Lourdes Chaar
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Interpreter and Translator with over 20 years of experience in Education and Corporate environments. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Experienced in understanding different cultural backgrounds and emotional needs in difficult,stressful or challenging situations.
Flexible hours and available to travel.
Well traveled and widely exposed to worldwide events.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish-English-Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Mastering English For Executives
01.1998 - Current
- Offered translation support for interviews and employment-related processes concerning Spanish speakers.
- Translated and adapted social messaging, online content and marketing collateral.
- Molded translation to reflect intended meaning and audience reading level.
- Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Attended Executive , Cultural and Social meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
- Supported student education by accompanying non-english speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Spanish Teacher and International Translator
International Language Institute Of Ireland
03.2003 - 04.2014
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
English Teacher
ITESM, Campus Estado De Mexico, Mexico
02.1992 - 06.1997
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English Teacher
Maddox Academy
07.1986 - 07.1992
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Education
Eating Disorders - Counseling And Psychology
Bachelors Degree in Psychology - Psychology And Counseling
High School Diploma -
English Language - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Teaching English And Translations -
Skills
- Communications Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Guided Tours
- Assigning Articles
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Cultural Understanding
- Group Sessions
- Literary Translation
- Real-Time Translation
- Study Sessions
- Consecutive Translation
- Public Speaking
- Student Assistance
- Microsoft Office
- Conversation Interpretation
- Grammatical Skills
- Audio Translations
- Translate Documents
- Emotional Support
- Interpret Language
Additional Information
A life of travelling had given me the opportunity to learn different cultures and meet people. Understanding different needs and processes of thinking.
Had lived in different and various countries, that exposure had given me the opportunity to study widely every single aspect of diverse cultures and had given me the opportunity of mixing together my passion and knowledge of humans mental and emotional aspects and to understand how we are all different and unique human beings with specific believes accordingly to our cultural background which determines how we perceive life. I have learned to be empathetic and supportive , understanding and respecting our individual needs.
I had grown into a non judgmental ,smart, caring , empathetic, great listener and understanding human being , of what I am very proud.
Passionate, resourceful and driven are some of my fortes.
I enjoy immersing myself in different cultures and to be able to help, support and provide others with resources that will make their lives easier and better.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher and International Translator - International Language Institute Of Ireland
03.2003 - 04.2014
Spanish-English-Spanish Interpreter and Translator - Mastering English For Executives
01.1998 - Current
English Teacher - ITESM, Campus Estado De Mexico, Mexico
02.1992 - 06.1997
English Teacher - Maddox Academy
07.1986 - 07.1992
Hospital Espanol Studies - Eating Disorders , Counseling And Psychology
Universidad Del Valle De Mexi - Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Psychology And Counseling
ITESM - High School Diploma,
Anglo Americano - English Language, Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Essexs College - Teaching English And Translations,
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