Meticulous proofreading and native English checks to ensure your content is polished, accurate, and professionally refined.

Job Details:

I specialize in providing high-quality proofreading and native English checks, ensuring your content is clear, accurate, and professional. With a strong background in teaching English and extensive experience in communication, I bring an exceptional eye for detail to all my work.

In addition to proofreading, I offer general localization services to help you adapt your content to the nuances of English-speaking audiences. My experience living and working in Japan has given me a deep understanding of cultural differences, which I apply to make your content more relatable and effective.

I also offer English language lessons tailored to various skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Whether you're looking to improve your conversational English or prepare for specific exams, I can create customized lessons that meet your goals.

For those in need of interpretation and guiding services, I can assist with English communication during tours, meetings, or events. My experience in Japan makes me well-suited to help with navigating both language and cultural barriers.

Finally, I provide post-editing services to refine machine-translated text into natural, fluent English. This service is ideal for those who use automated translation tools but want a final, human touch to ensure quality.

Let me help you communicate your message with precision, clarity, and cultural sensitivity.

Case Study 1: Enhancing Academic Materials for University Students (Proofreading & Native English Checks)
Challenge: While working as a part-time lecturer and tutor at the University of the Western Cape, I encountered several academic materials, including research papers and exam scripts, that required careful proofreading. Many of these documents needed refinement to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation.

Solution: Drawing on my academic background and experience in teaching, I meticulously reviewed and proofread these materials. I focused on correcting grammatical errors, improving sentence structure, and ensuring that complex ideas were clearly conveyed. My approach was to maintain the original intent of the authors while enhancing the overall readability.

Result: The revised academic materials were well-received by both students and faculty. My attention to detail helped students present their work more effectively, leading to better grades and a deeper understanding of the course content. This experience honed my skills in proofreading and provided a strong foundation for offering these services as a freelancer.

Case Study 2: Localizing English Lessons for Japanese Students (Language Lessons & Localization)
Challenge: In my current role as an Assistant Language Teacher in Tosu-city, Japan, I faced the challenge of adapting English lessons to meet the needs of Japanese junior and elementary students. The existing lesson plans were often too rigid and did not fully account for the cultural and linguistic differences between English and Japanese.

Solution: I took the initiative to localize the lesson content, making it more relevant and accessible to Japanese students. This involved simplifying language structures, incorporating cultural references familiar to the students, and using teaching methods that aligned with their learning styles. I also provided additional support through personalized feedback and tailored exercises.

Result: My localized approach resulted in increased student engagement and participation. Students began to show more confidence in using English, both in the classroom and in everyday situations. This success reinforced my ability to adapt content for different audiences, a skill that is directly applicable to localization work as a freelancer.

Monday to Friday 18:00-22:00
Saturday to Sunday 10:00-17:00