I am a federally certified court interpreter and ATA-certified translator specializing in medical and pharmaceutical fields, with additional expertise in religion. My academic background includes an M.A. in Spanish Literature and an M.A. in Individualized Study with a major in Health Anthropology. With field work in Brazil, five years of residence and study there, and attendance, I bring deep cultural and linguistic insight to my practice. I provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation via telephone and video remote settings, working from English, French, and Brazilian Portuguese into Spanish. My career spans national and international public health, law enforcement, and development sectors, serving U.S. governmental agencies, private institutions, and global organizations.
I work as an on-site, video remote, and telephone interpreter specializing in legal proceedings. My practice focuses on consecutive interpretation from Spanish, European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and German into English. I bring over a decade of experience to this field, supporting clear communication in depositions, court hearings, attorney-client meetings, and other legal settings. My approach prioritizes accuracy and confidentiality while navigating complex terminology across these language pairs.
I am an interpreter and translator working between English and Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese. My practice focuses on legal and medical settings, where I facilitate communication through consecutive and simultaneous modes. Whether on-site, over the phone, or via video remote platforms, I ensure precise conveyance of complex terminology for courts, clinics, and community organizations. My background includes supporting high-level conferences and workshops for clients such as the World Bank and the International Youth Foundation. In the legal sphere, I have served in various jurisdictions across circuit and juvenile court settings. I bring a dedicated, detail-oriented approach to every assignment, prioritizing clarity and accuracy in both spoken interpretation and written translation.
I am an interpreter working between English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with a focus on consecutive and simultaneous modes across on-site, telephone, and video remote settings. My practice centers on legal proceedings and educational environments, where I facilitate communication for parent-teacher conferences, special education meetings, and juvenile court matters. I also bring specialized knowledge to assignments in biology and genetics, ensuring precise terminology in technical discussions. My background includes certification as a Portuguese Interpreter and recognition by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Spanish Language Interpreter. I navigate complex dialogues between parents, school officials, and legal professionals, delivering accurate sight translation and interpretation to support clear understanding in high-stakes situations.
I am an experienced interpreter and I can do both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. I have done several works for different religious denominations and I know the bible terminology well. I have also done several jobs for steel mills in international sales.
I have been providing Interpreting, Translation and Portuguese Instruction since 2007. Additionally I have worked in the customer services in different fields like Auto Insurance, Commodities and, now, in the Healthcare. In each area I have used my language skills to bridge the gap between providers and clients / patients.
Graduated with MBA in International Business with more than 20 years of experience in management; tought Thai, Portuguese and English for more than 5 years.
I have more than 20 years' experience as a translator and interpreter of Brazilian Portuguese. A highly skilled editor, writer and social science researcher, I have worked in Brazil, the United States and other countries for nonprofit organizations. My experience includes interviewing and being interviewed in Portuguese, translating and editing books in Portuguese, writing articles in Portuguese for a Brazilian publication, and working as a contract interpreter and lecturer in Brazil and the United States for the U.S. State Department. In all my work I am quick but meticulous, efficient and very reliable, accustomed to working independently or with a team, managing projects, juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
I am a Spanish to English translator and interpreter. As a registered Spanish court interpreter, I am often in courts and am available for depositions, interviews, and other legal matters. I also interpret in conferences, government agencies, schools, and in other settings. In addition, I hold a master's degree in Translation & Interpretation.
