Abby Huber
Abigail Huber Language Services, LLC

Professional English Translator

Since 2013

German to English, Spanish to English

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A native US-English speaker, I have been ATA-certified in one language pair (German-English) since 2019 and CCHI-certified (Spanish) since 2022. I have a Master of Arts degree in International Literatures from the University of Tübingen, Germany, a BA in History (Concentration: Europe) from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, US, and a Professional Certificate in Spanish Community Interpreting (Medical) from MIIS, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. My education also included a semester at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán in Mérida, Mexico.​​

As a German-to-English (ATA-certified) and Spanish-to-English translator, I craft precise and polished English translations with an ear for tone and style.

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Area of Expertise: Historical and Handwritten German
With sensitivity and respect for Jewish history, I help families and organizations unlock the door to the past by translating personal correspondence and official documents from German to English. Personal letters contain crucial details on Jewish families’ personal experiences and most urgent concerns during the Nazi rise to power, Nazi persecution of the Jews, and the Holocaust. My strong background in European history (BA in European History, MA in International Literatures) aids me in unlocking the specific histories contained in your family or organization’s documents, such as:

 

I translate:

• Personal and official correspondence, including handwriting
• Official forms and records 
• Family documents related to the Holocaust or emigration from Europe 

• Academic writing

• Historical primary and secondary sources

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My work includes:
• Deciphering older German handwriting styles (including Kurrent)

• Rendering every sentence in idiomatic English

• Carefully capturing the exact meaning and tone of each sentence, no matter how small
• Researching official terminology and bureaucratic language
• Sensitivity and respect for Jewish history
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy

• Collaboration with an editor for quality assurance

• Providing summaries or notes instead of full translations when desired

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​​​​​After hearing from you, connecting over the phone or via email, and learning all I can about your specific projects and objectives, I will then prepare a translation in the format and style best suited to your work.

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My high professional standard involves:
• Continuing education and training through translators' associations and relevant organizations
• Keeping up to date on the latest software and AI tools, as well as their limitations. For instance, I may draw on AI internet searches as a research tool, but I make sure to base my word choice on trusted reference sources and specialized dictionaries. I write my own translations and do not use AI to write them for me. 

 

Additional competencies: 

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Medical translation and clinical trials (Translation from German or Spanish into English)

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Medical interpreting services (Spanish and German):

As a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Spanish) with a Professional Certificate in Spanish Community Interpreting (Medical) from MIIS (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey), I am trained in the standards of practice and codes of ethics as well as best practices for accurate and culturally competent interpretation.​