Beatrice Pires-Stadler (translator)

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Fully bilingual (German/English), semi-retired university instructor with excellent written and verbal skills in both languages and 30+ years of experience. M.A. (English) / Diploma in Translation / TESL/TEFL Certification.

Beatrice pires-stadler

ACADEMIC SUMMARY

2014          TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Certificate - University of Toronto, Canada

1984          Diploma in Translation (German/English) - University of British Columbia, Canada

1983          M.A. (English – Linguistics) - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

1978          B. A. + B. Ed. (equivalent) (German, French, English, Education) - University of Zurich, CH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE TRANSLATION (1984 - present)

ACADEMIC TEACHING

1985 ‑ 2014        Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, B.C. Faculty in Modern Languages (German)

1988 ‑ 1997        Capilano College, North Vancouver, B.C. Instructor (German)

ADMINISTRATION (Kwantlen Polytechnic University)

Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2008    Associate Dean (Acting), Social Sciences

April – Sept. 2006           Dean of Humanities (Acting)

May  – June 2005            Dean of Humanities (Acting)

2001 – 2006                     Chair of Modern Languages


Native language: German
Translates from: English, German
Translates into: English, German


User links: Website LinkedIn

Books fully translated by this user:

TitleTranslate intoRoleRating
German
Main translator
Author review:
Bea works with immense care and diligence and affection for the translation. Her work is of the very highest standard. She communicates regularly, and completes the work efficiently. She translated a complex philosophical work in just two months! If I could give her ten stars, I would.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Beatrice is a very thorough translator, great work!
German
Main translator
Author review:
Bea did a fabulous job translating a difficult subject into German. Speaking the language myself I could actually see the effort she put into the work to make sure it sounded like I intended it to. She also was timely and lovely to work with! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
German
Main translator
Author review:
Excellent translation, very easy to work with, fast and efficient.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Another fantastic translation by Beatrice. Thank you!
German
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Author review:
Beatrice always goes above and beyond when translating. If something doesn't fit in with her native language (German) then she happily solves the problem. Another excellent translation. Thank you!
German
Main translator
Author review:
Wonderful translator, highly recommended! Very careful and thorough.
German
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Author review:
Beatrice is an incredibly proficient translator. Thank you once again.
German
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Author review:
A fantastic translation by Beatrice. Some of the story was not appropriate for the German language and this sections were changed by Beatrice.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Thank you Bea for another brilliant translation into German.
German
Main translator
Author review:
An outstanding translator, Beatrice is also assisting with marketing.
German
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Author review:
Excellent communication and an outstanding translator.
German
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Author review:
It was a pleasure to have Beatrice translate my Book. Beatrice is professional and met all deadlines. She is also easy to communicate with and contributes suggestions and value which she believes may help. Thank You!
German
Main translator
Author review:
Beatrice is very professional and completed the translation on time. Beatrice is easy to communicate with and offers input to add value to your project. Thank You!

Canceled translations by this user:

TitleTranslate intoRoleRating
German
Main translator
Author review:
Terrific job! Bea is fast and friendly, thorough and professional. She is intuitive and easy to work with. I highly recommend her.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Bea is very detail-oriented and it shows in her work! Her translation is flawless and she kept in touch the entire time. You can tell she has a true passion for translation! Bea is also one of the fastest translators I've had the pleasure to work with.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Bea is very thorough, has excellent communication skills and has been a pleasure to work with. My slugs and I are very satisfied. So satisfied that even more of our books will be translated.
German
Main translator
Author review:
Swift, and professionally done. Beatrice is incredibly thorough and a pleasure to work with.


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