Karima Afchar

Experience

katranslations.com Translator-Editor

Government of Canada French Teacher 1989 – 2002

CBC Line-up Editor 1991– 1999

Education:

• Master of French Literature, University of Alberta, 1987
• Bachelor of Arts in British and American Literatures, Université de Picardie, 1983

Professional Memberships:

• Associate member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta ( I am writing the Council of Translators and Interpreters of Canada’s exam in February 2006)
• Associate member of the Editors Association of Canada
• Member of the Network of Translators in Education

Recent projects completed (translation and editing):

• Articles on Canadian Federal Elections since 1891
• Historical vignettes on Alberta history, for radio
• Science teacher's guide, grade 5
• Yoga for slimmers, published in February 2006 (Yoga minceur)
• Computer-based course on WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System; Canada)
• Grade 12 course on WHMIS and Professional Experience
• Grades 11 and 12: Maths (Algebra, Geometry, Applied Maths)
• Maths for adults: basic calculation skills
• University and College textbook on The Psychology of Women
• Be your own personal trainer, 120 pages (Suivez le guide)