Magda D. Z. Huf
Pretoria
Summary
Seasoned Translator and Proofreader with 20 years of experience in English ↔ Portuguese translation. Expertise includes translating theological works, Christian literature, academic texts, and children's books. Delivers culturally sensitive translations through editorial adaptation and text revision, enhancing clarity and precision.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Editora Concordia
Porto Alegre, Brazil
01.2008 - Current
- Translated Catarina, minha querida, enhancing accessibility to broader audiences (2017).
- Deus de seu pai (2021).
- Translated O casal diante de Deus, facilitating understanding of complex themes (2008).
- Wrote theological articles focusing on various topics.
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Lutheran Hour
01.2003 - Current
- Bíblia “Elas falam de Deus” (2015, Article Author & Translator)
- Sozinho e de Bem com a Vida (2008, Translator)
- Daily devotional Cinco Minutos com Jesus (Proofreader)
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Bible Society of Brazil
01.1996 - 12.2024
- Bíblia Sagrada com Reflexões de Lutero (2015, Translator & Proofreader)
- 99 Histórias da Bíblia (2015, Translator)
- Quem é Quem na Bíblia (2013, Translator)
- A Bíblia e sua História (2006, Translator & Proofreader)
- Aventuras da Bíblia (2004, Translator, 32-volume children’s series)
Portuguese Language Lecturer & Academic Supervisor
Lutheran College of São Paulo
01.2012 - 12.2022
Proofreader
Editora On Line
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Enhanced clarity and grammar of publications to improve reader comprehension.
Instructor
Top Tutors
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Portuguese for foreigners & in-company English.
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Rideel Publishing
01.2010 - 12.2011
Religious Education for Deaf Students (LIBRAS)
Concordia Special School
01.1998 - 12.2004
Education
Master’s - Theory of Literature
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, GP South Africa12-2026
SEO Basics -
Mirago Marketing Digital
Online01-2023
Postgraduate - English Language Translation
Gama Filho University
online01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English/Portuguese
Methodist University of São Paulo
São Paulo - Brazil01-2006
Bachelor’s - Theology for Education
Instituto Concordia de São Paulo
São Paulo - Brazil01-2002
Skills
- Translation and proofreading
- Written translation
- Ghostwriting
- Language teaching
- Cultural competency
- Time management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- SEO fundamentals
Custom Section
- English ↔ Portuguese Translation (literary, academic, theological, children’s literature)
- Spanish → Portuguese Translation (children’s literature)
- German → Portuguese (basic proficiency)
- Proofreading & Editing for publication standards
- Ghostwriting & Text Adaptation
- Multilingual familiarity: isiZulu, Greek, Hebrew, Latin
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
http://www.linkedin.com/in/magda-zimmer-huf
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
References
- Adelar Munieweg - Hora Luterana (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelar-munieweg-14484613b/)
- Caroline Almeida - Concórdia Editora (https://www.linkedin.com/in/decarolinealmeida/)
- Mario Fukue - Hora Luterana (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-fukue-36559845/)
- Paulo Teixeira - Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-teixeira-br-ubs-66757620/)
- José Roberto Nascimento - Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos%C3%A9-roberto-nascimento-409076111/)
Timeline
Portuguese Language Lecturer & Academic Supervisor
Lutheran College of São Paulo
01.2012 - 12.2022
Proofreader
Editora On Line
01.2011 - 12.2011
Instructor
Top Tutors
01.2011 - 12.2011
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Rideel Publishing
01.2010 - 12.2011
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Editora Concordia
01.2008 - Current
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
Lutheran Hour
01.2003 - Current
Religious Education for Deaf Students (LIBRAS)
Concordia Special School
01.1998 - 12.2004
Freelance Translator & Proofreader
Bible Society of Brazil
01.1996 - 12.2024
Master’s - Theory of Literature
University of Pretoria
SEO Basics -
Mirago Marketing Digital
Postgraduate - English Language Translation
Gama Filho University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Portuguese
Methodist University of São Paulo
Bachelor’s - Theology for Education
Instituto Concordia de São Paulo