Jim Bla
@jimbla
I translate, interpret, teach, and evaluate Iraqi Arabic language quality.
IraqWhat I'm looking for
I'm teaching translation and language-related courses in the Department of Translation at the University of Tikrit, using practical Arabic-English examples, contrastive analysis, and structured linguistic explanations.
I've translated, proofread, and reviewed Arabic-English content across academic, administrative, professional, and general contexts, and provided consecutive interpreting and written translation for U.S. military personnel and Iraqi counterparts through Valiant Integrated Services Co. I work carefully with Iraqi Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, English, terminology, register, cultural context, and confidentiality.
My research examines AI and machine translation performance, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Translator, Google Translate, and DeepL. I also evaluate AI-generated Iraqi Arabic responses for naturalness, dialect authenticity, semantic accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and error patterns.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
University Lecturer
University of Tikrit
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Teaches translation and language courses, evaluates student translations, and develops bilingual instructional materials.
English Language Teacher
Afaq Teaching Institute
May 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Taught English grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills to learners at various proficiency levels, and planned learner-centered lessons.
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Self Employed
Dec 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 1 month)
Translated and proofread academic, administrative, and professional content between Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy and cultural suitability.
Linguist / Interpreter and Translator
Valiant Integrated Services Co
May 2016 - May 2018 (2 years)
Provided consecutive interpreting and written translation between Arabic and English for U.S. military personnel in sensitive environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tikrit
Master's Degree, English-Arabic Translation
Master's degree in English-Arabic Translation from the University of Tikrit.
University of Tikrit
Bachelor's Degree, English-Arabic Translation
Bachelor's degree in English-Arabic Translation from the University of Tikrit.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IraqAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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