Spanish Interpreter

• Feb 2021 - Present

Gymnastics Instructor

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

Gymnastics classes and Adult Spanish classes at Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Gymnastics classes and Adult Spanish classes at Saint Paul Parks & Recreation

Bilingal Spanish Community Organizer

• Dec 2017 - May 2019

Lead Teacher

• May 2016 - Jul 2017

Bilingual Spanish Reserve Teacher

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

Worked at various (Spanish immersion) schools around the Twin Cities metro. Maintained good rapport with diverse students, taught different subjects and age groups. Communicated and presented materials in a way that was easy to comprehend. Worked at various (Spanish immersion) schools around the Twin Cities metro. Maintained good rapport with diverse students, taught different subjects and age groups. Communicated and presented materials in a way that was easy to comprehend.

Immigration Legal Assistant

• Dec 2014 - Feb 2015

Maintained filing and billing departments, performed office duties and translated for civil attorney. Maintained filing and billing departments, performed office duties and translated for civil attorney.

Healthcare Translator and Interpreter (volunteer)

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2013

Translated numerous healthcare documents provided to the Hispanic population at free Healthcare clinics. Offered interpreting expertise. Translated numerous healthcare documents provided to the Hispanic population at free Healthcare clinics. Offered interpreting expertise.

Puerto Rico Site Staff (seasonal)

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

Cast vision to volunteers; delegated maintenance and clean-up tasks to youth. Built and developed cross-cultural and cross-generational relationships with community members and participants, as well as interpreted and translated for community members and participants. Led groups in activities, spoke to and related with large groups. Worked with 15-20 church and school groups of various backgrounds over the summer. Positively interacted with Adult Leaders. Assisted and led in the coordination of meals for 50-60 participants weekly. Served as a liaison between groups and the community they came to serve. Learned about and understood the community, history, culture, and needs of Arecibo, PR in order to best introduce the city to newcomers. Show less

Bilingual Spanish Family Service Worker

• Oct 2012 - May 2013

Worked as a Family Service Worker; connecting (Hispanic) families to resources in Anoka County.Served as an advocate to (Hispanic) families in the Anoka and Washington counties. Connected with families to improve well-being, referenced Family Partnership Agreement. Substituted in Head Start classrooms/sites in the event of the absence of a teacher. Collaborated with Hispanic families about attendance and enrollment issues. Translated numerous Head Start documents into the Spanish language, served as an interpreter. Show less

Spanish Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

Taught High School and Middle School Spanish to students ages 13-18. Created lesson plans for each day to guide students* learning. Established and maintained respect and rapport with students. Collaborated with Clayton High School Principal Ed Cerney on a regular basis about teaching strategies and related topics. Reviewed his classroom evaluation and observation(s). Taught High School and Middle School Spanish to students ages 13-18. Created lesson plans for each day to guide students* learning. Established and maintained respect and rapport with students. Collaborated with Clayton High School Principal Ed Cerney on a regular basis about teaching strategies and related topics. Reviewed his classroom evaluation and observation(s).

Americorps Member

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

Assisted the Barron County Safe & Stable Families Coalition in working to reduce teen substance abuse, to encourage the safety of teens, and to promote stable and healthy families. Assisted coworkers with technical difficulties and computer use in the office. Used Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, and Publisher (also competent in using Mac computers). Organized and led the T.A.T.U. (Teens Against Tobacco Use) program for (Mexican and Somali) youth ranging from 10-13 years old to discourage future potential use of tobacco products. Created curriculum for T.A.T.U. programming. Show less

Spanish professor's assistant

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

I assisted Professor Fabiola Varela Garcia with creating materials for her Spanish classes. I assisted Professor Fabiola Varela Garcia with creating materials for her Spanish classes.

Customer Service Representative

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

Assisted Hispanic customers by interpreting to adequately meet customer needs. Cashed checks for (Hispanic) customers and prepared money orders. Communicated with different departments about products available upon request. Assisted customers in returning items and making exchanges to ensure customer satisfaction. Computed amount of postage required for outgoing mail, according to weight and classification. Assisted Hispanic customers by interpreting to adequately meet customer needs. Cashed checks for (Hispanic) customers and prepared money orders. Communicated with different departments about products available upon request. Assisted customers in returning items and making exchanges to ensure customer satisfaction. Computed amount of postage required for outgoing mail, according to weight and classification.

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2006 - Jul 2009

Worked as an Administrative Assistant, assisting the Executive Director. Worked directly with youth and parents of Club members, provided a strong support system. Planned and executed a Spanish multicultural day at the Club, prepared a Mexican meal and helped children make piñatas. Accurately filed paperwork in subsequent departments. Translated letters sent home to Hispanic parents. Worked as an Administrative Assistant, assisting the Executive Director. Worked directly with youth and parents of Club members, provided a strong support system. Planned and executed a Spanish multicultural day at the Club, prepared a Mexican meal and helped children make piñatas. Accurately filed paperwork in subsequent departments. Translated letters sent home to Hispanic parents.

Service Learning

• Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

Volunteered with the Criminal Justice Department and the Hudson Police Department to perform alcohol Compliance Checks at Hudson area alcohol establishments. Helped prepare and complete compliance check reporting documents for the Hudson Police Department. Volunteered with the Criminal Justice Department and the Hudson Police Department to perform alcohol Compliance Checks at Hudson area alcohol establishments. Helped prepare and complete compliance check reporting documents for the Hudson Police Department.