Security Clearance Health Care

DIETMAR J. PEREZ

*** * *** ******* **** suite *** # 242 Irving Tx 75039

817-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Dedicated Certified Spanish teacher and certified linguist specializing in Spanish-English interpretation and translation, with over a decade of experience in healthcare, business, and educational settings. Adept at bridging cultural and linguistic gaps to provide exceptional communication solutions. Holder of a federal DEA security clearance and recognized for delivering high-quality results in diverse professional environments. TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified as Highly Qualified to Teach Spanish in the State of Texas by TExES - TEA, Texas Education Agency, on 613 LOTE -SPANISH EC-12

EDUCATION:

American InterContinental University:HoffmanEstates, IL Bachelor in Business Administration,Major: Management 2009 Graduated with Magna Cum- Laude GPA: 3.70

NU National University:San Diego,

Master’s Degree in Science of Marketing Major: GlobalMarketing 2023 Graduate in November 2023

Federal Security Clearance:

Currently, holding a federal government security clearance by the DEA, includingpersonnel security clearances

(PCL) and facility security clearances (FCL).

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

● Nationally certified by CCHI as a medical interpreter,

● certified as highly qualified to teach Spanish in the State of Texas by TExES TEA, the Texas Education Agency, on 613 LOTE SPANISH EC12.

● successfully passed the oral language assessment administered by the Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators.

● successfully passed the TAHIT (Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators) exam. EMPLOYMENT:

Great Hearts Irving Upper School.06/2024 - Present Spanish High School Teacher.Irving, TX

● Created rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, and daily lesson plans.

● Developed and conducted oral and written classroom assessments.

● Supported parent/guardian and teacher effective communication through school event attendance and parent conferences.

● Attended training for continuous professional development and weekly staff meetings. ULG United Language Group

Spanish-English OPI- VRI Medical Interpreter 07/2019 to Present Remote Position

● responsible for the accurate interpretation/translation of healthcare information and written documents to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families.

● Accurately interpret medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses, or other health care staff and translate them for Spanish-speaking patients/families; and accurately communicate questions and/or concerns from Spanish-speaking patients/families to physicians, nurses, or other health care staff.

Metlang

12/5/2018 to Present

Spanish Analytic Linguist DEA

●MONITOR: Listen to or read foreign language communications to perform immediate verbal summaries

●TRANSCRIBE: Review audio/video material and write/transcribe information with a superb degree of accuracy and expression

●TRANSLATE: Accurately translate a wide variety of complex material from Spanish into Standard English

●EVALUATE: Objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments on changing situations

●SUMMARIZE: Provide verbal and written summaries of day-to-day communications across all levels of the Spanish language, including complex and/or highly idiomatic speech, slang, and colloquial expressions

●SAFEGUARD: Work to a professional code of ethics with confidentiality and neutrality. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Spanish-English Medical Interpreter / Translator 12/2018 to 06/2021 Dallas, TX

● Responsible for the accurate interpretation/translation of healthcare information and written documents to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families.

● Accurately interpret medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff and translate for Spanish-speaking patients/families; and accurately communicate questions and/or concerns from Spanish-speaking patients/families to physicians, nurses or health care staff.

Therapy 2000 - PRN BASIS 07/2010-12/2018

Spanish Healthcare/Medical Interpreter,FortWorth, TX

● Responsible for in-home visits and over-the-phone interpreting for Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapists and Durable Medical Equipment companies.

● Explain patient rights and company policies and procedures as they pertain to the patient

● Provide proper understanding and answer any patients and medical staff relevant questions

● Maintain effective communication with medical staff, patients and their family members

● Strong understanding of patient’s cultural differences

● Successfully perform Staffing Coordinator functions at a home health environment

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