Having received his bachelor's degree in Classics from Columbia University, Diego moved back to Colombia after 15 years in the U.S. to teach at a private academy and do freelance translating and interpreting. His experience ranges from translating screenplays to creating didactic material. Languages continue to be a fascination to him as he pursues writing.
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Language Projects
Spanish (South America) to English (US)50+
French (EU) to Spanish (South America)10+
Summary of Language Experience
Spanish (South America) to English (US)
Diego started translating as a freelancer in college. Classes on linguistics and the subfield of Spanish pragmatics peaked his interest and he went on to pursue teaching. Now residing in Bogotá, he has taken on more creative projects and exigent on-the-spot interpretation.
French (EU) to Spanish (South America)
Diego learned French at the age of ten and has cultivated it since, teaching it at all levels in the past four years. His experience ranges from interpretation to editing and translating, most recently working on a script for a documentary and lessons plans for a philosophy class.
Industry Projects
Education20+
Summary of Industry Experience
Education
Diego is devoted to education. In the past, he has translated all kinds of lesson plans, readings, exams and feedback for the schools where he has worked. Below is an example of a teacher's class descriptions. In his spare time, Diego likes learning new languages.
Product Projects
Speech8
Summary of Product Experience
Speech
Diego enjoys the challenge of translating material that is personal and emotive. He has translated several applications on behalf of individuals applying to study abroad; he adheres to a strict work ethic and aims to be meticulously precise and suitable for a given register.
