About me
real language for real life
I’m a British-born professional translator and language teacher working with Spanish and English. I lived in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city for over 20 years. Now I am back in the UK, just outside London.
I help people translate text from one language to another and learn language skills.
Language, like life, is constantly changing. I create texts and teach language that is current, relevant and accurate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (distinction)
University of Auckland, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (Spanish & Mandarin)
University of Auckland, 2009
Chinese Language & Culture
Nankai University, 南开大学 Sep 2009 - Jan 2010
Intensive Spanish Language & Culture
University of Salamanca, Jan-Feb 2008
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Full Member of NZSTI
New Zealand Society of Translators & Interpreters
Freelance Translator
2011 - current
Experience working with private clients and agencies in the UK, New Zealand, the USA and Spain.
Spanish > English
EN_us <> EN_gb <> EN_au <> EN_nz
Language Teacher
2007 - current
Teaching English and Spanish language to non-native speakers privately, to community groups and with online companies. From ages 5 to adult. Also university and high school tutoring for English essay writing, literature analysis e.t.c.
Spanish Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Auckland, 2012
To provide language tuition and translated text that is current (it reflects the language of today), is relevant to the particular situation for which it is required, and is accurate (without error).
To create an efficient, friendly and helpful experience for my clients.