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Brenda Makokha

@brendamakokha

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Native Swahili speaker and education professional with linguistic expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my linguistic expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on educational content development and AI language model enhancement.

I am a native Swahili speaker with a Bachelor of Science in Education Arts and Linguistics from Kisii University. My extensive experience in transcription, online education, and linguistic research has equipped me with a deep understanding of Swahili grammar and cultural context. I have a proven track record as a freelance transcriptionist with Mindrift, where I demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in my work.

Throughout my career, I have designed and taught online linguistics courses, developed interactive lesson plans, and published research in the Journal of Linguistic Studies. My commitment to high-quality data annotation and cultural insights drives my passion for contributing to AI language model development. I thrive in remote collaboration environments and am adept at using various digital communication tools to enhance educational experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Education Professional

Freelance/Contract Work

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Developed and reviewed Swahili educational content for accuracy and cultural relevance. Assessed student work for grammatical correctness and contextual appropriateness.

Curriculum Development Content Creation

Freelance Transcriptionist

Mindrift

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Maintained high accuracy standards in transcription and related tasks. Collaborated with diverse, international teams in remote work environments.

Transcription Quality Assurance Remote Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kisii University

Bachelor of Science, Education Arts and Linguistics

Specialized in Swahili linguistics, literature, and pedagogy. Coursework included language structure, syntax, semantics, and cultural studies. Received training in curriculum development and assessment methods.