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As an experienced freelance linguist with a master's degree in translation, I have worked in the language industry since 1998, initially focusing on tourism and hospitality before dedicating my career to healthcare and community settings as an English <> Spanish interpreter. My translation practice specializes in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, where I excel at translating documents such as clinical trials, product leaflets, questionnaires, and child development evaluation reports. Additionally, I translate commercial and legal materials from English to Spanish and from Portuguese to Spanish for individuals, companies, and agencies globally. I possess hands-on experience with computer programs, HTML coding, and CSS, complemented by specialized coursework in Software and Website Localization, Multilingual Documents, and Translation into Spanish. These studies involved practical projects including the translation of Help Files, localization of executable files, and the creation and localization of websites using HTML and CSS. This technical background allows me to deliver precise language solutions across interpretation and translation disciplines while adapting to diverse client needs.

I am an experienced freelance translator of French, Spanish and Portuguese to English, as well as a court-approved interpreter of Portuguese / English for the Connecticut Judicial System. Beyond the Connecticut courts, I also have experience interpreting in Federal courts, depositions, immigration hearings, Worker´s Compensation hearings, and similar matters. I am a U.S. Citizen, born right here in Connecticut, and formerly worked as a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 in several public schools. I have a B.A. in English Literature from U-Conn. English is my native language, but I am also tri-lingual in Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish (having family from Brazil, Mexico and Puerto Rico). I have also taught Spanish in private and public institutions, and English as a Second Language. I studied French at Purdue University including various courses at the graduate level. I studied for a MLIS (Master of Library and Information Sciences) online via the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I have experience in the translation of: * labor, service and construction contracts, calls for bids, patents, sales contracts, stock arrangements, powers of attorney, technical specifications (cahier des charges), and all other manner of legal materials. This field comprises over half the work I do; * clinical protocols, medical patents (mostly cardiac stents and arthroscopy devices), medical reports, lab reports, patient questionnaires, psychology articles and other medical materials; * Software localization, web sites and software user materials, faqs, manuals for medical devices and electronics, and similar materials. * Tourism, marketing and journalistic materials; * Educational materials, professional correspondence, literary materials.

My over 10 years of experience speak for themselves. I enjoy translating documents and I have good references.

I believe I do my best work in subjects that deal with economics, finance, international affairs, insurance, and human resources. However, the range of documents I have translated over 20 years is quite comprehensive. Meeting deadlines is my strength.

Although I specialize in common areas, my sub-specialties are unique. For example, I sub-specialize in Special Education. I've come to learn that disabilties are not limited to native English-speaking students. For two years, I have worked for an Education Services organization that serves numerous native Spanish-speaking children and families. We specialize in teaching students with severe disabilities, and I've often done translating and interpreting projects so that families can get help for their children, even if they speak minimal English.

As a linguist, I am passionate about my craft and committed to providing my clients with only the highest quality of work. I excel at providing accurate and culturally appropriate translations for US Spanish/English and Latin American Spanish. My ability to follow instructions precisely means clients can rely on me for projects involving detailed instructions and guidelines. I possess excellent proofreading skills and have worked on very large (1 million words ) QA projects where I ensured translation consistency and adherence to client guidelines. I have very flexible working/contact hours and am available for weekend work. You can count on me for quick turnaround projects, as I respond to all translation requests within 30 minutes or less.