Manuel Mendizabal
Manuel Mendizabal

Spanish Language School Director, Interpreter and Translator

Open to offers · Member since 12 Jul 2026
Location
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a bilingual Spanish and English language professional with more than 34 years of experience in language education, translation, interpretation, proofreading, and linguistic quality assurance.

I have directed Honduras Spanish Language School since 1992, where I supervise educators, train new teachers, manage client communication and payments, and teach Spanish, Latin American culture, and regional customs.

I work as a Spanish localization specialist, medical and legal interpreter, translator, editor, and proofreader. My experience includes customer service, quality assurance, document review, linguistic correction, and simultaneous interpretation.

I have taught Spanish and English in public and private schools, online programs, and specialized training environments. I have also instructed U.S. Military Special Forces, Peace Corps volunteers, Canadian employees, and international students.

My professional background includes assignments with Doctors Without Borders, Global-CIC, Allied Global, Canadian Cooperative Association, and various NGOs. I have supported international teams through interpretation, translation, logistics coordination, and cultural instruction.

I hold academic training in Business Administration, Linguistics, and English language studies in Honduras and the United States. I am committed to clear communication, accurate language services, and high-quality customer support.

Skills

14 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Director, Spanish Teacher, Translator and Interpreter Honduras Spanish Language School

Directed a Spanish language school and delivered Spanish instruction, cultural education, and Latin American customs training to international learners. Supervised fellow educators and trained new teachers.

Managed customer emails, incoming client calls, program inquiries, FAQs, payments, and service quality. Also provided translation, interpretation, editing, proofreading, localization, and linguistic QA services.

Spanish Instructor, Translator, Interpreter and Proofreader 03 ENTERPRISES Ltd.

Served as a Spanish instructor for U.S. Military Special Forces and taught Latin American culture to students.

Provided translation, interpretation, and proofreading services for an American company, ensuring accurate communication and linguistically correct materials.

Interpreter, Translator, Document Reviewer and Spanish Instructor Canadian Cooperative Association

Supported Canadian employees as an interpreter, translator, document reviewer, and Spanish language instructor.

Provided personal security officer support alongside language and communication services for international personnel.

Medical and Legal Interpreter Allied Global

Worked as a medical and legal interpreter in Honduras, facilitating communication between Spanish- and English-speaking parties.

Applied terminology knowledge, customer service experience, and linguistic accuracy in medical and legal interpretation assignments.

Logistics and Storage Supervisor Global-CIC / DSU

Supervised logistics and storage operations at Soto Cano Air Force Base in Palmerola, Comayagua, Honduras.

Managed incoming U.S. military aircraft supplies and acted as a point of contact between Honduran and U.S. military staff.

Spanish Language Instructor Instituto de Entrenamiento Arawak / D.E.A.

Taught Spanish as a second language to U.S. Peace Corps volunteers in Santa Lucía, Francisco Morazán.

Delivered instruction on Latin American culture and customs to support cultural adaptation and effective communication.

Spanish Instructor, Translator, Proofreader and Interpreter Doctors Without Borders

Provided Spanish language instruction and translation support for Doctors Without Borders personnel.

Translated documentation, interpreted communications, and proofread materials to maintain clarity and linguistic accuracy.

Education

Learning history

Institute of Defense, United States Department of Defense

American Language Course, English Language

Completed the American Language Course at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

University of Pennsylvania

English Language Program for International Students, English Language and Linguistics

Completed English language studies for international students and coursework in linguistics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Liceo Salvador

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Linguistics

Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business and Administration and studied linguistics, Latin American culture, and customs.

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