Samuel Cruz

Native Spanish speaker with strong background in Applied Languages (English B2, French B1, German A2). Detail-oriented junior translator and localizer with knowledge of CAT tools, transcription, and subtitling. Experienced in text adaptation, cross-cultural communication, and language analysis. Currently finishing a B.A. in Languages, expected to graduate in 2027 and looking to contribute to translation, QA, and localization projects.

TEACHING ASSISTANT at Universidad de América Latina (2025-09 – Present)

• Reviewed, proofread, and adapted bilingual learning materials (English/Spanish) to ensure accuracy and cultural appropriateness for diverse student groups.
• Transposed and simplified complex language concepts into clear instructional content, ensuring precision and semantic clarity.
• Applied cross-cultural communication techniques and language evaluation criteria to assess written and oral student output.

LINGUISTIC EVALUATOR (ACADEMIC) at Universidad de América Latina

• Translated and proofread academic, technical, or general texts from English and French into Native Spanish.
• Performed subtitling and transcription tasks ensuring strict adherence to style guides and timecodes.

B.A. in Languages – Universidad de América Latina (2027)