YMYesehak Mulualem
@yesehakmulualem
Editor, Data Annotator and academic expert with 15+ years of experience.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished editor and academic expert with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum design. My expertise spans translation, editing, transcription, data annotation, and AI prompt engineering. I have a proven track record of managing complex projects, including USAID-funded initiatives, and contributing to AI-related projects like RWS Moravia OCR 3 - Political Ads and Meta AI LID Data Commissioning.
As a dedicated educator, I have designed and implemented curricula for graduate literature courses and have mentored numerous students through their academic journeys. My commitment to enhancing language proficiency and critical thinking skills in students is evident in my teaching methodologies, which incorporate interactive materials and extracurricular activities. I am passionate about fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes effective communication and creativity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Translator, Editor & Data Annotator
Freelance
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Contributed to Meta AI's "LID Data Commissioning" project and annotated datasets for AI/ML projects like RWS Meta LATTE. Optimized NLP workflows through AI prompt engineering, reducing text-generation time.
High School English Teacher
New English Private School
Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)
Teaches English language and literature to high school students, focusing on improving language proficiency through literary analysis and creative writing. Develops and implements interactive teaching materials to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Assistant Professor
Wolaita Sodo University
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Designed and implemented a new curriculum for graduate literature courses and supervised student research projects. Conducted community service projects and contributed to curriculum development.
Assistant Lecturer
Wolaita Sodo University
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year)
Taught Communicative English, Basic Writing Skills, and Technical Writing. Developed and implemented interactive teaching materials and advised undergraduate students on academic and career-related issues.
Lecturer
Wolaita Sodo University
Sep 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered lectures on literature and translation, and supervised student research. Participated in community service and research projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bahir Dar University
Ph.D. in Literature, Literature
Grade: Excellent
Completed a doctoral program focusing on literature, with a dissertation titled “A Circular Mediation of Time: Temporality, Memory and Narrative Identity in Selected Postmodern Amharic Novels”. Achieved an 'Excellent' grade for the dissertation.
Addis Ababa University
M.A. in Foreign Literature, Foreign Literature
Grade: Excellent
Pursued a Master of Arts in Foreign Literature, culminating in a thesis on “Aspects of New Historicism in Adam Reta’s Yiwosdal Menged Yametal Menged”. Graduated with an 'Excellent' grade.
University of Gondar
B.A. in English Language and Literature, English Language and Literature
Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree specializing in English Language and Literature. Gained foundational knowledge in linguistic principles and literary analysis.
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