Hello! I'm Monica W, a multilingual educator and translator with extensive experience teaching Spanish and French to university students and online learners around the world. I enjoy creating engaging lessons, translating complex documents, and supporting cross-cultural communication. Beyond teaching, I've contributed as a writer, presenter, and content producer for multilingual audiences, including on-board publications and online courses. I thrive on collaborative projects that combine language, culture, and creativity. I also really enjoy voice over work. Hope to hear from you!…

Monica W

Hello! I'm Monica W, a multilingual educator and translator with extensive experience teaching Spanish and French to university students and online learners around the world. I enjoy creating engaging lessons, translating complex documents, and supporting cross-cultural communication. Beyond teaching, I've contributed as a writer, presenter, and content producer for multilingual audiences, including on-board publications and online courses. I thrive on collaborative projects that combine language, culture, and creativity. I also really enjoy voice over work. Hope to hear from you!…

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Hello! I’m Monica W, a multilingual educator and translator with extensive experience teaching Spanish and French to university students and online learners around the world. I enjoy creating engaging lessons, translating complex documents, and supporting cross-cultural communication.

Beyond teaching, I’ve contributed as a writer, presenter, and content producer for multilingual audiences, including on-board publications and online courses. I thrive on collaborative projects that combine language, culture, and creativity. I also really enjoy voice over work. Hope to hear from you!

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Fluent
Indonesian
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Red Teamer English Safety Generalist at Mercor (Remote)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Remotely performing English safety-related tasks as part of red-teaming activities.
Translator and Interpreter (Spanish-English) at Self-employed (La Paz, Bolivia)
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Translated documents and attended meetings in Spanish and translated to English.
Spanish Lecturer (Online) at University of Arizona Online
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Taught Spanish lessons online to undergraduates.
Spanish and French Lecturer at Coastal Carolina University
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2021
Taught undergraduate languages; developed curriculum and materials.
Teaching Assistant in Spanish at University of Victoria
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Taught language tutorials in Spanish for second-year university students.
Seasonal Spanish Instructor at University of Victoria
September 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Taught Spanish as a Second Language during seasonal terms.
Seasonal Spanish Instructor at University of Victoria
September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Taught Spanish as a Second Language during seasonal terms.
Spanish as a Second Language Instructor at Four Corners Language Institute
March 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Taught Spanish as a Second Language.
French as a Second Language Teacher at École de Langues La Cité
April 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Taught French as a Second Language.
English as a Second Language Instructor at Helidosa Helicopter Pilots
July 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
ESL instructor for helicopter pilots.
International Hostess at Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian Dream)
August 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005
On-board newspaper writer/translator, interpreter for captains; hosted events for international guests in four languages.
Tour Guide at CN Tower, Toronto
May 1, 2002 - August 31, 2002
Gave tours in different languages to both small and large groups.
Spanish and English Teacher (JET Programme) at Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken, Japan
July 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Taught grades 9-12 and started up a Spanish/Latin-American dancing club.
Translator/Interpreter at CESO (Canadian Executive Service Organization)
January 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999
Simultaneous translation services given in English, French and Spanish for this Canadian NGO in Bolivia.
Personal Assistant to the Commissioner General at World Exposition 1998 Lisbon, Portugal
May 1, 1998 - October 31, 1998
Public relations, translator/interpreter, multilingual tours of the Canadian pavilion.

Education

Master’s Degree in Spanish at University of Victoria
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
B.A. in Spanish at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000
Spanish language and literature courses at Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
September 1, 1997 - May 1, 1998
TEFL Certification at Phuket, Thailand
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Ontario High School Diploma at Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1995

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
June 1, 2016 - June 9, 2026
Ontario Scholar
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other