Spanish to English Translator

I translate from the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and offer exceptional service and quality. I enjoy working for translation agencies and also have local clients who contract me directly. The challenge of legal documents keeps me motivated and I specialize in contracts, service agreements, court proceedings, laws and civil and criminal procedure. At this time I specialize in and am most familiar with the legal systems of the United States, Mexico and Spain.

Translation-related Education
Certificate in Translation at New York University, completed May 2009.
Master's in Spanish Linguistics, New Mexico State University, expected completion 2013.

My specializations include academic writing, legal documents, contracts, commercial and financial documents, travel and tourism, official documents and court-required paperwork, international and development organization materials and education-related documents. I have extensive experience working with documents from Spain, Central American and South America.

Professional Organizations
I am a member of the American Translators Association and the Colorado Translators Association. I have attended professional conferences offered by both organizations (ATA Denver in 2010 and the CTA Mid-year conference in 2011). Recent professional development also includes the ATA session, "Mexican Civil Procedure for Spanish Translators."

I am an Adjunct Professor of Spanish at Colorado Mountain College in Carbondale, Colorado, and also work as the Study Abroad Coordinator for Summer Spanish Immersion for the College. As an educator, I am an active member of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages and am a Certified Teacher in the state of Colorado, USA.

I am an active alumnus of Teach for America, an Americorps Program, and served two years as a Teach for America teacher in Phoenix, Arizona.

Degrees and Qualifications
Current Graduate Student in Master's of Arts in Spanish Linguistics Program, New Mexico State University (accepted 2010)

Certificate in Translation Studies, Spanish to English, New York University (2006-2009)

Masters in Education (MEd), Arizona State University (2000-2002)

Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and English languages, University of Wisconsin (1996-2000)

Professional Experience
I have been a freelance translator since 2005.

I have worked professionally in the fields of language education and linguistics for the past 12 years.

I am dedicated to the art of translation and am passionate about working with words and languages. I combine my love for letters with thorough research in all work I do and can guarantee quality deliveries. I offer excellent language skills, reliability and punctuality. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.