Yves Ismaël Verstraete is a linguist from Belgium specializing in Dutch, English, and French with over 15 years of experience in language instruction, translation, and research. He has held positions teaching and managing language courses, translating documents, and conducting research in Belgium, the United States, and France. Verstraete holds a Master's degree in Linguistics and is fully certified in teaching foreign languages. He is currently seeking a new educational or commercial role that utilizes his language and teaching skills.

1. Yves Ismaël Verstraete
Diestsevest 109, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
+32498233530 - yvesismael.verstraete@gmail.com
https://be.linkedin.com/in/yvesismaelverstraete 1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Present – 2016: Language instructor & Job coach - Eurospeak Brussels
Language trainer in charge of teaching Dutch as a foreign language to job seekers
and expats in the Brussels area. Ensure continuous follow-up by providing daily
evaluations and job coaching.
• Present – 2014: Translator & Quality manager – Transperfect US Freelance
Freelance translator and reviser: in charge of translating documents from a wide
variety of fields from English into Dutch. In charge of comparing target against
source texts and spotting any objective mistakes that the final translation (English
to Dutch) may still contain: mistranslations, missing text, grammar, spelling,
numbering, formatting, spacing etc. (Project-based).
• 2015 - 2014: Guest Lecturer – Erasmus University-College Brussels
In charge of teaching and coordinating all French courses (undergraduate level –
professional bachelor) within the Tourism Management department. Project
counselor for practical case studies on “Logistics & Transport” and “‘Professional
communication for travel agents” (Temporary assignment – 1 academic year).
• 2015 - 2014: Lecturer & Language instructor – CVO Crescendo Mechelen
In charge of teaching “English Breakthrough”, “French Breakthrough” and
“French Waystage” to adults. Lecturer of the theoretical course “Management and
Organization” within the Management Assistant department.
• 2014: Pedagogical co-ordinator – CLL Language Centers Brussels
In charge of recruiting, advising and managing language trainers. Organize and
coordinate language courses, carry out classroom visits and provide appropriate
coaching, ensure implementation of CLL’s pedagogical approach to teaching
(Temporary assignment: July – September).
• 2014 – 2013: Teaching assistant & Researcher - University of Miami Florida
Teaching assistant of Professor Ralph Heyndels in the French track program. In
charge of teaching French 101 and organizing French tutoring
sessions/conversation tables for all undergraduate students. Project-based researcher
in the field of gender & queer studies (Temporary contract: 1 academic year).
Experienced and motivated linguist specialized in Dutch, English and French. Strong expertise in foreign
language training and business communication. In possession of full teaching and translating-interpreting
certification. Experience ranging from foreign language training on a variety of levels (academic, college,
high school and private tutoring) to translating, interpreting, internship counseling, academic research,
pedagogical coordination and job coaching. Creative, committed and always eager to learn new skills.
Currently looking for a new challenge within an educational and/or a commercial environment
(willing to relocate).

2. Yves Ismaël Verstraete
Diestsevest 109, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
+32498233530 - yvesismael.verstraete@gmail.com
https://be.linkedin.com/in/yvesismaelverstraete 2
• 2013 – 2011: Lecturer & Internship counselor Mechelen
§ Thomas More University-College
In charge of teaching intermediate and advanced French in the Business
Administration and Computer Sciences departments. Internship counselor for all
undergraduate students in the CS department.
§ CVO Crescendo
In charge of teaching all French undergraduate modules within the Management
Assistant department. Internship & project counselor for all undergraduate
students.
• 2011 - 2007: High school teacher Brussels
§ 2011-2008: KA Schaarbeek - Evere
§ 2008-2007: KA Etterbeek
Full-time teacher, in charge of teaching French, English and Dutch (all levels).
• 2007: Translator – Proofreader Brussels
§ 2007 June – August: Delhaize N.V.
In charge of proofreading and translating all Dutch, English and French
marketing-related documentation (Temporary assignment).
• 2005: Internship with the International Fertilizer Association Paris
§ February – April:
Translator /Trainee: provide general assistance and administrative support for all
departments. In charge of general translating for the assistant of the Director
General Luc Maene (French to English and English to French and Dutch).
§ May: Kuala Lumpur
Interpreter /Trainee: English to French and French to English.
EDUCATION
• 2011: Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature
graduated magna cum laude – with great distinction
Major: French - second language acquisition (FLE)
Minor: advanced literary theory - psychopathology
University of Brussels, Faculty of Arts
Teaching certification degree
Foreign language training: English – Dutch – French
CVO COOVI - Brussels
• 2005: Bachelor of Office Management: translating-interpreting
Major: Dutch – French – English
Minor: Spanish
University-college of Ghent, Faculty of Business Administration
• 2002: High school diploma: modern languages & business studies
Saint-Joseph high school - Izegem

3. Yves Ismaël Verstraete
Diestsevest 109, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
+32498233530 - yvesismael.verstraete@gmail.com
https://be.linkedin.com/in/yvesismaelverstraete 3
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Motivated
• Creative
• Punctual
• Critical
• Competent
• Resourceful
• Willing to learn
• Experienced
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Office: Word – PowerPoint – Excel – Outlook Express
• Apple iOS/OS applications: Safari, Mail, iCloud drive etc.
• Online webtools: Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Firefox etc.
REFERENCES
Annette Höhner
Former head of the Business Admin. Department at Thomas More University-college.
Mobile: +32485894849
E-mail: annette.hohner@KdG.be
Laura Cramp
Senior Project Manager/Language Lead (DE/FR/NL) – Transperfect (London office)
Work: +44 20 7061 2161 extension: 2377
E-mail: lcramp@transperfect.com
Daniël Coninckx
Co-director of the language center CVO Crescendo.
Mobile: +32476945131
E-mail: daniel.coninckx@cvo-crescendo.be
Dutch French English Spanish Chinese German
Native Native C2
(near-native)
B1
(intermediate)
A1
(beginner)
A2
(pre-intermediate)