Betsy Vallen

Litchfield Park, AZ *****

ad2oob@r.postjobfree.com

+1-623-***-****

I have 17 years of experience as an over-the-phone interpreter. I am fluent in English, Burmese, Tamil, and Telugu. I have worked as an interpreter in diverse environments, mostly in medical, health, community, education, conferences (teachers, parents, students), legal, immigration, banking, transportation for immigrants and refugees, job search, unemployment, workplace compensation, COVID 19, job interviews, and work assessments.

Work Experience

Over the Phone Interpreter

International Rescue Committee - Phoenix, AZ

May 2023 to Present

• Provided in-time interpretation for clients of IRC in the Burmese language for refugee resettlements in the United States such as American culture, schooling, job searching, banking system, medical, and travel.

Interpreter

Propio Language Services - Litchfield Park, AZ

June 2018 to Present

• Provided in-time interpretation for clients of Telelanguage Inc. in three different languages (Burmese, Tamil, Telugu) consistently provided.

• Maintained professionalism which interpreting for clients in circumstances medical, social, legal, Immigration, and more. Received positive evaluation marks on a consistence basis. Interpreter

Cyracom International - Phoenix, AZ

August 2008 to November 2016

Provided in-time interpretation for clients of Cyracom in three different languages (Burmese, Tamil, Telugu) consistently provided. Maintained professionalism which interpreting for clients in circumstances medical, social, legal, and more. Received positive evaluation marks on a consistence basis. On Call Substitute ESL Teacher

Renton Technical College - Renton, WA

June 2007 to November 2012

Lead Teacher /Program Coordinator

Renton Technical College Child Care Center - Renton, WA August 2005 to September 2011

* Assisted in overseeing the development and implementation of appropriate curriculum

* Performed front desk/reception responsibilities, including phones, greeting and helping staff, parents, children and visitors, conducting tours for prospective parents, etc

* Assisted in managing staff schedules and student teacher schedules

* Enrolled new families, generated classroom rosters, and managed waiting lists

* Maintained program records for enrolled children as well as staff members

* Completed billing forms/invoices for DSHS and USDA for management approval Laboratory Assistant

Over lake Hospital - Bellevue, WA

January 1999 to June 2010

Lead Teacher, Headstart Program

Adell Maxwell Hopelink Child Care Center - Bellevue, WA June 1999 to June 2000

* Planned appropriate lessons and conducted teaching sessions

* Assisted in overseeing the development and implementation of appropriate curriculum

* Maintained records and conducted evaluations

Laboratory Assistant

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Kirkland, WA

August 1998 to January 1999

Interpreter for Cambodian Patients

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA

March 1998 to 1999

Phlebotomist and Center Processor

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA

1997 to 1999

Assistant Teacher

Cross-of Christ Ark Child Care - Bellevue, WA

March 1996 to 1998

* Assisted in planning appropriate lessons

* Assisted in conducting lessons with lead teachers

* Assisted in overseeing the development and implementation of appropriate curriculum

* Performed office responsibilities that included answering phones, greeting and helping staff, parents, children and visitors

Program Assistant

Holy Family of Jesus Christ Church - Tacoma, WA

November 1995 to January 1996

* Interpreter for Cambodian community and parents for the public school system

* Assisted with the mental health patients program Administrative Assistant

St. John's Episcopal Church

October 1993 to October 1995

General office work that included answering phones, keeping church records, assembling bulk mail and other projects as assigned

Program Coordinator

Khmer Health Advocates - Hartford, CT

December 1986 to August 1993

* Conducted health evaluations

* Translated for medical questioners

* Interviewed Cambodian families for research

* Interpreted for Cambodian community

* Supervised peer youth leaders

* Taught Khmer

* Supervised summer school for Cambodian children and served as translator Christian and Missionary Alliance

July 1985 to December 1986

Thailand and Cambodia

Medical Laboratory Technologist

* Supervised and trained refugees in the hospital lab

* Interpreted for Thai camp officers and Cambodian leaders Nutrition Field Coordinator

International Christian Aid

1983 to 1985

* Taught nutrition and health

* Supervised Feeding Program

Laboratory Technician

Sule Clinic - Rangoon, MM

1982 to 1983

Supervised lab work

Education

Teaching English as a Second Language

Seattle University - Seattle, WA

September 2003

Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Science Lake Washington Technical College USA - Kirkland, WA June 1999 to December 2001

Introduction to Public Health

University of Connecticut - Hartford, CT

September 1994

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Psychology

Rangoon Arts and Sciences University - Rangoon, MM 1969 to 1974

Diploma in TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATES

Pasteur Institute - Rangoon, MM

1966 to 1969

Skills

• EXCEL

• MICROSOFT OUTLOOK

• OUTLOOK

• WORD

Additional Information

SKILLS

Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Advanced Excel and Access

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