Heri Ismail

Sundanese language professional, translator, and educator with an academic background in Arabic Language and Literature from Universitas Padjadjaran and experience in teaching and language-related content. Experienced in translating and adapting Indonesian texts into natural, fluent Sundanese, with strong attention to meaning, context, tone, cultural nuance, and everyday language use. Teaching experience has strengthened the ability to explain language clearly, identify errors, and provide understandable feedback.

Interested in contributing to AI language evaluation, AI training, linguistic quality review, data annotation, localization, transcription, and Sundanese language projects.

Elementary School Teacher

• Teach and explain learning materials in a clear and accessible way.
• Adapt explanations and learning materials according to students' levels of understanding.
• Review written language for clarity, accuracy, and appropriate word choice.
• Communicate effectively using Indonesian and Sundanese in educational and everyday contexts.
• Develop the ability to identify misunderstandings and explain concepts using alternative wording.

Freelance / Independent Sundanese Translator & Content Creator

• Translate and adapt Indonesian texts into natural and readable Sundanese.
• Preserve the original meaning, tone, context, and intended message when translating.
• Refine translations to make them sound natural rather than mechanically translated.
• Review sentence structure, word choice, expressions, and Sundanese language flow.
• Adapt formal and literary material into Sundanese that is appropriate for everyday readers.
• Develop and maintain Sundanese translation samples as a professional portfolio.

Arabic Language and Literature – Universitas Padjadjaran