Whether it is as a Spanish teacher, a translator, a proofreader, a post-editor, a Spanish interpreter, or a language consultant, I am the intercultural liaison of your project in Spanish. Decide how I can promote your skills, talents and capabilities. 
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​Browse my website and see a brief snapshot of my contributions to the intercultural communication.
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My working languages in translation are SPANISH, GERMAN and ENGLISH. I support the goals of K-16 students, international agencies, private corporations, churches, public institutions, non-profit organizations, universities, academic scholars, writers, and other professionals.
​I taught foreign languages at three prestigious Peruvian universities for 17 years in Lima, Peru.  Additionally, I was the co-founder of a Spanish Language Academy in Sacramento, California in 2007. 
​I am also the author of some topics in my professional areas.

Credentials
​​-Bachelor´ s Degree in Translation,
Universidad Ricardo Palma  (URP - College of Humanities and Modern Languages), Lima, Peru.
-Professional Degree in Translation (Lic., licentiate),
Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru.
-Diploma in Pedagogical Sciences,
ICPNA (U.S. Binational Center), Lima, Peru.
-Graduate of a Masters in Didactics of Higher Education, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM -Graduate School of Education), Lima, Peru.

Some Professional Activities and Affiliations
-Member at the American Translators Association (ATA).
-Member of the Leadership Council of ATA´s Medical Division.
-Member of the Leadership Council of ATA´s Educators Division.
-Member at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
-Editor of the Newsletter Caduceus at ATA´s Medical Division.
-Member at the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida.
-Member at the American Copy Editors Society.
-Children´ s. Sunday School teacher and director (1992-2023)
-Translators without Borders creative writing contest winner (2017).
-Former member of the Superintendent´ s Parent Advisory Council at Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento, California (2009-2015).

Publications

8. Spanish and Environment (Pearl oysters and other oysters   -A Five-Session Class for Blended Learning in Practice  -Author). School Education Gateway. 2021
7. Nothing is new under the sun ( A Four-Session Learning Scenario on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity for the Teaching of Spanish, -Author). ACTFL. 2020
6. United in Diversity (A Project Plan for the Teaching and Learning of Foreign Languages, -Author). E-Twinning. 2019
5. What motivates me as a volunteer at Translators Without Borders. (Author).  The Gotham Translator, online newsletter of the New York Circle of Translators, Inc. 2018
4. Searching for the Ikigai of College/ University (A Proposal for Higher Education, -Author). EdSurge Independent. 2018
3. Think the feeling, feel the thought (On Social Studies at Elementary Schools, -Author). EdSurge Independent. 2018
2. ¿Palabras de matiz, de relleno o información discursiva oculta? (On Translation from German into Spanish, -Author). IV Congreso Nacional de Investigaciones Lingüístico-Filológicas. Análisis del Discurso y Enseñanza de la Lengua. Cátedra UNESCO para la Lectura y Escritura en América Latina. Sede Perú. 2003
1. Three lessons with reflections and suggestions for Sunday School teachers in: "Manual de Culto Infantil 2002" (Children´ s Christian Worship Handbook). Published by Iglesia Luterana Evangélica Peruana (also known as Iglesia Luterana del Perú). 2001
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​¡Bienvenidos​!
¡Mucho gusto!​​

From the far east to the far west: I am Luz Elena Miranda Valencia, Lic. I have over 30 years of experience in the language and teaching fields, and I am originally from Lima, Peru. I studied in Munich, Germany after I was awarded my bachelor´ s degree in translation in Lima, Peru. I have worked in the United States for eighteen years now. Currently, I am  based in Orland, a picturesque town in California.  The city of Tampa, in Florida, inspired me to make this website some years ago when I used to live in the far east of the United States.

In Florida I enjoyed the breeze of the sea and the richness of the ocean. In northern California, I enjoy the peacefulness and the richness of trees.  I will be so glad to be in tune with your performance goals as part of your team.

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