Gabriela Piffer
@gabrielapiffer
Portuguese-to-English translator at TJSC, translating legal documents for court proceedings and editing academic work for publication.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
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
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.
Freelance Academic Translator & Proofreader
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 8 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.
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.
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
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.
Portuguese to English Translator & Academic Editor
Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 8 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
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
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
Colégio SOER
Curso Técnico em Contabilidade
ELC Chester (formerly English in Chester)
FCE - Certificado Cambrige em Inglês de Alto Nivel.
Enfermeria Reino Unido
Certificado do Softwear SAGE 50 line para Contabilidade Computadorizada.
Five | Escola de inglês
Diplomas em níveis: básico 1,2,3; Intermediários 1,2,3; Avançado 1
Instituicao Bethesda
Certificado de conclusão do Curso de Conhecimentos Bancários.
Regent School
Curso de Inglês Avançado (escrita e conversação)
Sebrae
Certificado em MEG – Primeiros Passos para a Excelência
Unimed Presidente Prudente
Faculdade de Direito, não concluida devido a questões monetárias
Universidade de Franca (Unifran)
Bachelor of Letters
(em andamento)
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.
Cambridge English
First Certificate in English (FCE) – B2
Aug 2012
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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