Freelance translator specializing in English ↔ Brazilian Portuguese, with experience in academic, journalistic, and institutional texts. Holder of a degree in History and currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban History at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), with strong skills in writing, research, and terminology. Delivers clear, natural, and consistent translations adapted to the target audience, with a focus on quality, punctuality, and professional client communication.

Lara Mattos Lisboa Leite

Freelance translator specializing in English ↔ Brazilian Portuguese, with experience in academic, journalistic, and institutional texts. Holder of a degree in History and currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban History at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), with strong skills in writing, research, and terminology. Delivers clear, natural, and consistent translations adapted to the target audience, with a focus on quality, punctuality, and professional client communication.

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Freelance translator specializing in English ↔ Brazilian Portuguese, with experience in
academic, journalistic, and institutional texts. Holder of a degree in History and
currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban History at the Federal University of São Paulo
(UNIFESP), with strong skills in writing, research, and terminology. Delivers clear,
natural, and consistent translations adapted to the target audience, with a focus on
quality, punctuality, and professional client communication.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

English Teacher at Akad ia Centro de Línguas
July 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Taught English to 30+ adult students across levels A1 to C2; developed 100+ personalized lesson plans focusing on both oral and written communication; led biweekly debates to boost student engagement by ~50% and supported exam preparation.
English Teacher at Akadia Centro de Línguas
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Taught English to over 30 adult students across levels A1 to C2; maintained a 95% retention rate; developed 100+ personalized lesson plans focusing on both oral and written communication; participated in pedagogical meetings to improve teaching methods and boost student engagement by 30%.
Undergraduate Researcher at CNPQ / UNIFESP
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Conducted research on tourism and urbanism in São Paulo during the 20th century, analyzing 80+ historical documents; produced detailed academic reports; presented findings at 3 academic events, contributing to discussions on urban memory.
Volunteer Teacher at Cursinho Popular Floresta n Fernandes
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Taught history and urban studies concepts; organized lesson plans and activities; contributed to academic discussions and student engagement.
Volunteer Teacher at Cursinho Popular Floresta Fernandes
December 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Taught history to 80+ students; planned and delivered 40 thematic lessons emphasizing critical thinking; coordinated biweekly debates to increase student engagement.
Freelance Translator (EN↔PT) at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance translator specializing in English↔Portuguese translations with experience in academic, journalistic, and institutional texts. Delivers clear, natural, and consistent translations; creates customized glossaries and memory tools to ensure terminological consistency; adapts content to Brazilian audience; maintains professional client communication.
Freelance Translator at Self-employed / Freelance translator
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translate and proofread academic, journalistic, and institutional texts between English and Brazilian Portuguese; manage terminology and create glossaries; ensure high-quality localization; communicate with clients to define scope and deadlines; use CAT tools to ensure consistency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in History at UNIFESP - Federal University of São Paulo
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Master's Degree in Urban History at UNIFESP - Federal University of São Paulo
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2027
Master’s in Urban History at UNIFESP
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2027
Bachelor’s Degree in History at UNIFESP
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Editorial Production
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Document Management
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Preservation of Digital Documents
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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