I am Liisa Elonheimo, a Finnish editor, translator and educator with a passion for literature, language learning, and East-Asian studies. Since 2020 I have freelanced as an editor for Viisas Elämä, while also teaching evening and weekend courses and translating from English into Finnish. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and lifelong learning.

Liisa Elonheimo

I am Liisa Elonheimo, a Finnish editor, translator and educator with a passion for literature, language learning, and East-Asian studies. Since 2020 I have freelanced as an editor for Viisas Elämä, while also teaching evening and weekend courses and translating from English into Finnish. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and lifelong learning.

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I am Liisa Elonheimo, a Finnish editor, translator and educator with a passion for literature, language learning, and East-Asian studies. Since 2020 I have freelanced as an editor for Viisas Elämä, while also teaching evening and weekend courses and translating from English into Finnish. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and lifelong learning.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Swedish
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor (Freelance) at Viisas Elämä kustantamo (Viisas Elämä publishing house)
April 24, 2020 - Present
Edit factual books; provide content feedback, perform grammar checks and editing; review book layout. Also edit books translated from English to Finnish and compare English and Finnish versions.
Teacher at Vantaan Aikuisopisto
September 1, 2018 - Present
Plan and write teaching materials for recreational courses; deliver courses during evenings and weekends.
Teacher at Kalliolan Kansalaistoisto
October 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Plan and write teaching materials for recreational courses; deliver courses during evenings and weekends.
Finnish Language Teacher at Axxell
November 1, 2012 - January 20, 2016
Teaching Finnish at different levels for adult immigrants.
Literary Translator at Otava
June 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Translated the books Charanavi and Lovenavi from Japanese and English to Finnish.
Freelance Translator at Brad Yates – The Wizard’s Wish (Finnish translation)
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Translated The Wizard’s Wish from English to Finnish; the book was published December 2022.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Philosophy
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2008

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other