Maria Isabel Gonzalez
Palm Bay, FL,FL
Summary
Freelance Language Interpretation professional with extensive experience in delivering accurate and effective interpretation services. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to diverse challenges and environments. Proven track record of building strong client relationships and collaborating effectively with teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Theology
LIDERLab University
Melbourne, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Assisted in coordinating academic events and workshops for faculty and students.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss curriculum improvements.
- Supported students in understanding course materials during office hours.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and research initiatives.
- Provided feedback on student assignments to enhance learning outcomes.
- Contributed to the evaluation of teaching resources and materials used in classes.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Supervised graduate students in their thesis research projects.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Conducted research related to the field of study.
- Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences.
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Published articles, book chapters and books related to area of expertise.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Collaborated with professors to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
Interpreter Volunteer
Church Sermon and Visitors
Melbourne, Florida
11.2014 - Current
- Facilitated communication between speakers and diverse audiences during church services.
- Assisted visitors by providing accurate translations of sermon content and materials.
- Supported community outreach programs by translating information for non-English speakers.
- Collaborated with church leaders to ensure clarity of messages during events.
- Engaged with congregants to address language barriers and enhance understanding.
- Adapted interpretation techniques to suit various cultural contexts within the congregation.
- Maintained confidentiality while interpreting sensitive discussions for church members.
- Participated in training sessions to improve interpretation skills and techniques regularly.
- Offered support in developing strategies for effective communication across cultures.
- Prioritized accuracy when translating written material into another language.
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills when faced with challenging situations.
- Assisted with scheduling interpreter assignments according to need.
- Managed the logistics of interpreting sessions including setting up equipment and coordinating materials.
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information or topics.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their individual needs and preferences.
- Translated documents from Spanish to English accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated conversations between non-English speaking individuals by providing verbal translations.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any issues that arose during an interpreting session.
- Adapted communication techniques based on the context of each situation.
- Developed relationships with community members in order to better understand their culture.
- Researched cultural practices, customs, and language nuances to provide accurate interpretations.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects involving interpretation work.
- Attended regular training workshops to stay current on best practices for interpreting.
- Utilized various resources such as dictionaries, glossaries, and online databases for translation assistance.
- Collaborated with a diverse team of interpreters to ensure quality services.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Used electronic listening system to listen to speakers' statements, determine meanings and prepare translations.
- Promoted translation accuracy by referring to reference dictionaries, lexicons or computerized terminology banks.
- Translated software technical manuals to another language and culture.
- Trained other translators or interpreters in specialized field terminologies.
- Instructed students staff and teachers concerning functions and capabilities of interpreters.
Language Interpreter
LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTION
Palm Bay, Florida
10.2011 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and service providers in various languages.
- Interpreted conversations in real-time during client meetings and appointments.
- Utilized advanced interpretation equipment to enhance audio clarity during sessions.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information during interactions.
- Adapted quickly to diverse cultural contexts during interpretation tasks.
- Translated conversations between English and foreign language speakers.
- Supported training sessions for new interpreters on best practices and company protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure accurate translations of documents and materials.
- Compiled glossaries of specialized terms used in specific industries or fields.
- Explained concepts and terminology to non-native speakers in an understandable manner.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines pertaining to language interpretation services.
- Interpreted verbal instructions accurately in both languages.
- Provided simultaneous interpretation services for meetings, conferences, and other events.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars and workshops.
- Developed strategies for improving the quality and efficiency of interpretation services.
- Used electronic listening system to listen to speakers' statements, determine meanings and prepare translations.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Confirmed accuracy of technical terms and terminology and remained consistent during translation revisions.
- Compiled technical, legal or medical terminology and information used in translations.
Office Manager
Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Celebration, Florida
06.2002 - 12.2006
- Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for staff and patients effectively.
- Organized and maintained office supplies for efficient usage.
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance collaboration.
