Jane Schmidt
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Experienced cultural liaison with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. Professionally qualified in Spanish medical interpretation with a proven track record of delivering quality interpretations. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge relationships between families and medical providers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
The Language Group LLC, LanguageLine Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Provide clear Spanish interpretations for medical appointments in hospitals, in-home appointments and other facilities across Central Virginia as an independent contractor.
Spanish Tutor
Varsity Tutors LLC, Little Scholars LLC
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Created curriculum material and implemented online tutoring lessons for middle school, high school and college level Spanish students.
- Communicated regularly with student's families and teachers regarding schedules and learning goals.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
The Covenant School
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated and taught elementary Spanish lessons to all students in preschool through 5th grade.
- Included Total Physical Response (TPR) learning methods in lesson plans, as well as interactive songs.
- Scheduled classroom visits with guest speakers from the community.
- Planned an all-school Spanish presentation led by students from every grade.
Spanish Research Assistant
University Of Richmond
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Proposed, wrote and created a video orientation for Spanish students in a community service course to introduce students to good protocol for community service learning experiences.
General Education Research Assistant
University Of Richmond
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Collected and organized information about general education programs at colleges and universities comparable to the University of Richmond and presented a summary of findings to the general education committee during a revision of their program.
Tutor
Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Individually tutored elementary students in math, reading and language arts at multiple after-school learning center sites in Richmond.
- Assisted with the start-up of a new learning center for children from Spanish-speaking families.
Summer Teaching Intern
Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed and administered curriculum in math and language arts for a small class of elementary students during a summer school program, planned extracurricular lessons and supervised field trips.
Spanish Teaching Assistant
University Of Richmond
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Led biweekly language drill instruction classes for beginning university Spanish students and evaluated students on their performance during class and administered oral Spanish language exams.
Summer Teaching Intern
Granada Christian Education Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated and administered English classes for early elementary students and their families in collaboration with local teachers and other interns.
- Led visiting groups in tours around the school and organized school events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05.2018
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Cultural Insight
- Empathy and Sensitivity
- Cultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Patient Confidentiality
- Medical Terminology
Accomplishments
Awarded Outstanding Service to the Hispanic Community, UR (2018)
Awarded Bonner Center's Engage for Change Award, UR (2018)
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Additional Information
TESOL Certification (PUCMM, 2016)
Qualified Spanish Medical Interpreter (ALTA Language Services, 2023)
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
The Language Group LLC, LanguageLine Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Spanish Tutor
Varsity Tutors LLC, Little Scholars LLC
10.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary Spanish Teacher
The Covenant School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Spanish Research Assistant
University Of Richmond
05.2018 - 09.2018
General Education Research Assistant
University Of Richmond
05.2018 - 09.2018
Summer Teaching Intern
Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond
06.2017 - 08.2017
Spanish Teaching Assistant
University Of Richmond
01.2017 - 05.2017
Summer Teaching Intern
Granada Christian Education Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Tutor
Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American, Latino & Iberian Studies
University of Richmond
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