Translation & Editing

Good programmes depend on documents people can understand. I translate, edit and proofread education and development documents between English and Amharic, so that guidelines, training materials, survey tools and reports read naturally and stay faithful to the original.

As a native Amharic speaker with C2-level English, a TEFL specialist and a journal peer reviewer, I combine language skills with subject knowledge in education, teacher development and research. The Ministry of Education formally recognized my translation, proofreading and editing of its Education Management Information System (EMIS) guidelines.

Language profile

  • AmharicNative language
  • EnglishProficient user: C2 in listening, reading, speaking and writing
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What I offer

Language services

Translation

Guidelines, manuals, training materials, survey tools and reports, English to Amharic and Amharic to English.

Editing & proofreading

Reports, proposals, policy documents and publications checked for accuracy, clarity, consistency and tone.

Interpretation

English–Amharic interpretation for meetings, workshops, trainings and field visits.

Academic editing & peer review

Theses, dissertations and journal manuscripts, by a reviewer for three journals.

Technical & policy writing

Guidelines, frameworks, proposals, speeches, press releases and technical reports.

Survey tool translation

Questionnaires, tests and interview guides translated and adapted for fieldwork in Amharic.

Portfolio

Selected translation, editing and writing work

Translation
Completed

Education Management Information System (EMIS) Guidelines

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
Languages
English → Amharic
When
2025

Translated the EMIS guidelines from English into Amharic, then proofread and edited the final documents for accuracy, clarity and consistency. Formally recognized by the Ministry of Education (September 2025).

Peer review
Ongoing
3 manuscripts reviewed

Peer review for the Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication

For
Bahir Dar University
Languages
English
When
Nov 2025 to present

Evaluates the originality, research design, methodological rigour and contribution of manuscripts on English language education, with constructive recommendations for the editors.

Peer review
Completed
2 manuscripts reviewed

Peer review for Advances in Curriculum Design & Education

For
Wisdom Academic Press
Languages
English
When
13 to 25 May 2026

Reviewed two manuscripts for academic quality, methodological rigour, originality and contribution to curriculum design and education.

Peer review
Ongoing

Peer review for the Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies

For
Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
Languages
English
When
Jul 2026 to present

Independent reviewer evaluating manuscripts for scientific quality, methodological soundness, originality and relevance.

Technical & policy writing
Ongoing

Accreditation standards, quality assurance guidelines and technical reports for colleges of teacher education

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
When
Oct 2025 to present

Drafting and reviewing accreditation, licensing and renewal standards, assessment tools, quality assurance guidelines and technical reports.

Technical & policy writing
Completed

Guidelines, strategies, frameworks and proposals for national English language programmes

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
When
2017 to 2021

Wrote programme guidelines, strategies and frameworks, and proposals for large-scale language education initiatives.

Learning materials
Completed

Grades 1–8 English student books and teacher guides

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
Languages
English
When
2016 to 2017

Edited and improved student textbooks for accuracy, readability and learner-focused activities, and upgraded teacher guides with lesson planning tools and assessment strategies.

Learning materials
Completed

Classroom English (CRE) module

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
Languages
English
When
Dec 2017 to Jan 2018

Co-developed a Classroom English module for teachers of English-medium subjects in secondary and preparatory schools.

Technical & policy writing
Completed

Speeches, talking points, press releases and feature stories

For
Ministry of Education, Ethiopia
When
2013 to 2015

As the Ministry's Communication Officer, wrote speeches, talking points and key messages for senior officials, and articles, press releases and feature stories for media outlets.

Exam review
Completed

Mid-term and final English examinations

For
Lideta Catholic Cathedral School
Languages
English
When
2006 to 2013

As assistant head of the English department, reviewed, checked and edited examinations for fairness, clarity and alignment with the curriculum.

Editorial service

Journal peer review

Credentials

Language qualifications

  • International Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology in English Studies (Grade A)University of Allahabad, Department of English and Modern European Languages, with the World Association of Authors and Researchers
    16 to 21 Mar 2026
  • Empowerment through Knowledge: English as a Cultural and Educational Gateway Connecting AfricaU.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa
    4 to 5 Mar 2016
  • Teaching English (Primary Level): teacher development programmeBritish Council, Addis Ababa
    7 Apr 2011 to 10 Jun 2012

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