LINDA IRIS JIMENEZ
Teacher of World Languages: Spanish
Providence,Rhode Island
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cross Culture Interpretation
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2016 - Current
Interpreter and Translator
Johnston Public School District
Johnston, Rhode Island
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Spanish/ English
- Interpreted for the students, parents, teachers, and administrators for all school districts from PK through Senior High School for IEP meetings, student counseling, new student registrations, phone calls to request assistance for Spanish-speaking students and family members, extracurricular events, and festivities
- Translated IEP documents, pamphlets, teacher’s letters, and invitations for school activities.
Medical Interpreter
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Spanish/ English
- Managed a second shift Department within the Hospital that requested interpreters with different languages to the units
- Assisted during admissions, examinations, consultations, procedures, surgeries, diagnostics, and many other provider-patient encounters
- (In patients and Outpatients)
- Demonstrated in-depth linguistic proficiency and the capacity to analyze dialectical and cultural differences that are essential to ensure that clients and Limited English patients communicate with ease and accuracy.
Student Teacher of World Languages
Paul Cuffee High School Fall
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2023
- Spanish
- Taught 9th-12th grade levels for heritage students, L2 students, and AP Spanish classes
- Designed and implemented thematic units at novice, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Conducted and defined my pedagogical knowledge to connect practice and theory for the different proficiency levels.
Student Teacher of World Languages
Nathanael Greene Middle School
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2023
- Spanish
- Teach 6th-8th Spanish I and II for grade levels for heritage students and L2 students
- Implemented an adaptable curriculum and conducted accurate assessments for diverse backgrounds
- Performed lesson plan evaluations to measure the knowledge acquired.
Education
M.Ed - TESOL/Bilingual
Community College of Rhode Island
01.2023 - 12.2025
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May 2024
B.A. - World Languages Education, Spanish
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI 08.2020 - 05.2024
Program: Community and Medical Certificate Bi-lingual, Spanish, and English - undefined
2019
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI 01.2016 - 05.2020
Medical And Community Interpretation
Boston University
Boston, MA 09.2015 - 04.2017
Skills
- Professional Summary
- I am a native Spanish speaker and studied from Pre-K until I graduated from High School in Mexico I have a broad and deep knowledge of the Spanish language, its cultural diversity, and its history Through the RIC program in World Languages Education -Spanish I learned to use various teaching methods, challenging, and inspiring all students to develop their Spanish-speaking skills Thanks to my bilingual skills since 2015 I have been working as an enthusiastic, self-motivated English and Spanish certified medical interpreter With excellent communication skills and extensive medical terminology knowledge with demonstrated medical procedure competency I am seeking a position where my skill set and dedicated work ethic can contribute to a vital team that provides quality service to its students and the school district’s administrators, teachers, and staff
- Interpreting skills, Community Interpreting Training & Medical Terminology, a high level of proficiency, accuracy, and fluency in both languages, confidentiality, code of ethics, ethical boundaries, strong interpersonal and communication skills, high attention to detail, strong skills in organizing workflow and ideas Microsoft Office Suite, Database Management
- Serve as a conduit, clarifier, and cultural broker sensitively and compassionately
Timeline
M.Ed - TESOL/Bilingual
Community College of Rhode Island
01.2023 - 12.2025
Student Teacher of World Languages
Paul Cuffee High School Fall
01.2023
Student Teacher of World Languages
Nathanael Greene Middle School
01.2023
Interpreter and Translator
Johnston Public School District
01.2021 - 01.2023
B.A. - World Languages Education, Spanish
Rhode Island College
08.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Rhode Island
01.2016 - 05.2020
Cross Culture Interpretation
01.2016 - Current
Medical And Community Interpretation
Boston University
09.2015 - 04.2017
Medical Interpreter
The Miriam Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
Program: Community and Medical Certificate Bi-lingual, Spanish, and English - undefined
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