Isabel De Silva
London
Summary
Aspiring conference interpreter and translator with a strong academic background in Classics and Italian at the University of Oxford. Bilingual in English and Italian, with additional proficiency in Spanish and French. Experienced in translating texts between English, Italian and Spanish, proofreading, editing, and ensuring cultural accuracy. Passionate about multilingual communication, international relations, and cross-cultural exchange. Seeking an internship to develop professional translation and interpreting skills in preparation for a future career with the EU.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Translation Intern
CESIE
Palermo, Italy
2026.02 - 2026.08
- Translate a wide range of materials from English into Italian within the framework of Erasmus+ and other EU-funded programmes
- Work on project reports, articles, brochures, podcasts, manuals, handbooks and public-facing guidance documents
- Translate sustainability-focused content on themes including sustainable tourism and agrifood systems
- Conduct terminology research using glossaries, dictionaries and EU documentation
- Co-deliver a weekly introductory Italian language course for a group of Spanish young adults, strengthening multilingual communication and teaching skills
Camp Counsellor
Breezemont Day Camp
, USA
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Supervised and guided groups of children aged 5–14 in daily recreational and team-building activities
- Worked in a multilingual Spanish-English environment, adapting communication styles to support children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Volunteer English Teacher
YMCA Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Delivered one-hour English classes and activities to students aged 5-17
- Led 'conversation clubs' to improve spoken English among students and staff
Education
BA - Classics and Italian
Exeter College, University of Oxford
A levels - English Literature A*, Mathematics A*, Spanish A*
Chelsea Academy
LondonSkills
- Advanced multilingual written and spoken communication
- Text revision
- English and Italian language teaching experience
- Canva and digital communication tools
- Academic and institutional writing
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
French
Advanced
Timeline
Translation Intern
CESIE
2026.02 - 2026.08
Camp Counsellor
Breezemont Day Camp
2025.06 - 2025.08
Volunteer English Teacher
YMCA Colombia
2023.07 - 2023.08
A levels - English Literature A*, Mathematics A*, Spanish A*
Chelsea Academy
BA - Classics and Italian
Exeter College, University of Oxford