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Education
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Aurora Ielpi

Aurora Ielpi

Barcelona

Summary

I am a bilingual translator with several years of experience under my belt. I can deliver quality translations from either English or Spanish as source languages to Spanish and/or English as target languages.

I am reliable, flexible, and resourceful, as well as fully aware of diversity and multicultural issues. I am also a quick learner who is eager to embrace new challenges that will lead to professional and personal development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Translator

Freelance jobs
Barcelona, Spain
01.2009 - Current
  • Experience in translating company reports, articles, abstracts, film scripts, interviews, annual reports, dubbing and subtitling and personal websites
  • I have translated for QuadPack, QualeVita, Engie Ineo, Peluca Films, Empresa Municipal de la Vivienda y Suelo de Madrid S.A, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA) de Argentina and Civisa Media, as well as personal websites, artistic projects and medical articles for private clients

ESL & ELE Teacher

Freelance
Barcelona, Spain
01.2008 - Current
  • Online and face-to-face in-company and private classes for mostly adult learners, ranging from A1 to C1
  • General and Business English; IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation
  • General and Business Spanish; DELE B2 and C1 exam preparation
  • Course and syllabi design tailored to individual learners’ needs
  • Companies where I have taught include Planeta Cómic, EAE Business School, Liujo, Typeform, Free Now, Mr. Wonderful, Viu Universidad Online, Lindt & Sprügli, Reckitt and Quadpack, among others

ELE Teacher Trainer

Oxford House, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Mentored trainee teachers through coaching sessions and constructive feedback, fostering a supportive work environment
  • Designed engaging professional development activities that encouraged trainee teachers to reflect on their practice and continually refine their skills
  • Improved student outcomes by equipping teacher trainees with research-based instructional strategies
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
  • Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues

Format Quality Control

TransPerfect Translations International
Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in formatted documents before final delivery.
  • Enhanced efficiency of quality control processes through systematic organization and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Provided feedback to production staff regarding quality issues, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Contributed to positive customer experiences by promptly addressing concerns related to product quality or performance.

LINGUISTIC QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

TransPerfect Translations International
Barcelona, Spain
06.2018 - 12.2018

Linguistic QA support to Project Managers and Account Managers across multiple offices in the Medical Device Solutions division

  • Evaluated project specifications and formulated risk-appropriate QA strategy, including resource selection and implementation of quality control steps
  • Conducted Linguistic Risk Analysis and developed specifications and guidelines for freelance translators and QA professionals
  • Oversaw linguistic QA process and resolved questions from translators and QA professionals throughout the project life cycle
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions

ESL & ELE Teacher

Oxford House Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
07.2010 - 05.2018
  • Online and face-to-face in-company and in-center classes for teeanage and adult learners, ranging from A1 to C1
  • General and Business English; IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation
  • General and Business Spanish; DELE B2 and C1 exam preparation
  • Course and syllabi design tailored to individual learners’ needs
  • Companies where I have taught include Vistaprint, Centre for Genomic Research (CRG), Naska and Gamesys, among others

Education

- English Language And Literature

Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia (UNED)
Barcelona, Spain

Literary, Technical and Scientific Translation -

Instituto Superior Daguerre De Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

- ELE - Enseñanza De Español Como Lengua Extranjera

International House, Barcelona
Barcelona
08.2012

Trinity CertTESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Oxford House
Barcelona
06.2010

Skills

  • FLUENT IN English and Spanish
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Document Translation
  • Fluent Bilingualism
  • Excellent Writing Abilities
  • Proofreading skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Cultural understanding
  • Advanced Grammar Knowledge
  • Language Localization
  • Literary Translation

Other Services

Proofreading

Format quality control 

It and cattools

  • WordFast
  • OmegaT

Other software

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/02/79
  • Nationality: Italian and Argentinian

References

Available on request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Creative writing
  • Reading
  • Classic films
  • History and travelling to historic sites

Timeline

ELE Teacher Trainer

Oxford House, Barcelona
07.2022 - 07.2024

Format Quality Control

TransPerfect Translations International
01.2019 - 08.2019

LINGUISTIC QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

TransPerfect Translations International
06.2018 - 12.2018

ESL & ELE Teacher

Oxford House Barcelona
07.2010 - 05.2018

Translator

Freelance jobs
01.2009 - Current

ESL & ELE Teacher

Freelance
01.2008 - Current

- English Language And Literature

Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia (UNED)

Literary, Technical and Scientific Translation -

Instituto Superior Daguerre De Buenos Aires

- ELE - Enseñanza De Español Como Lengua Extranjera

International House, Barcelona

Trinity CertTESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Oxford House
Aurora Ielpi