Carola Murray-Seegert

Translator and Copy-Editor

Oberursel, Hesse, Germany

About

I specialize in translating and copy-editing academic texts in the fields of archaeology, anthropology and museum education. I am especially interested in making German museums and historic settings accessible to English-speaking visitors. I also enjoy leading tours of the Saalburg Roman Fort, the Heidetraenk Oppidum (an Iron Age/Celtic site in Germany's Taunus Mountains), and Oberursel's 17th century 'Altstadt'.

Experience

  • Freelance Translator and Copy-Editor at www.MurraySeegertTranslations.com
    Oct 1995 - Present · 30 yrs 10 mos

    I specialise in archaeology and ancient history, translating texts from German to English or copy-editing English publications for museums and scholars. Visit my website at www.murrayseegerttranslations.com for more information about services and prices.

  • Tour Guide and Translator (Honorarkraft) at Saalburg Roman Fort and Archaeological Park
    1999 - Present · 27 yrs 7 mos

    I guide private tours of the Saalburg, a reconstructed Roman fort in Germany's Taunus Mountains. As needed, I also translate the museum's information panels, exhibit texts and publications from German to English.

  • Upper School Learning Support Specialist at Frankfurt International School
    2000 - 2011 · 11 yrs

    Provided academic support for students with learning disabilities. Helped young people to structure and edit their written work and taught them how to circumvent reading difficulties. Supported student transition from secondary school to higher education. Led an extra-curricular archaeology club, working with the District Archaeologist and the Saalburg Museum to maintain and improve the sites at the Klein Feldberg, the Heidetränk Oppidum, the Limes and the Saalburg.

  • Teacher of Students with Special Needs at Department of Defense Dependents Schools
    1987 - 1998 · 11 yrs

    Taught in the Independent Living Center (ILC).