GRACE SO
Lakeland,USA
Summary
Skilled professional in delivering precise and culturally sensitive interpretations across medical, legal, and educational environments. Demonstrated success in establishing strong rapport with clients while fostering professional relationships with colleagues and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cantonese Over-The-Phone (OPI) Interpreter
LIS Solutions
Brooklyn, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Interpreted information for Medicare and Medicaid clients to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated communication between VNS Health and clients for accurate service delivery.
- Provided interpretation services for an auto insurance company, enhancing claims processing efficiency.
- Assisted in communication for court-related matters, ensuring accurate exchanges of information.
- Supported SNAP applications by interpreting eligibility criteria and requirements effectively.
Executive Assistant
Living Stone Assembly
Toronto, Ontario
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Executed oral and written translations of live sermons from Cantonese to Mandarin and English.
- Transcribed and edited sermons for publication to enhance clarity.
- Live streamed Bible teachings using Zoom, OBS, YouTube, and Facebook to reach wider audiences.
- Edited videos by trimming, splitting, and adding captions and music for improved engagement.
- Performed piano accompaniment during worship services to enrich the experience.
ONLINE MATH Teacher
Cestar High School
North York, Canada
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Created Grade 10 Ontario Math Curriculum delivered via LMS Moodle, Adobe Connect, and Zoom.
- Facilitated High School Math Contest Curriculum for groups of 15 to 25 students.
- Uploaded and graded student homework utilizing ClassClick platform.
ONLINE MATH TRANSLATOR (Freelance)
Think Academy International Education Inc.
Cupertino, USA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Translated educational materials from Mandarin to English for clarity and comprehension.
- Collaborated with educators to ensure accurate translations of curriculum documents.
- Conducted terminology research to maintain consistency in translated materials.
- Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet tight deadlines for document translations.
ENGLISH TEACHER
Chu Jen Elementary School
Hsinchu, Taiwan
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented curriculum for English, Drama, Music, and Culture classes for 28 students aged 9-11.
- Assessed English oral tests for over 600 students to ensure accurate evaluation.
- Coached students for English Dialogue Competition, enhancing public speaking skills.
- Conducted weekly storytelling sessions for grades two to four to promote literacy and engagement.
IB MATH SL TEACHER
Taipei Kuei Shan School
Taipei, Taiwan
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught Gr 9-10 Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus classes (IB MYP Curriculum) consisting of 30+ students aged 14-15
- Taught Gr 11 Math SL (IB DP Curriculum) class consisting of 10 students aged 16-17
- Wrote each subject's curriculum on the unit planner using the software: Managebac, Atlas.
IB (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE) MATH EXAMINER
Taipei Kuei Shan School
Toronto, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Applied IB marking scheme to electronically assess Math SL papers using Scoris software.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of student assessments for compliance with academic standards.
Education
Bachelor of Sacred Music -
Canada Christian College
10.2024
Adult Teaching Certificate -
British Columbia Ministry of Education
08.2019
Instructional Skills Workshop -
Langara College
08.2018
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Toronto
02.2018
IB MYP Math: Implementing the MYP curriculum Category 1 - IBAP DP Cat 1, 2, 3
Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney, Australia09.2014
IB MYP Inquiry in the MYP Cat 3 -
Taipei Kuei Shan School
Skills
- Bilingual communication skills
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Transcription and documentation
- Active listening
- Memory retention strategies
- Information interpretation
Certification
Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Timeline
Cantonese Over-The-Phone (OPI) Interpreter
LIS Solutions
10.2023 - Current
ONLINE MATH Teacher
Cestar High School
01.2020 - 05.2021
Executive Assistant
Living Stone Assembly
01.2019 - 04.2025
ONLINE MATH TRANSLATOR (Freelance)
Think Academy International Education Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2020
ENGLISH TEACHER
Chu Jen Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
IB MATH SL TEACHER
Taipei Kuei Shan School
01.2014 - 01.2016
IB (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE) MATH EXAMINER
Taipei Kuei Shan School
01.2014 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Sacred Music -
Canada Christian College
Adult Teaching Certificate -
British Columbia Ministry of Education
Instructional Skills Workshop -
Langara College
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Toronto
IB MYP Math: Implementing the MYP curriculum Category 1 - IBAP DP Cat 1, 2, 3
Andrew's Cathedral School
IB MYP Inquiry in the MYP Cat 3 -
Taipei Kuei Shan School