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Gabriela Piffer

@gabrielapiffer

Portuguese-to-English translator at TJSC, translating legal documents for court proceedings and editing academic work for publication.

Brazil
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What I'm looking for

I’m open to freelance, remote, and international opportunities in translation, academic editing, localization, linguistic quality assurance, AI language evaluation, and corporate English training.

At TJSC, I translate legal and official documents between Portuguese and English for judicial proceedings, with attention to legal terminology, confidentiality, and faithful translation. I also work as a Portuguese-to-English academic translator and proofreader for researchers and publications connected to UFRJ, UFSC, USP, and Revista NERA.

Since 2013, I’ve worked independently as a translator and academic editor, editing articles, abstracts, research papers, and professional documents for clarity, terminology, and publication readiness. My work also includes translating and reviewing legal and judicial documents.

I began teaching English professionally at CNA in 2009 and later taught at Cultura Inglesa until 2015. I now provide private and corporate English instruction, including Business English and preparation for professional communication and international settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Court-Appointed Translator / Language Expert

TJSC

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Court-appointed translator for the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina (TJSC), providing Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese translations of legal and official documents for judicial proceedings. Specialized in legal terminology, confidentiality, accuracy, consistency, and faithful translation for formal court use.

TE
Current

Freelance Academic Translator & Proofreader

trabalhos para pesquisadores ligados a UFRJ, UFSC, USP, Revista NERA e

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Portuguese-English academic translator and proofreader for researchers and authors linked to UFRJ, UFSC, USP, Revista NERA, and other Brazilian institutions. I work with articles, abstracts, research papers, and manuscripts for international publication, with a focus on Geography, Social Sciences, and the Humanities.

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Current

Academic Translator & Proofreader

Revista Formação / UNESP

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Portuguese-English academic translator and proofreader for Revista Formação (UNESP), working with scholarly articles, abstracts, and academic content in Geography and the Social Sciences. Focused on terminology accuracy, formal academic style, clarity, consistency, and publication-ready English.

SE
Current

Private & Corporate English Teacher

Self Employed

Jul 2015 - Present (11 years 4 months)

English teacher with extensive experience in private and corporate instruction for adults and professionals.
• One-to-one and small-group English classes
• Corporate English training for professionals and company teams
• Business English, conversation, and professional communication
• Personalized lesson planning based on individual goals and workplace needs
• Preparation for meetings, presentatio

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Current

Private English Teacher — Self-employed

Self Employed

Jun 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Private English teacher providing personalized online lessons to teenagers and adults in Brazil and abroad. I have taught Brazilian students living overseas as well as French and Spanish learners, with a focus on General English, Business English, conversation, grammar, pronunciation, writing, and practical communication.

SE
Current

Portuguese to English Translator & Academic Editor

Self Employed

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 10 months)

Portuguese-to-English translator and academic editor specializing in academic, professional, and legal content.
• Translation and editing of academic articles, abstracts, research papers, and professional documents
• Academic English editing for clarity, fluency, terminology, and publication readiness
• Experience working with researchers and publications connected to Brazilian universities and ac

Cultura Inglesa logoCI

English Teacher

Cultura Inglesa

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years)

English teacher responsible for classroom instruction, lesson planning, student assessment, and language development across different proficiency levels.
• English instruction for teenagers and adults
• Lesson planning aligned with course objectives and learner needs
• Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
• Student assessment, feedback, and progress monitoring
• Preparat

CD

English Teacher

CNA Idiomas - Inglês Definitivo

Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 (6 months)

English teacher responsible for classroom instruction and language development across different proficiency levels.
• English instruction for students of different ages and proficiency levels
• Lesson planning and classroom activities
• Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
• Student assessment and progress monitoring
• Support for learners building confidence and fluency

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CS

Colégio SOER

Curso Técnico em Contabilidade

EC

ELC Chester (formerly English in Chester)

FCE - Certificado Cambrige em Inglês de Alto Nivel.

EU

Enfermeria Reino Unido

Certificado do Softwear SAGE 50 line para Contabilidade Computadorizada.

FI

Five | Escola de inglês

Diplomas em níveis: básico 1,2,3; Intermediários 1,2,3; Avançado 1

IB

Instituicao Bethesda

Certificado de conclusão do Curso de Conhecimentos Bancários.

RS

Regent School

Curso de Inglês Avançado (escrita e conversação)

UP

Unimed Presidente Prudente

Faculdade de Direito, não concluida devido a questões monetárias

Universidade de Franca (Unifran) logoUU

Universidade de Franca (Unifran)

Bachelor of Letters

(em andamento)

Sebrae logoSE

Sebrae

Certificado em MEG – Primeiros Passos para a Excelência

UF

UNIFRAN – Universidade de Franca

Licentiate Degree, Portuguese and English Language and Literature

Licentiate degree in Portuguese and English Language and Literature, with a focus on language teaching, linguistics, literature, and textual studies.

CE

Cambridge English

First Certificate in English (FCE) – B2

Aug 2012

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Software and tools used professionally

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