AMERICAN TRANSLATORS ASSOCIATION (ATA) CERTIFIED

Translation

Spanish to English

Experienced, professionally-certified, and educated in the discipline, I guarantee accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to source-language nuance in every translation.

Clear, correct translations sensitive to the nuances of source language and culture.

Accurate analysis and conveyance of meaning from one language and culture to another is of primary importance in translation. This is where skill in translation begins. Often the difference between work done by a bilingual employee and a professional translator can go unnoticed until money lost outpaces money saved.

My rigorous training and preparation includes a Master’s Degree from Monterey Institute for International Studies (MIIS), several certifications, and experience working for translation companies in South America and the U.S.

Topics of recent translations.

  • Vital records

  • The Enlightenment in Central America

  • Latin American History

  • Deforestation in Mexico

  • The History of Photography In South America

  • The Birth Control Pill and Family Planning

  • “Upheld the highest standards of ethics”

    Even in difficult situations, Sydney consistently upheld the highest standards of ethics and in so doing, gained respect for the entire department.

    – SG, Stanford Children’s Health

  • “I highly recommend her”

    I have always felt confident and well supported when working with Sydney and I highly recommend her as a colleague.

    – SG, Stanford Children’s Health

  • "A consummate professional”

    Sydney is always well prepared, and more importantly, is a wonderful colleague. Working with her is easy: she is humble, affable, and a great person all around. I couldn’t think of a better person to work with. She is a consummate professional.

    — SK, Seminar Interpreter, U.S. Department of State

  • “Surpassed expectations ”

    Sydney not only proved to be capable of managing the pressure of the roles she assumed at BLS, she also surpassed expectations by achieving significant results for the company and its clients on both translation projects and interpreting assignments.

    – KB, Bilingual Language Services

  • “Inspires others to exceed expectations"

    Sydney comes to every project well-prepared and ready to work. Her positive attitude is contagious. She constantly supports the team and inspires others to exceed expectations within the profession and outside of it.

    – SG, Stanford Children’s Health

  • “Wonderful organizational skills”

    Sydney possesses wonderful organizational skills which have led to the success of several multi-city projects and long-term initiatives. She is very communicative and consistent: she makes time for collaboration and prepares for meetings to maximize productivity.

    – SG, Stanford Children’s Health

  • “A joy working with her”

    Sydney interpreted many patient and family sessions for me during her time as a staff English < > Spanish interpreter at Stanford Children’s Health. I could not recommend her more. She is a highly-skilled, talented interpreter and an enthusiastic, compassionate, and responsible colleague. It was a joy working with her.

    – KL, Stanford Children’s Health

  • “Clearly passionate about delivering the best services”

    Sydney is clearly passionate about delivering the best services possible to our Spanish-speaking families. She asks for clarification when needed and maintains transparency between provider, patient, and family.

    — KL, Stanford Children’s Health

  • “No reservations”

    I have no reservations whatsoever about recommending Sydney for any translation- or interpretation-related position. Her interest in and passion for language were apparent from the beginning, and her performance on real projects confirmed that she has the abilities and personality required to be an effective communicator.

    – KB, Bilingual Language Services

  • "A huge Thank You"

    A huge Thank You for your work on our Minority Participation project. You were wonderful to work with. I know larger groups can require extra work, patience, and attention. I hope we have an opportunity to work together again in the future.

    — Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program, US Department of State

  • "A great Professor"

    “I think Ms. Kaiserman is a really great professor. I have learned a lot, and I really enjoy her class.”

    — Student, Spanish 101

  • "Support and engagement"

    The way Ms. Kaiserman teaches lessons and her continued support and engagement with each student makes everyone feel part of the class and learning environment.

    — Student, Spanish 101

  • "Better able to communicate in Spanish"

    I am better able to communicate in Spanish with those in my life who speak it or want to know certain words or phrases thanks to this class.

    — Spanish 201 student

  • "Awesome job"

    The teacher does an awesome job explaining in detail what to expect.

    — Spanish 101 Student

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