I am a multidisciplinary professional based in Sheffield with a passion for language, editing, translation, and music. I’ve spent years proofreading and editing texts for publication across international academic contexts, translating between German, English, and Spanish, and teaching English in diverse settings. My musical background keeps me curious and creative, whether I’m teaching cello and guitar or collaborating on projects that blend language and sound. I’m excited to bring precise communication, thoughtful instruction, and a collaborative spirit to new opportunities. Beyond my freelance work, I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, exploring new tools for efficient editing and translation, and continuing to develop my own music practice. I value clear, engaging content and learning experiences that empower others to express themselves confidently in multiple languages and musical forms.

Eduardo Xavier Fargas

I am a multidisciplinary professional based in Sheffield with a passion for language, editing, translation, and music. I’ve spent years proofreading and editing texts for publication across international academic contexts, translating between German, English, and Spanish, and teaching English in diverse settings. My musical background keeps me curious and creative, whether I’m teaching cello and guitar or collaborating on projects that blend language and sound. I’m excited to bring precise communication, thoughtful instruction, and a collaborative spirit to new opportunities. Beyond my freelance work, I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, exploring new tools for efficient editing and translation, and continuing to develop my own music practice. I value clear, engaging content and learning experiences that empower others to express themselves confidently in multiple languages and musical forms.

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I am a multidisciplinary professional based in Sheffield with a passion for language, editing, translation, and music. I’ve spent years proofreading and editing texts for publication across international academic contexts, translating between German, English, and Spanish, and teaching English in diverse settings. My musical background keeps me curious and creative, whether I’m teaching cello and guitar or collaborating on projects that blend language and sound. I’m excited to bring precise communication, thoughtful instruction, and a collaborative spirit to new opportunities.

Beyond my freelance work, I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, exploring new tools for efficient editing and translation, and continuing to develop my own music practice. I value clear, engaging content and learning experiences that empower others to express themselves confidently in multiple languages and musical forms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Editor at Freelance / Self-employed (Various universities and clients)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Proofreading and editing texts for publication for various university departments in different countries, as well as students’ theses.
Translator at Freelance translation / Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance translation and proofreading from German into English and Spanish, as well as between English and Spanish, often using computer-aided translation. Includes six years of technical translation for SMA Solar Technology in Germany.
English Teacher at Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance English instructor for various clients, including continuing education programs.
Music Teacher at Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance instrumental tuition on cello and guitar.
English Lecturer at Sprachlehrzentrum (now ZESS), Universität Göttingen
December 31, 2006 - October 26, 2025
Prepared course content for courses at all levels, administered regular and diagnostic tests.
English Lecturer (Business English / Essay Writing) at Universität Göttingen (Agrarwissenschaften, Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie)
December 31, 2004 - October 26, 2025
Taught business English and essay-writing courses; taught specialized vocabulary courses for the Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften. Administered diagnostic tests.
Business English Instructor at Weiterbildung für Mitarbeiter der Universität Göttingen
December 31, 2003 - October 26, 2025
Taught business English. Administered tests.
English Lecturer at FH Wernigerode, Technische Universität Braunschweig
December 31, 2002 - October 26, 2025
Taught academic essay writing, general English, business English, English for organizational psychology. Administered tests.

Education

Ph.D., Music at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Master of Music at Sheffield University
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CELTA Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Biological Psychology at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Chemistry at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Qualifications

CELTA Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other