Esl Instructor Medical Interpreter Federal and State court interpreter
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SONIA NASIEF, MA, BA
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
PERMANENT ADDRESS: 1918 West Cermak Road, #2 • Chicago, Illinois 60608-4204 E-MAIL ADDRESS: adxxfo@r.postjobfree.com
CONTACT NUMBERS: cellular: 847-***-****; home/fax: 773-***-**** CITIZENSHIP: United States of America
LANGUAGES: Native Arabic, Near Native English, Three Years of French CLEARANCE: United States Government Secret Clearance PROFILE
• A highly capable international consultant, language instructor, interpreter, translator, voice-over talent and cultural trainer. Native Arabic with ability to fluently speak, read and write in Modern Standard Arabic, as well as strong working knowledge of regional dialects throughout Iraq and the Middle East. Interpret and translate documents/spoken language with meticulous attention to accuracy.
• A resourceful, savvy leader. Manage complex projects from conception through completion; function independently or as integral member of team dynamic to consistently deliver timely results without sacrificing quality. Knowledgeable of the social and political cultures, as well as traditions and customs, of a wide variety of Arab tribes.
• A diplomatic, articulate communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively build lasting rapport and cultivate professional relationships with diverse population of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
EDUCATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY -- Chicago, Illinois
Working toward MA in Community Counseling 2011
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY -- Chicago, Illinois
• Master of Arts in Education 1998
- Emphasis: Educational Leadership/Adult Community College Administration UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO -- Chicago, Illinois
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications 1985
- Minor: Theatrical Arts
WILBUR WRIGHT JUNIOR COLLEGE -- Chicago, Illinois
• Successfully completed pre-requisite course work. 1980 to 1982
- Dean’s List
- International Honors Society
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Theta Omega Chapter
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CERTIFICATION • CREDENTIALS
AMERICAN TRANSLATORS ASSOCIATION (ATA)
Certified Translator (Arabic>English)
TRANSLATORS & INTERPRETERS GUILD (TTIG)
Certified Interpreter (Arabic<>English)
- Simultaneous/Consecutive/Juridicial
UNITED NATIONS
Certified (English Language)
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE
Certificate of Training in Medical and Health Care Interpreting UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Credentialed Simultaneous Interpreter
Credentialed Escort Interpreter
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Credentialed Instructor of Arabic
AOUSC
Credentialed Federal Court Roster Interpreter (Arabic<>English) STATE OF ILLINOIS
COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTS
Credentialed Interpreter
LICENSE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Licensed Illinois Notary Public Current
CONTRACT / CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/ATF 2010 to Present Translator/Transcriptionist
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / OFFICE OF MILITARY COMMISSIONS SCIENCE APPLICATION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC) 2009 to Present Simultaneous Military Court Reporter
LANGUAGE SELECT, NATIONAL USA 2009 to Present
Telephonic Interpreter
UNITED STATES FEDERAL COURTS
ILLINOIS NORTHERN DISTRICT 2000 to Present
Credentialed Court Interpreter
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTS 1999 to Present
Court Interpreter
WALSH MEDIA 1999 to Present
Voice-Over Talent
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CROSS CULTURAL INTERPRETING SERVICES
OF HEARTLAND ALLIANCE 1997 to Present
Medical Interpreter
INLINGUA INTERNATIONAL 1997 to 1999
Legal Interpreter / Translator / Voice-Over Talent ARAB-AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK 1996 to 1999
Cross-Cultural and Language Consultant
PRUDENTIAL RELOCATION SERVICES 1995 to 1997
Cross-Cultural and Language Consultant
UNITED NATIONS’ CHILDRENS FUND (UNICEF) 1993 to 1994 Project Consultant
UNITED NATIONS’ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP) 1993 to 1994 Project Consultant
UNITED NATIONS’ CHILDRENS FUND (UNICEF) 1990 to 1992 Translator / Interpreter / Voice-Over Talent / Project Consultant TEACHING EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTO DEL PROGRESSO LATINO 2011
ESL/Civics Instructor
TRITON COLLEGE 2010 to Present
ESL Instructor
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE 2008
Assistant Professor of Arabic
ARAB-AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK 2001 to 2006
ESL Instructor
TRITON COLLEGE 1999 to 2002
ESL Instructor
BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT #111 1999 to 2002
ESL Instructor, K-8
RICHARD DALEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1996
Instructor of Arabic
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2011
Medical Instructor/Resource staff
CITY OF CHICAGO OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
HAMDARD CENTER FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 2004
Project Director / Master Trainer
STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES LOCAL AREA NETWORK #77 (DCFS-LAN 77) 2002 to 2003
Program Director
UNIVERSAL FAMILY CONNECTION 1997
Child and Family Welfare Specialist
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF RELIGIOUS WOMEN (NARW) 1994 to 1995 Project Director / Master Trainer
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AWARDS
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
• Received Outstanding Interpreter Award 2004
- In recognition of valuable contributions to U.S. Department of State International Visitor Program, citizen diplomacy and field of international exchange.
