Hi, I’m
Amelia Peláez Torres
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated Foreign Language Teacher with nine years of experience in education and four years in public health, including two years as a simultaneous and consecutive interpreter. Trained COVID-19 Contact Tracer and Case Investigator with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with extensive knowledge of Hispanic cultures and dialects. Self-motivated and skilled in both written and verbal communication.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
Languages
Work History
Florida Department of Health
Contact Tracer
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Established rapport with patients, providing vital information in English and Spanish, contributing to control of virus transmission.
- Informed patients about test results and provided COVID prevention guidance, promoting adherence to CDC and Florida Department of Health mandates.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive personal information during interviews and follow-up communications.
- Promoted within three months to assist Daycare Team, due to attention to detail and excellent work ethic.
- Collaborated effectively with Early Learning Centers to deliver guidance on COVID in accordance with CDC and FDOH protocol, resulting in improved community health outcomes.
- Supported Early Learning Centers by identifying and investigating outbreaks using epidemiology principles, cultural competence, and bilingual skills, as part of the effort to decrease transmission rates.
Maximus
Case Investigator / Contact Tracer
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Promoted to Case Investigator after four months as a Contact Tracer due to exceptional performance.
- Conducted thorough investigations to track virus transmission.
- Translated COVID-19 patient interviews from Spanish to English, ensuring accurate communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
NYC Lab Middle School
Middle School Spanish Teacher
09.2011 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Collaborated with faculty to design and implement original, culturally rich and engaging thematic lessons, boosting student participation and enthusiasm for Spanish learning.
- Facilitated interviews for new Spanish Department members and mentored new hires, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of course material.
- Implemented creative assessment methods such as multimedia presentations or group projects, allowing students multiple ways of demonstrating proficiency while building essential collaboration skills.
- Boosted students' cultural awareness by implementing lessons that incorporate real-world scenarios and authentic materials such as music, texts and podcasts from different Spanish speaking countries.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Spanish Black Belt
Spanish Instructor
01.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Personalized and delivered private and small group Spanish lessons to adults and teenagers, resulting in improvement in fluency and confidence
- Created supplementary materials to enhance company-wide curriculum, and led grammar and literature workshops for adults.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Promoted cultural awareness through incorporation of authentic texts, films, and music from various Spanish-speaking countries.
Middle School 582
Spanish Teacher
10.2010 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Enhanced students' cultural awareness through engaging thematic lessons
- Improved parent-teacher communication, resulting in increased parental involvement and support.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
LIS Translations
Interpreter
12.2008 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Interpreted and translated legal documents, leading to improved client satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
Education
New York University, New York City, NY
Masters in Foreign Language Education from Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language And TESOL
12.2010
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Río Piedras, Río Piedras, PR
Bachelor of Arts from Foreign Language (French And Portuguese)
06.2006
Skills
- Language Education
- Public Health Outreach
- Interpretation and Translation
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing
- Data Collection
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Avaya
- Merlin
- Teams
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- COVID Contact Tracing, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 06/2020
- Spanish Teacher, NYCDOE, 07/2012
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Contact Tracer
Florida Department of Health
05.2021 - Current
Case Investigator / Contact Tracer
Maximus
08.2020 - 05.2021
Middle School Spanish Teacher
NYC Lab Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2019
Spanish Teacher
Middle School 582
10.2010 - 06.2011
Spanish Instructor
Spanish Black Belt
01.2009 - 06.2012
Interpreter
LIS Translations
12.2008 - 10.2010
New York University
Masters in Foreign Language Education from Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language And TESOL
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Río Piedras
Bachelor of Arts from Foreign Language (French And Portuguese)
- COVID Contact Tracing, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 06/2020
- Spanish Teacher, NYCDOE, 07/2012
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