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David Chidester
Professional Translator
BIG WATER,UT
Summary
Experienced Translator with highly developed understanding of Spanish language and culture trying to get back into the field. Skilled in accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over twelve years of related expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
Elko County School District
West Wendover, Nevada
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Explained concepts and assignments in both Spanish and English.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
College Spanish Teacher
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both English and Spanish.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Junior High Spanish and ESL Teacher
Granite School District
Magna, Utah
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Implemented programs of study to meet diverse needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Prepared academic lessons for class lectures to accommodate unique learning styles.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student academic progress.
Military Human Intelligence Specialist (Linguist)
Utah Army National Guard
Draper, Utah
06.1990 - 05.2004
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
- Interpreted for commanders and various types of units during humanitarian missions to Central America.
- Continually worked to improve abilities in Spanish and English through university courses and self study.
- Continually received the highest score available on the Defense Language Proficiency Test.
Education
Master's of Second Language Teaching - Second And Foreign Language Teaching
Utah State University
Logan, UT 01.2003 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Utah State University
Logan, UT 09.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
Spanish to English translation
Software
Interests
Shooting Sports
Culinary
Welding
Genealogy
Hobbies
I like to make my own smokers and grills.
Timeline
High School Spanish Teacher
Elko County School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
College Spanish Teacher
Salt Lake Community College
08.2005 - 05.2006
Junior High Spanish and ESL Teacher
Granite School District
08.2004 - 05.2005
Master's of Second Language Teaching - Second And Foreign Language Teaching
Utah State University
01.2003 - 04.2004
Military Human Intelligence Specialist (Linguist)
Utah Army National Guard
06.1990 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Utah State University
09.1986 - 05.1991