Elizabeth A. Brank
Antioch, TN. 37013
Objective: seeking a position wherein my bilingual abilities could be utilized.
Professional Experience
Feb. 2005 to Present Vanderbilt Integrated Providers
Springfield, TN.
Medical Translator/Receptionist: Responsible for facilitating communication
between Physician and non-English speaking parents. Compile,
organize, and if necessary transfer medical records. Verifying
patient insurance coverage. Confirm patient appointments.
Daily collection of patient copays. Scanning and posting
pertinent information to patient medical record. Knowledge
of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Aug. 1995 to June 2003
Fayette County Board of Education
Lexington, KY.
ESL Teacher: Responsible for testing and individualized instruction for
non-English speaking children. Served as a mediator between
parents and the school. Equity committee, Chair 2002-2003
Sept. 2003 to Aug. 2005 Red Lobster
Oct. 1992 to Aug. 1999 Lexington, KY. & Madison, TN.
Server: Responsible for courteous and efficient service. Maintained personal
daily audit of customer sales. Serviced clients in any way possible
to promote a positive atmosphere.
Sept. 1990 to Aug. 1992 Warren County Board of Education
Bowling Green, KY.
Substitute Teacher: Substitute teacher for primary, middle, and secondary schools.
Implemented teacher’s daily class room objectives. Assisted
students’ comprehension of content material.
Oct. 1989 to June 1990 Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY.
Assistant Student Cartographer: Compiled data to create maps. Worked for
Department of Geography and Geology doing contract
work for the University and private sector.
Education
Aug. 1986 to June 1990 Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY.
Modern Languages: Intermediate to advanced studies of Hispanic culture,
Literature, grammar and conversation. Student
operator of Language Lab Resource Center. Assisted
students in locating reference materials. Bachelor of Arts.
Aug. 2000 to June 2002 University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY.
English as a Second Language: Studies in methods of second language
acquisition and computer applications.
Graduate studies.
Organizations
Sept. 1990 to Present Church
Volunteer Minister: Volunteer Minister in Bible studies. Dedicate 17 to 20 hours
per week ministering to non-English speaking community.
Nov. 2000 to 2002 TESOL
Member: State Chapter, Teachers of English to Speakers of other
Languages.