Hi, I’m Carmita Salgado, a bilingual professional based in Chicago with a passion for learning, teaching, and solving problems. My background spans chemical engineering, data science training, translation, and education, and I love using my diverse skills to help others understand complex ideas and reach their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy art and photography, running a part-time art business, and continuing to develop my design and data-analysis skills. I’m energized by collaborative projects, mentoring students, and making technical information accessible across languages.

Carmita Salgado

Hi, I’m Carmita Salgado, a bilingual professional based in Chicago with a passion for learning, teaching, and solving problems. My background spans chemical engineering, data science training, translation, and education, and I love using my diverse skills to help others understand complex ideas and reach their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy art and photography, running a part-time art business, and continuing to develop my design and data-analysis skills. I’m energized by collaborative projects, mentoring students, and making technical information accessible across languages.

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Hi, I’m Carmita Salgado, a bilingual professional based in Chicago with a passion for learning, teaching, and solving problems. My background spans chemical engineering, data science training, translation, and education, and I love using my diverse skills to help others understand complex ideas and reach their goals.

Outside of work, I enjoy art and photography, running a part-time art business, and continuing to develop my design and data-analysis skills. I’m energized by collaborative projects, mentoring students, and making technical information accessible across languages.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Translator/Tutor at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Translated technical documents (legal and scientific) between English and Spanish; provided tailored academic support to enhance students' English proficiency through homework assistance, test preparation, and Q&A sessions.
Academic Tutor at Littera Education
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Provided personalized support to address individual learning needs. Evaluated progress regularly and provided feedback, leading to measurable academic growth.
Telephone Interviewer at NORC at the University of Chicago
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Conducted nationwide phone interviews in English and Spanish on behalf of the CDC for critical surveys, with careful data collection and entry.
Office Assistant at Ready -Mix Concretos Latacunga
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed data-driven research, coordinated suppliers and administration, and generated financial and administrative documents using Word and Excel.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Chemistry at Universitat Jaume I
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Data Science Bootcamp at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Chemical Engineering Studies at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Dimitri Mendeleyev Scholarship
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services