Ana Tang Romero
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented U.S. Navy Reserve Boatswain’s Mate Seaman skilled in shipboard operations and maintenance. Combines bilingual communication in English and Spanish with the ability to coordinate effectively in high-pressure environments. Holds a Secret security clearance and ready to support multinational operations like RIMPAC.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman (BMSN)
U.S. Navy Reserve
01.2025 - Current
| NRC Tampa | NRC Kitsap| NRC Everett
- Support shipboard operations, maintenance, and deck seamanship tasks
- Maintain equipment readiness through cleaning, preservation, and inspections
- Adapted to changing conditions during operations
Interpreter / Special Education Support Professional
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide real-time English ↔ Spanish interpretation for IEP meetings and conferences
- Facilitated communication among educators, students, and families to enhance understanding and collaboration
- Assist in student support activities and classroom coordination
Paraprofessional – Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and student support
- Facilitated learning for students with special needs in structured environments
- Assisted students with classroom activities and individualized learning tasks.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavioral intervention strategies.
Freelance Translator / Interpreter
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Translated legal, technical, and academic documents (English ↔ Spanish) for clear understanding and compliance
- Ensured effective communication that respected cultural differences
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Translation & Interpretation
Ricardo Palma University
U.S. Navy Training - Recruit Training Command (RTC), Surface Professional Apprenticeship Career Track, Boatswain’s Mate “A” School
Great LakesSkills
- Interpretation & Translation
- Multinational Communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Basic Graphic Design
Relevant Civilian Experience
- Interpreter / Special Education Support Professional, Tacoma Public Schools, 01/01/26, Present, Provide real-time English ↔ Spanish interpretation for IEP meetings and conferences, Support communication between educators, students, and families, Assist in student support activities and classroom coordination
- Paraprofessional – Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Hillsborough County Public Schools, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and student support, Worked with students with special needs in structured learning environments
- Freelance Translator / Interpreter, 01/01/13, 12/31/22, Translated legal, technical, and academic documents (English ↔ Spanish), Delivered accurate and culturally appropriate communication
Military Experience
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman (BMSN), U.S. Navy Reserve, NRC Tampa, NRC Kitsap, NRC Everett, 01/01/25, Present, Support shipboard operations, maintenance, and deck seamanship tasks, Maintain equipment readiness through cleaning, preservation, and inspections, Demonstrate adaptability and teamwork in operational environments
Timeline
Boatswain’s Mate Seaman (BMSN)
U.S. Navy Reserve
01.2025 - Current
Interpreter / Special Education Support Professional
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional – Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2024 - 01.2025
Freelance Translator / Interpreter
01.2013 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Translation & Interpretation
Ricardo Palma University