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Barbara Sofia Alves Da Silva Teodoro

Oro Valley,AZ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Specimen Processing ClerkCustomer Service RepresentativeLab AssistantInterpreterTranslator

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkSeasonal WorkFull Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Oro Valley, AZ, USDenver, COColorado Springs, COBoulder, CO
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionWork-life balance401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time off4-day work week

Summary

Multilingual Portuguese interpreter fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, offering strong expertise in interpretation, translation, and public-facing communication. Outgoing and articulate with a proven track record of conveying information clearly, supporting language learning initiatives, coordinating events, and maintaining accuracy in detail-oriented environments. Proficient in documentation, record management, data entry systems, and workflow organization. Recipient of the Seal of Biliteracy and valedictorian status, demonstrating exceptional cultural awareness, confidentiality, attention to detail, and a professional presence ideal for international communication settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Specimen Processing Clerk

Caris Life Sciences
Phoenix, AZ
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Processed and verified incoming specimens for accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
  • Coordinated data entry into laboratory information management systems to ensure timely processing.
  • Reviewed specimen and patient case information carefully, communicating with supervisors about system issues, documentation concerns, or irregular case details.
  • Ensured proper specimen handling, storage, transport, sanitation, and waste separation procedures in a fast-paced lab environment.
  • Planned employee engagement and holiday-week events to strengthen team morale, connection, and workplace culture.
  • Managed 30 to 50 patient cases per day.

Spanish Teacher’s Assistant & Student Government Representative

Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson, AZ
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in lesson planning and classroom management working directly with students on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and basic conversation.
  • Facilitated language practice sessions, promoting conversational skills among students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to enrich cross-curricular learning opportunities, combining Spanish lessons with history or geography topics.
  • Represented student interests through student government while supporting school activities, events, and engagement initiatives.
  • Communicated effectively with students, teachers, and staff in both academic and leadership settings.
  • Developed strong skills in language support, multilingual communication, public speaking, teamwork, organization, problem-solving, and event coordination.
  • Managed classes of 20 to 40 students.

Sales Beauty Advisor

Sally Beauty
Oro Valley, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Welcomed and assisted customers daily in a high-interaction sales environment, using strong communication skills to answer questions and recommend products.
  • Built positive customer relationships through friendly conversation, active listening, and personalized product guidance.
  • Supported store operations, including transactions, inventory restocking, organization, closing duties, and cash handling.
  • Increased sales by 5%.

Lab Student

BioTech Program
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Conducted experiments adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
  • Operated laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
  • Developed strong documentation, organization, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Participated in 3 different groups, working on multiple projects and experiments at once.

Education

High School Diploma -

Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson, AZ
12-2023

Skills

  • Clear, confident, outgoing verbal communication, active listening, public speaking, and professional presence
  • Customer service, client-facing interaction, and personalized guidance
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, deadline oriented
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Organization, time management, and reliability
  • Teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Leadership, event planning and employee engagement
  • Searching records, filing systems, workload management

Additional Experience

  • Developed strong public speaking, confidence, stage presence, and audience engagement through music and live performance.
  • Strengthened discipline, preparation, active listening, and expressive communication through singing and instrumental performance.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Specimen Processing Clerk

Caris Life Sciences
07.2025 - 12.2025

Sales Beauty Advisor

Sally Beauty
01.2023 - 05.2023

Spanish Teacher’s Assistant & Student Government Representative

Catalina Foothills High School
06.2022 - 12.2023

Lab Student

BioTech Program
08.2021 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Catalina Foothills High School