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. 

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The process

I consult with my translation customers at every step of the process to ensure that I handle their documents with care, return or delete originals as requested, and provide a translation in the format that is most convenient for them – or even in hard copy. Speaking on the phone to establish your goals and preferences and answer any questions you may have is often an important first step.

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