SAUL RODRIGUEZ
Passionate Learner • Compassionate Peacemaker • Servant Leader
OBJECTIVE: A rewarding position where reaching out and providing support and services for others is priority.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in English and Spanish, experienced translator
Experience working in hospital settings as translator and providing support to Spanish speaking patients
Strong focus on ethics and open to learning from others
Experience working with men, women, and children of all ages
Worked in the public school system as a collaborating educator for high school students
education
B. A., Completion in process with concentration in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counseling and Spanish Ball State University, Muncie IN
Work experience
SILGAN PLASTICS, Ligonier, IN August 2011 – June 2015
Inspect parts
Send boxes to the shipping department
PHONE EXPRESS INC, Goshen, IN February 2009 – June 2011
Contact businesses to offer product
Answer telephone calls from customers
Obtain customer information such as name, address and payment method, and enter orders into computer
Inventory
GOSHEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Goshen, IN September 2003 – February 2009
Collaborating teacher in classrooms for Goshen High School and Goshen Middle School
Enhance learning methods to help high school students who struggled with English
Sponsor the Latino Club activities for community service
Mentor high school students and support them educationally so they can seek a better future
Provide translations between parents and teachers concerning students
Participated in the Bienvenido Facilitator Training- 2004
ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTERS, Goshen, IN January 2005 – September 2006
Performed general clerical work, attend phone calls, and make appointments for clients.
Planned the care and treatment plan for clients
Translated in the support groups
DELAWARE COUNTY JAIL, Muncie, IN May 2000 – January 2001
Help inmates deal with self-esteem and stress management
Coordinate activities for a group of inmates throughout the day.
voluntary service
ELKHART COUNTY HISPANIC HEALTH COALITION, Elkhart, IN September 2008 - 2010
Assisted in the yearly health fair held in Elkhart community
Translated for patients and physicians
Communicated the test results such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes for the Hispanic patients
GOSHEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Goshen, IN May 2004 – May 2005
Support academically and mentored students with gang related problems in the community
Translated at Goshen Middle School during parent and teachers conferences
additional background information
Born and raised in Mexico.
Came to live and study in the U.S. in 1993
International Experience: Traveled and toured Lima, Peru in summer 2008 and 2009, learned culture and society.
REFERENCES
Donna Hernandez *****.*.*********@*****.*** 361-***-****
Former Supervisor
721 E. Copano St, Mathis TX 78368
Jennifer Eberly
ELL Department Head *******@*************.*** 574-***-****
Goshen High School
Gabriela Tovar ******@*************.*** 574-***-**** ext 2708
Parent Liaison
Goshen Middle School
Nora Chavez Morales *******@*****.*** 574-***-****
School Counselor