At the core of my professional journey lies a commitment to quality and the seamless transfer of meaning between English and Arabic. With a BA in English Translation and a Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting, I navigate complex legal terminologies and cultural nuances, ensuring every translation project upholds high standards of clarity and reliability. I have a deep understanding of language nuances, and I aim to blend academic insight with practical experience in translation and interpretation. I have delved into the intricacies of simultaneous interpreting, sharing knowledge with aspiring linguists. My approach interweaves academic insight with hands-on experience in legal translation, focusing on accuracy and cultural fidelity.

Yara Mostafa

At the core of my professional journey lies a commitment to quality and the seamless transfer of meaning between English and Arabic. With a BA in English Translation and a Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting, I navigate complex legal terminologies and cultural nuances, ensuring every translation project upholds high standards of clarity and reliability. I have a deep understanding of language nuances, and I aim to blend academic insight with practical experience in translation and interpretation. I have delved into the intricacies of simultaneous interpreting, sharing knowledge with aspiring linguists. My approach interweaves academic insight with hands-on experience in legal translation, focusing on accuracy and cultural fidelity.

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At the core of my professional journey lies a commitment to quality and the seamless transfer of meaning between English and Arabic. With a BA in English Translation and a Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting, I navigate complex legal terminologies and cultural nuances, ensuring every translation project upholds high standards of clarity and reliability.

I have a deep understanding of language nuances, and I aim to blend academic insight with practical experience in translation and interpretation. I have delved into the intricacies of simultaneous interpreting, sharing knowledge with aspiring linguists. My approach interweaves academic insight with hands-on experience in legal translation, focusing on accuracy and cultural fidelity.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Subtitle Specialist & Script Translator at Drama Bite
December 1, 2024 - Present
Subtitle English to Arabic; script translation; video editing and time coding; localization to ensure cultural and linguistic fidelity in media projects.
Freelance English-Arabic Translator & Interpreter at Freelance/Independent
October 1, 2020 - Present
Translation and interpretation across legal, media, and business projects; includes real-time interpretation at events.
Translation Instructor at MTC Group for Translation
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Gave lectures and professional workshops in translation and interpretation.
Remote Transcriptionist & Translator at GienTech
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Transcribed and translated media in sports, pop science, psychology, and vlogging.
English <> Arabic Legal Translator at MTC Group for Translation
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Translated legal documents between English and Arabic.
Legal Translator at Alsun Translation Services
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Legal document translation tasks.
Content Writer Intern at Yadros Creative Content
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Wrote content and supported students in developing their own projects; gained editorial experience.
English Language Instructor at StepUp Academy
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
English language instruction with focus on grammar and communication.
Voice Over at Dafair
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Recorded voice-over content for mental health and other topics; working with different audio productions.
Freelance Translator at Coursera
October 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Translated course content from English to Arabic and vice versa; evaluated feedback for improvement.
Writer at Tanwen Publisher
September 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Wrote and contributed to a compilation book published in 2021.
Volunteer HR Manager at Street Children Rehabilitation Projects
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Volunteered to set up projects to serve and rehabilitate street children and youth below the poverty line.
Trainer & Organizer at YLY - Ministry of Youth and Sports
December 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Coached and organized activities for youth initiatives.
Academic Head at Astronomy Club, Assiut University
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led academic activities in the astronomy club.
Marketing Member at MEU, Assiut University
September 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Contributed to marketing initiatives for university programs.
Subtitling Specialist & Script Translator at Drama Bite
December 1, 2024 - Present
Cairo-based subtitling for English short drama into Arabic; translating scripts; video editing and time coding; production and localization.
Translator and Interpreter at Freelance
October 1, 2020 - Present
English-Arabic translator and interpreter across legal, media, and business projects.
Translation Instructor at MCG Group for Translation
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Giving lectures and professional workshops in translation and interpretation.
Remote Transcriptionist & Translator at GienTech
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Transcribe, subtitle and translate media content; remote workflow.
Legal Translator at MTC Group for Translation
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
English-Arabic legal translation tasks.
Creative Content Writer Intern at Yadros Creative Content
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Created content and drafted materials for youth programs; contributed to editorial tasks.
English Language Instructor at StepUp Academy
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Teaching English as a second language; grammar focus.
Voice Over Artist at MOIC / Associated Projects
June 30, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Recorded voiceover for podcasts and multimedia projects; coaching and performance.
Translator (TWB) at Translators Without Borders
August 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Freelance translator for TWB across languages.
Writer at Tanwen Publisher
September 30, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Junior writer; contributed to a compilation book published in 2021.
Trainer & Organizer at Youth and Sports Ministry (YLY)
December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Trained and organized youth events; leadership and mentorship.
Academic Head at Astronomy Club, Assiut University
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led astronomy club activities; research and education.
Marketing Member at MEU Assiut University
September 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Marketing activities and campaigns for student events.
Volunteer HR Manager at Celie
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Volunteered to set up projects to serve and rehabilitate street children, adolescents and youth.
Courses Projects Manager at American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
February 1, 2023 - Present
Managed courses projects and initiatives.
Freelance Translator and Interpreter at Home Freelance Literary Translator
August 1, 2025 - Present
Translates literary content and provides interpretation across English and Arabic; diverse projects emphasizing accuracy and cultural nuance.
Freelance Translator and Interpreter at Self-employed
October 1, 2020 - Present
Translates and interprets across legal, media, academic contexts; real-time interpretation and document translation.
Subtitling Specialist & Script Translator at Drama Byte
September 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Subtitling and script translation for Cairo-based drama productions; video editing and localization.
Translator at MTC Group for Translation
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Translation and interpretation across English-Arabic documents; involvement in legal translations.
Remote Transcriptionist & Translator at GienTech
October 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Remote transcription and translation across multiple media formats; emphasis on accuracy and turnaround times.
Legal Translator at Alsun Translation Services
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Arabic-English legal translation; compliance with terminology and legal nuance.
Content Writer Intern at Yadra's Creative Content
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Content writing and editing for students; mentoring and learning new content creation skills.
English Language Instructor at StepUp Academy
September 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Certificate-level English language instruction; grammar and communicative skills development.
Voice Over Artist at Dafair
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Recorded voice-over for mental health content and educational material; produced educational audio resources.
Junior Writer at Tanwen Publisher
September 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Collaborated with a team of writers; contributed to a book published in 2021.
HR Manager at Celie
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Volunteer role coordinating projects to serve street children and youth; program development.

Education

Master of Translation Techniques at Cairo University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2028
Translation and Interpretation at American University in Cairo
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Simultaneous Interpreting Professional Diploma at Assiut University
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Master in Translation Techniques at Cairo University
July 1, 2028 - October 13, 2025
Diploma in Translation and Interpretation at American University in Cairo
November 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting at Assiut University
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Translation Master at Cairo University
July 1, 2028 - October 13, 2025
Translation and Interpretation at American University in Cairo
November 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Simultaneous Interpreting Professional Diploma at Assiut University
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in English Translation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Simultaneous Interpreting Professional Diploma
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Master in Translation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2028
Bachelor of Arts in English Translation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English Translation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Aspire Leadership Academy
October 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Summer Camp 2022: Professional Translation and Career Building (Motrij Academy)
July 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
CAT Tools Training (Motrij Academy)
August 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, English Translation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, English Translation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Simultaneous Interpreting Professional Diploma
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Translation Master
July 1, 2028 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

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