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israel bankole

@israelbankole

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I am a bilingual French–English translator and educator delivering precise, culturally aware translations.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging bilingual translation, interpretation, and curriculum development in collaborative, culturally aware organizations where I can produce accurate localized content and support learner success.

I am a bilingual English–French translator and educator with over a decade of professional experience in language services, education, and intercultural communication.

I hold a Master of Arts in French, a postgraduate diploma in education, and a diploma in Translation Studies; I specialize in document translation, interpretation, proofreading, and linguistic adaptation across technical, academic, and general texts.

As a freelance translator and interpreter since 2015, I have translated academic research, business contracts, and localized curricula, and I provide interpretation for training sessions, seminars, and workshops while ensuring accuracy and cultural fidelity.

In classroom settings I have delivered bilingual lessons and developed resources for international curricula, prioritizing clarity and learner outcomes. I seek roles where I can combine translation expertise, curriculum development, and bilingual teaching to support organizations' language and learning needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

French Teacher

Current

The RiverBank School

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Delivered bilingual French lessons integrating translation techniques and developed bilingual resources for Cambridge and British curricula.

Curriculum Development Bilingual Education Translation Lesson planning Cambridge Curriculum Classroom Management

Current

Freelance Translator & Interpreter

Current

Israel Bankole

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Provided English–French translation, interpretation, proofreading, and localisation for academic, business, and educational clients since 2015.

Translation Interpretation Proofreading Localization CAT Tools Editing

French Teacher

Caleb British International School

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Taught French for international curricula, adapted learning materials into French and English, and supported student language proficiency development.

Curriculum Adaptation Lesson planning Classroom Management Cambridge Curriculum