- Supported administrative functions by preparing documents and reports.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Facilitated onboarding of new staff members through orientation sessions.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Implemented office procedures to improve organizational efficiency.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
- Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
Education
Doctor of Theology - Theology
LIDERLAB University
Online08-2024
Master of Arts - Theology
LIDERLab University
Online08-2022
Associate of Science - Secretarial Sciences With Business
University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, Puerto Rico06-1980
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Research methodologies
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Public speaking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Academic advisement
- Event coordination
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary research
- Team leadership
- Graduate student support
- Online class discussion
- Research writing
- Powerpoint presentations
- Academic advising
- Grading and reporting
- Creative instruction
- Student mentoring
- Discussion planning
- Personable and approachable
- Mentoring students
- Course planning
- Group discussions
- Student recruitment
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Flexible schedule
- Course lecturing
- Lesson planning
- Academic publication
- Time management
- Online teaching
- Departmental leadership
- Performance evaluations
- In-class lectures
- Academic counseling
- Blackboard
- Lectures and discussions
- Interpersonal relations
- Goal setting
- Research and analysis
- Real-time interpretation
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Cultural adaptation
- Advanced terminology
- Document translation
- Communication strategies
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Quality assurance
- Language proficiency
- Non-verbal cues
- Vocabulary expansion
- Educational terminology
- Accuracy and precision
- Emotional intelligence
- Governmental terminology
- Translation software proficiency
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Legal terminology
- Rapid comprehension
- Role-playing techniques
- Stress management
- Note-taking techniques
- Consecutive interpretation
- Financial terminology
- Subject matter expertise
- Professional ethics
- Grammar
- Fast thinking
- Fluent bilingualism
- Remote interpretation
- Memory retention
- Technical terminology
- Speech clarity
- Social services terminology
- Voice control
- Cultural competence
- Terminology management
- Records management
- Relationship building
- [Language] fluency
- Voice modulation
- Interpersonal communication
- Interpretation
- Written document translation
- Feedback incorporation
- Client support
Certification
- As a DHS/USCIS/EOIR/ICE Language Interpreter, I have received training and Completion Certificates on Insider Threat Awareness, Cyber Awareness Challege Certificate, EOIR Training and CI and CUI Certificate (Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and Controlled Unclassified Information)
- Completed NBIS Reinvestigation on August 2025.
- CMS (Medicare) training Certificate
- Values of Leadership Award - Florida Hospital
Affiliations
- I have completed the NBIS Reinvestigation for DHS/ICE/USCIS on August 2025
- Currently do have Position of Trust clearance current
- As a professional Language Interpreter since 2011, I have learned to adapt to any situation during interpretation. I have served as a Spanish speaking conduit for the client to the non-english speaking customer.
- Always keeping in mind that all interpretation is confidential and providing the best service to client.
- I have received many commendations for providing excellent service to the clients and customers.
- I have assisted federal agents in interpretation, such as for ICE/USCIS/FBI/FEMA and other agencies during their interviews of detainees.
- Since I did work in the Medical field for 12 years as an Executive Assistant then as an Office Manager, I worked with and managed clerical staff, customer care, nurses and doctors.
- When I worked with Medical Management at Florida Hospital, I was the Executive Assistant of the Chief Medical Officer. There I learned vast medical terminology and procedures which was required as part of my duties to develop reports and presentations for the medical staff.
- While completing my Doctorate Degree in Theology, I also wrote courses that are currently being used as part of the LIDERLab University curriculum. I also wrote and published a book that is also being used as part of the Curriculum. The majority of the material that I needed to research and develop for these courses were in English, which I translated in Spanish.
- As my current position as Commissioned Pastor of my current church, I simultaneosly Interpret the Spanish Sermon into English for our non-spanish speaking visitors. This is done using a listening equipment or if required on stage with the Speaker, using gestures and expressions as the Speaker to provide a complete understanding of the lecture, preaching or seminar.
- I have received training and currently also do interpretations for the following industries: Insurance (auto, home or medical), Investments companies, Banking and Medical.
- I am proficient using of WORD, POWERPOINT and EXCEL. I am a bit familiar with ChatGPT, still in the process of learning.
Accomplishments
- Academic Achievement Award medals from LIDERLab University
- Bonuses for Excellent Performance from Language Line Solutions.
- Values in Leadership Award - Florida Hospital
Timeline
Professor of Theology
LIDERLab University
09.2024 - Current
Interpreter Volunteer
Church Sermon and Visitors
11.2014 - Current
Language Interpreter
LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTION
10.2011 - Current
Office Manager
Florida Hospital Celebration Health
06.2002 - 12.2006
Doctor of Theology - Theology
LIDERLAB University
Master of Arts - Theology
LIDERLab University
Associate of Science - Secretarial Sciences With Business
University of Puerto Rico
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