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joseph tein, m.a.

Background ____ .

I was born in Israel of German-speaking parents, learned Spanish in Uruguay, and have studied French and Italian in the United States (after mastering English – now my ‘native’ language). I bring a wide range of education, work experience and interests to my work as an interpreter and translator. My strongest language combination is Spanish-English.

Professional Experience .

Interpreter I have been an interpreter in a wide variety of settings since 1982, including courtrooms, hospitals, jails, medical clinics and mental health centers, and by telephone for administrative-law hearings.

Translator Free-lance translator since 2005 – Spanish and Italian into English. I have translated mainly medical and legal material (including medical records and journal articles, clinical-trial contracts and informed consent forms), but also transcripts, CVs, and birth certificates. I am an associate member of the American Translators Association (ATA).

Teacher I have taught academic (university-level) and conversational Spanish classes since 1999, as well as conversational Italian. I regularly teach

continuing-education classes for interpreters.

Copy Editor I have worked as a freelance copy editor for a variety of publishers, including University of California Press. I am an excellent proofreader and copy editor, and am very careful and meticulous in my work.

Professional Certification . .

Certified Court Interpreter (Washington State)

Certified Medical Interpreter (Washington State)

Certified Social Services Interpreter (Washington State)

Education .

M.A. Counseling Psychology – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles

B.A. Psychology – California State University, Los Angeles

References are available on request. You may also visit my ProZ and ATA pages at:

PO Box 243 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 USA

Tel. 360-378-8986 360-298-1248

email:jtein@

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