Sebastiaan George Elias Veeger
Profielschets
An organized and reliable early-career professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Quick to learn and able to adapt to new organizational environments. Effective in interpersonal and intercultural communication, supported by proficiency in multiple languages – including Dutch, English, Mandarin and Italian. Strong listening and analytical skills. A dependable team player who meets deadlines and follows through on commitments.
Overzicht
7
7
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
English Language Teacher
iEnglish
Anshan
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Taught English as a second language to Chinese students, both adults and teens.
- Prepared my own lessons and created new lesson materials.
- Guided Chinese students who were planning to study or work abroad.
NT2 Dutch Language Teacher
Sebastiaan Veeger Language Consultancy
Amstelveen
09.2024 - Current
- Gave classes independently or in cooperation with language schools, such as Koentact.
- Taught Dutch as a second language to foreign students.
- Used knowledge of Mandarin to teach Dutch to Chinese students.
- Prepared my own lessons and created new lesson materials.
- Taught students in groups as well as privately.
- Taught both offline and online.
- Conducted intake interviews.
Research Intern
The Anne Frank House
Amsterdam
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted both qualitative and quantitative research on the impact of an educational program.
- Set goals and made plans for my own project.
- Organized meetings with relevant contacts from outside of the organization.
- Attended an international conference in Barcelona and put intercultural communication skills into practice.
- Received guests from abroad in Mandarin and fostered communication between parties.
- Presented my research for the department.
- Brought the skills and knowledge of a cultural psychologist into the team and shared my insights.
- Assisted in social media strategy and promotion work.
Intermediary for interpreter desk
AVB Translations
Amstelveen
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships, both with interpreters and clients.
- Matched interpreters to the right clients and assignments.
- Created efficient schedules for interpreters.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked within various intercultural settings.
- Dealing with complaints filed by various parties and calming customers.
Opleidingen
Master of Science - Psychology, Cultural Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam 09.2023 - 08.2024
Mandarin Language Assessment B1-2 Level - Chinese Language and Culture
EF Singapore Mandarin School
Singapore 09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Organizational & Social Psychology
Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam 09.2019 - 07.2022
Certificate in TEFL + TESOL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The TEFL Org.
Online course 01.2022 - 05.2022
Introductory course - Sports Psychology
Lex Duvekot Sports Psychologist
Amsterdam 03.2020 - 06.2020
High School Diploma - Gymnasium (VWO + Classical Education)
Keizer Karel College
Amstelveen 09.2013 - 06.2019
Vaardigheden
- Interpersonal and intercultural communciation skills
- Active listening
- Intercultural competence
- Planning and coordination
- Research methodology
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Awareness of organizational and environmental contexts
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- MS Office
- Administration
Languages
Dutch
First language
English
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
Chinese(Mandarin)
Vergevorderd (C1)
Italian
Gevorderd (B2)
Spanish
Licht gevorderd (B1)
French
Elementair
German
Elementair
Certificering
HSK 5 – C1 level
Chinese Language Proficiency
Maastricht, the Netherlands
HSK 4 – B2 level
Chinese Language Proficiency
Arnhem, the Netherlands
Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL CAE
Level C1 - Score 196
English Language Proficiency
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate in ESOL FCE
English Language Proficiency
Level B2 - Score 179
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Hobby's
- History
- Traveling
- Movies
- Languages
- Basketball
- Hiking
- Music
- Playing the drums
Additional Experiences
May 2026
The T.R.I.B.E. (Erasmus+) - Menorca, Spain
I participated in an immersive project in which participants competed in small international teams against each other. I had the role of group diplomat and helped my group win. The project taught me negotiation skills, stategizing, adaptibility and intercultural communication.
April 2023
Kwantu Private Game Reserve - Sidbury, South Africa
I volunteered in a game reserve. I assisted in activities to preserve wildlife and promote nature conservation, such as planting trees, removing alien vegetation and road maintenance. I learned about the internal and external threats to wildife conservation. I familiarized with South African culture and its societal issues.
Tijdlijn
English Language Teacher
iEnglish
06.2025 - 12.2025
NT2 Dutch Language Teacher
Sebastiaan Veeger Language Consultancy
09.2024 - Current
Research Intern
The Anne Frank House
01.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Psychology, Cultural Psychology
University of Amsterdam
09.2023 - 08.2024
Mandarin Language Assessment B1-2 Level - Chinese Language and Culture
EF Singapore Mandarin School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate in TEFL + TESOL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The TEFL Org.
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intermediary for interpreter desk
AVB Translations
08.2021 - 08.2024
Introductory course - Sports Psychology
Lex Duvekot Sports Psychologist
03.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Organizational & Social Psychology
Vrije Universiteit
09.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - Gymnasium (VWO + Classical Education)
Keizer Karel College
09.2013 - 06.2019