Academic/Professional Qualifications:

• Diploma in Public Service Interpreting [DPSI, Law], Chartered Institute of Linguists (Sep 2014- Jun 2015)

• Level 3 Community Interpreting Course, The City of Liverpool College (Feb - Jun 2014)

• Master of Arts in Science Fiction Studies, University of Liverpool (Sep 2008 – Dec 2009)

• Professional Development Certificate: Astronomy – The Science of Science Fiction, John Moores University (Mar 2007 – Jul 2007)

• I.E.LT.S. (Academic, Level 8), The University of Liverpool, (Jul 2007)

• E.C.D.L. Certificate, Liverpool City Council- Adult Learning Service (Sep 2006 – Jul 2007)

• Anthropology Degree (Licenciatura), Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (Oct 1996 – Feb 2002)

• Geology Engineering Degree (general modules attended), Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculty of Sciences & Technology (Oct 1991 – Jun 1996)


I currently work as freelance Portuguese/English interpreter (face-to-face, telephone; NHS, ATOS, social services, local authority, housing, probation office, and secure unit environments). I am qualified to DPSI level (Law pathway).

I also provide translation and proofreading services.

My main areas of work/interest are science, ecology/environment, anthropology, current affairs, marketing, human rights, politics, creative writing and science fiction, museums, astronomy and archaeology - articles, essays, magazines, blogs.