Spanish-English Translator and Tutor

EDUCATION

B.A. Spanish, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA May 2015

Minors: International Studies and Japanese

GPA: 3.90/4.0

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador August 2014 - December 2014

Full Spanish language immersion with a homestay family.

Explored Latino dance culture through the university’s Salsa Club.

Briefly interpreted Spanish>English for a non-speaker during a university excursion.

Kyoto Japanese Language School, Kyoto, Japan July 2013 - August 2013

Full Japanese language immersion with a homestay family.

Intensive Japanese language study through academic classes and real world expeditions.

Potomac Falls High School, Sterling, VA June 2011 High School Advanced Diploma, GPA: 4.37/4.0

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Multicultural Communication

Spanish for Oral Proficiency

Introduction to Spanish Translation

Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

Language and Translation

Spanish for the Business Professions

WORK EXPERIENCE

Designer, KEEP Collective, January 2016 - Present

Translator/Journalist Intern, Latin American News Digest, July 2015 - Present

Gist translated news articles from Spanish to English weekly, about 2,000 words on average.

Completed within a turn-around time of about 2 days.

Previous sections written: Society, Inter-American Relations.

Server, Sake House Japanese Restaurant, June 2015 - Present

Spanish-English Interpreter, TNB Language Service, December 2015 - March 2016

Interpreted for one traffic court case assignment.

Imagineer, Housing and Residence Life, Virginia Tech, January 2015 - May 2015

Resident Advisor, Housing and Residence Life, Virginia Tech, August 2012 - Present

Beginner and Intermediate Spanish Tutor, September 2010 - May 2011, June 2014 - August 2014

Instructor, Jeff Smith’s Mile High Karate, June 2009 - March 2011

HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS

Oral Proficiency Interview – Advanced Level Spanish, January 2015

Dean’s List; Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Culture Show Co-Coordinator, Japanese Cultural Association, August 2012 - May 2015

Salsa Club, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, September 2014 - December 2014

Flamenco Club, Virginia Tech, January 2013 - May 2013

Latin Link, Virginia Tech, September 2012 - May 2013

Language Exchange Coordinator, Virginia Tech Spanish Club, September 2011 - May 2013

Formulated partnerships among 35 participants for Spanish and English speaking practice.

Boosted program advertisement toward the student and Hispanic population in Blacksburg.

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