Maria Quiles
Southbridge,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Healthcare Interpreter
UMass Memorial Health Care
Worcester, MA
06.2014 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients with limited English proficiency and medical providers both in person, over the phone and remotely via video.
- Advocated for LEP patients to receive the care and services needed to promote their health when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding all interpreted information while adhering to professional standards of ethics.
Medical Interpreter Instructor
TransFluenci, LLC
Framingham, MA
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on medical terminology, Standards of Practice and, Code of Ethics of medical interpreting.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience, and encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Utilized multimedia technologies such as audio-visual equipment, computers or video projectors when teaching classes.
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Teacher
St. Anna Catholic School
Leominster, MA
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives; instructed students in Math and Spanish.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Paraprofessional
Leominster Public Schools
Leominster, MA
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Worked in the Student Support Center (SSC) aiding and tutoring students on different subjects.
- Worked as an aide for numerous students in Resource and Inclusion classrooms. Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Assisted administrative staff and teachers with English-Spanish translations during IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children. Also, conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
Education
Master of Education - Middle School Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico05-2003
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication skills
- Excellent Spanish Fluency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter, CHI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Interpreter Instructor
TransFluenci, LLC
01.2018 - 04.2019
Certified Healthcare Interpreter
UMass Memorial Health Care
06.2014 - Current
Teacher
St. Anna Catholic School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Paraprofessional
Leominster Public Schools
09.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Education - Middle School Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Universidad De Puerto Rico