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Cristiane Smith

@cristianesmith

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Bilingual educator and interpreter with 20+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my bilingual skills and passion for education in a dynamic and culturally rich environment.

I am a bilingual educator and interpreter with over 20 years of experience working in both the U.S. and Brazil. Fluent in Portuguese and English, I have provided professional interpreting services in international medical and governmental contexts, including high-profile conferences. My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Literature and an M.A. in English, which enhances my ability to facilitate intercultural communication and understanding.

Throughout my career, I have served as an interpreter for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where I bridged communication gaps between Japanese consultants and Brazilian professionals. Additionally, I have taught creative writing and cultural memoir in bilingual settings, promoting therapeutic storytelling and cross-cultural expression. My commitment to education and cultural sensitivity is reflected in my work as a university lecturer, where I have supervised master’s theses and lectured on English-language writing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creative Writing Instructor & Workshop Leader

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 7 months)

Taught creative nonfiction and cultural memoir in bilingual settings. Designed and led community-based writing workshops promoting therapeutic storytelling and cross-cultural expression.

Creative Writing Memoir Bilingual Education

Interpreter and Translator

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Jan 1994 - Present (31 years 7 months)

Interpreted for Japanese consultants and Brazilian professionals during technical cooperation programs. Translated technical and administrative documents (Portuguese "" English) and facilitated intercultural communication.

Simultaneous Interpretation Technical Translation Intercultural Communication Public Health Education

Medical Interpreter

Freelance

Jan 1987 - Present (38 years 7 months)

Interpreted at international conferences in cardiology and plastic surgery. Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation at international medical and pharmaceutical meetings.

Medical Interpretation Simultaneous Interpretation consecutive interpretation Conference Interpretation Pharmaceutical

University Lecturer

Universidade Federal do Paraná & UNIANDRADE

Taught English Literature, ESL, and Cultural Studies at undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervised master's theses in literary and cultural theory and lectured on English-language writing.

English Literature ESL Cultural Studies Thesis Supervision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

Ph.D. in Literature, Literature

1996 -

Completed a Ph.D. in Literature, focusing on advanced literary theory and research. This program provided a deep understanding of literary analysis and critical thinking.

Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

M.A. in English Literatures, English Literatures

1994 -

Earned a Master of Arts in English Literatures, specializing in various literary periods and critical approaches. This degree enhanced skills in academic writing and research.