Rebeca Mayorga Calderón
Philologist
Santa Ana
Summary
An academic with a passion for languages, research, and effective communication. Experienced in editorial work for scientific journals, adept at adapting to diverse writing styles. A dedicated polyglot with a focus on creative expression and linguistic research. Skilled in making texts engaging while maintaining accuracy, with a collaborative and dedicated approach to projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Translator
Freelance Translator and Editor
Santa Ana, SJ
01.2019 - Current
- Un passé entre lignes (Central Bank Museums of Costa Rica)
- Those Who Capture: Indigenous Slavery in Southern Central America from the XVI to the XIX Century by Eugenia Ibarra Rojas and Rebeca Mayorga (Translator)
- Translated documents (EN, ES, FR, DE)
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
Editorial Assistant
Editorial De La Universidad De Costa Rica
San Pedro, Provincia de San Jose
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Manuscript review and evaluation.
- Development and line editing.
- Provided copy editing support to hit target dates for editorial and design productions with print and digital material.
- Supported senior editors with research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published articles.
Copywriter
TMC - Consulting and Labor
Santa Ana, SJ
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Website content writing.
- Website content proofreading.
- Copywriting.
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Transformed complex information into easily digestible pieces tailored for specific audience segments using plain language principles.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
- Confirmed compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines prior to publication.
Editorial Assistant
REVISTARQUIS
San Pedro, Provincia de San Jose
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Philological revision of academic articles.
- Manuscript handling.
- Copyediting and proofreading.
- Contributed original content when needed, showcasing writing skills alongside editorial duties.
Research Assistant
University of Costa Rica
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Linguistic data processing and data entry.
- Translation of academic texts.
- Philological revisions.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Content Writer & Copywriter
Carrizzo Globat LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Website content writing
- Website content translation (EN, ES, FR)
- Website content proofreading
- Copywriting
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
Artificial Intelligence Linguist for EN, FR, ES
Amazon
Santa Ana, Provincia De San José
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Transcribing linguistic content for Alexa.
- Linguistic coding with language engineers.
- Ensuring Alexa met the highest quality standards in three languages.
- Performed linguistic annotations for variety of NLP projects
- Translated complex texts for clients, ensuring accurate representation of source material in target languages.
Spanish Teacher and Interpreter
Asociación de Consultores y Asesores Internacionales
San José, Provincia de San Jose
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught Spanish as a foreign language to adult and senior refugees from French-speaking countries.
- Simultaneous interpretation Spanish-French and Spanish-English.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
Education
B.A. - French Studies
University of Costa Rica
San José, SJ 03.2014 - 11.2020
B.A. - Spanish Philology
University of Costa Rica
San José, SJ 03.2015 - 12.2023
Master's degree - Linguistics
University of Costa Rica
San José, SJ 03.2024 - Current
Skills
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Editing skills
- StackEdit
- Sublime
- Document translation
- Research and analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Literary and academic translation
- Technical document translation
- Proofreading expertise
Creative writing
Certification
The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager (Udemy)
Publications
- La lengua de los indios bribri en Costa Rica by H. Pittier de Fábrega and Rebeca Mayorga, Translation, 2024, Editorial de la Universidad de Costa Rica
- Those Who Capture: Indigenous slavery in southern Central America from the XVI to the XIX century by Eugenia Ibarra Rojas and Rebeca Mayorga, Translation, 2024, Springer Editorial
Timeline
Master's degree - Linguistics
University of Costa Rica
03.2024 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Editorial De La Universidad De Costa Rica
01.2024 - 05.2025
Copywriter
TMC - Consulting and Labor
01.2024 - 01.2025
Editorial Assistant
REVISTARQUIS
01.2023 - 01.2024
Content Writer & Copywriter
Carrizzo Globat LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
Artificial Intelligence Linguist for EN, FR, ES
Amazon
01.2020 - 01.2021
Translator
Freelance Translator and Editor
01.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Costa Rica
01.2019 - 01.2024
Spanish Teacher and Interpreter
Asociación de Consultores y Asesores Internacionales
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.A. - Spanish Philology
University of Costa Rica
03.2015 - 12.2023
B.A. - French Studies
University of Costa Rica
03.2014 - 11.2020
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