MARGARITA SOLIS
**** ****** **** **** * Crestwood, MO 63123
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/margarita-solis/29/829/88b
314-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: As a MAT in Secondary Education student at Webster University, I am seeking a full-time position where I can use my experience as a Spanish Interpreter to benefit your company’s customer service and sales goals.
SKILLS:
Fluent in Spanish and English Languages
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Effective interacting with and assisting diverse students
EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Spanish Interpreter, International Language Center (ILC), St. Louis, MO July 2011–July 2012
Provider of freelance interpretation services for Spanish speaking clients during medical, dental and other social service related appointments throughout St. Louis city and county
Title 1 Math Specialist (full-time), St. Louis Language Immersion Schools (SLLIS),
August 2012– June 2013
Assistant Math teacher, K-3, in the Spanish School (TSS) for seven classes helping provide additional support in Spanish to students who most struggle with math lessons by working with them in small groups
Title 1 Teacher Assistant (part-time), SLLIS, St. Louis, MO January 2012–June 2012
International Institute volunteer, St. Louis, MO July 2011– December 2011
Tutored non-English speaking immigrants in Basic English literacy to prepare to pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam
Documented clients progress in work to aid Citizenship Class Instructor
Undergraduate Student Intern, SLARC, St. Louis, MO June 2009-September 2009
Entered volunteer information into computer files
Attended and took notes at Community Integration focus-groups
Testing Center Assistant, WEBSTER UNIVERSITY’S TESTING CENTER, St. Louis, MO May 2007 - September 2010
Proctored exams by explaining testing procedures and oversaw students taking, both Webster University and external tests, for academic placement or credit
Returned the exams to be graded by fax, email or original copy format to the originators (teachers, companies, educational facilities)
Scheduled testing appointments, answered questions by phone or email and relayed messages in person or by phone throughout the campus
EDUCATION:
MAT in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Spanish (GPA 3.53), WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO In Progress
Spanish Praxis Exam, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO March 26, 2013
Test Code 5195 Spanish: World Language, Score of 190/200
BA in Spanish with a minor in Sociology (GPA 3.49), WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO August 2005 – May 2011
Extended Spanish and Cultural Immersion Study Program in Mendoza, Argentina at Webster University affiliated campus from May 2006 - July 2006