Embla Berntsen
@emblaberntsen
Freelance data annotator and linguistics graduate focused on AI language learning quality.
What I'm looking for
I’m Embla, a linguistics graduate with an MA in general linguistics from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in language acquisition and disorders.
My studies covered core areas like morphology, phonology, and syntax, and I built practical experience through annotation and coding linguistics data while using tools such as Praat and R for language analysis.
More recently, I’ve been working as a freelancer making rubrics and prompts for AI, and evaluating the quality and correctness of the AI output—so I can contribute accurate, reliable language data.
I also bring communication and language-pronunciation strengths from voice acting and strong Norwegian fluency (including the Oslo dialect and Nynorsk), plus experience as a kindergarten teaching assistant and a customer relations & sales ambassador.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotation
Freelance
May 2026 - Present (2 months)
Created detailed rubrics and prompts and evaluated the quality and correctness of AI output.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Hovseter Barnehage
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)
Supported children’s language development through structured activities and active play, and assessed each child’s language abilities. Attended staff meetings to introduce new ideas and entertaining activities.
Assisted Scandinavian customers (Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish) with orders, refunds, and exchanges, and engaged customers through social media to promote products. Provided guidance on product usage and features and maintained a consistent quality rating over 90%.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Bauneveien Barnehage
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment while supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities. Communicated with parents about children’s progress and attended staff meetings to introduce new ideas and entertaining activities.
Talent
Dreamstone Entertainment
Nov 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Worked with creative professionals, including directors and designers, to help bring their vision to life. Coordinated with the production team as directed.
Substitute Kindergarten Assistant
Jobzone
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 (3 months)
Filled in for teachers/assistants on leave as a substitute kindergarten assistant.
Babysitter
Tovshus Family
Nov 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)
Cared for and supported the daily needs of a toddler.
Cashier
Coop Obs!
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 (5 months)
Operated the cash register and refilled stock.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Amsterdam
Master of Arts, General Linguistics
2024 - 2025
Master’s degree in General Linguistics, specializing in language acquisition and disorders. Coursework included morphology, phonology, and syntax, with experience analyzing language data using Praat and R, including annotation and coding of linguistic datasets.
University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
2019 - 2022
Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with studies in linguistics-related subjects. Included practice working with language data through annotation and related coding/analysis tasks.
Yonsei University
Spanish and Korean (electives)
2018 - 2019
Completed minor/electives in a Spanish advanced program and Korean. Studied these subjects while enrolled at Yonsei University.
Yonsei University
Korean language
2014 - 2015
Completed a Korean regular program from level 3 through graduation at Yonsei University.
Bjørnholt High school
International Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate
2010 - 2012
Completed the International Baccalaureate at Bjørnholt High school. Completed coursework culminating in IB graduation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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