
Online Courses -
Swayam Certifications
04.2001 -
Senior Diploma - German
Osmania University
Junior Diploma - German
Osmania University