STATE OF NEBRASKA
• Received Honorary Citizen Award 2003
- Given by the Governor in recognition of invaluable services provided to the State of Nebraska.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Titan Linguist Operations and Technical Support
- Military Linguist Training Course
• Defense Language Institute / Middle School I
- Smart Board Training (June 2007 Monterey, California)
• Defense Language Institute / Foreign Language Center
- Instructor Certification Course (May 2007 Monterey, California)
• Defense Language Institute
- Introduction to ILR Skill Levels (January 2007 Monterey, California)
• Chicago Area Translators & Interpreters Association
- Institute Day (February 2004 Chicago, Illinois)
• Illinois Council on Training
- Better Case Management Through Understanding
The Different Roles of Court Personnel
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
APNA GHAR ( “OUR HOUSE”) WOMEN AND CHILDREN
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER 2000 to Present Cross-Cultural Trainer
Develop and conduct training workshops on cultural sensitivity for agency employees; emphasize values and traditions of the Muslim community and the contemporary Middle East. Ensure provision of culturally-appropriate services to victims domestic violence.
JOBS FOR YOUTH 2009
Employment Trainer
SPECIAL OLYMPICS -- DUBLIN, IRELAND 2003
Conference Interpreter
ALBANY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 2001
Educational Trainer
CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2000
Cultural Trainer
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CONFERENCES
AMERICAN TRANSLATORS ASSOCIATION
• Annual Conference - New York, New York 2009
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INTERPRETERS ASSOCIATION
• Annual Conference - Boston, Massachusetts 2009
TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES BILINGUAL EDUCATION
• 28th Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois 2002
TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES BILINGUAL EDUCATION
• 26th Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois 2000
ILLINOIS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES BILINGUAL EDUCATION
• 25th Anniversary State Convention - Chicago, Illinois 1999 AMERICAN TRANSLATORS ASSOCIATION
• Annual Conference - St. Louis, Illinois 1999
PUBLICATIONS
"Interpreters Spread Too Thin"
The Interpreters Working Group Newsletter, Chicago Newspaper Guild (June 2000)
"One Hand Shake at a Time"
The Voice, TTIG News Letter, (Nov. 2004)
“ESL News”
The Kennedy Falcon, Burbank School District #111 School News (January/February 1999)
“The Arab-American Action Network wins a national award for a culturally- sensitive program that fights violence on all levels ” Commentary Newspaper (November 1, 1997)
“ESL classes are moving on”
Arab-American Action Network - The Notable News (Spring 1994) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Member, American Translators Associations (ATA)
• Member, Translators and Interpreters Guild (TTIG)
• Member, National Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators (NAJIT)
• Member, International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
• Member, American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA)
• Member, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Bilingual Education (TESOL.BE)
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