Nardine Desulma
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced and self-driven translator and Interpreter with 5 years' experience in humanitarians and medical fields. Fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. Advanced teaching skills and a strong background in working with teenagers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translator and interpreter
07.2020 - Current
- Translated and interpreted between Creole-English, French, and Spanish languages.
- Conducted audiovisual translation from Creole to English using subtitling software.
Residential Aide at Migrants Shelter
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured the safety of residents by monitoring their behavior, responding promptly to requests for assistance, and providing a safe environment.
- Conducted periodic walking inspections and communicated the shelter's rules and policies to the residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication by translating into Haitian Creole, French, Spanish, and English for shelter personnel, particularly case managers and management.
Spanish Teacher
Collège la Providence Cambry-Loiseau, Haiti
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented a Spanish language curriculum to teach grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills to 7th, 8th, and 9th grade.
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Incorporated cultural studies into language lessons to broaden students' understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
French and English Teacher
Institut Berrouët-Sampeur, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Implemented a differentiated pedagogy by including progressive reading and writing techniques.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
French Teacher
High Speed, Vocational school, Haiti
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Focused on productive and receptive skills with advanced learners by helping them maximized their potential through practical work to develop their abilities
Education
Strategic Relationship, SR5 - Public Speaking
Toastmasters International
08-2023
Mentor Program - Mentoring
Toastmasters International
08-2022
Bachelor’s degree - Linguistics Applied to Translation
Applied Linguistics College
Haiti07.2021
Presentation Mastery, PM5 - Public Speaking
Toastmasters International
12-2020
Skills
- Cross Cultural and Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- writing and Presentation
- Dependability
- Public Speaking
- Planning
Certification
- 40-hr Medical Interpretation Certification, ALTA, 07/01/24
- Active Shooter Response, 01/01/24
- Mandated Reporter, Illinois, 10/01/23
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 09/01/23
- Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Coursera, 07/01/20
- Human Rights Education, AFCNDH, 01/01/19
Leadership
- Vice-President Education, Olympus Club, Toastmasters International, 07/01/21, 06/30/22
- Sergeant at Arms, Olympus Club, Toastmasters International, 07/01/20, 06/30/21
- Student Body President, Applied Linguistics College, 09/01/16, 07/31/18
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Affiliations
- M
Timeline
Residential Aide at Migrants Shelter
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 09.2024
French and English Teacher
Institut Berrouët-Sampeur, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
09.2021 - 06.2022
French Teacher
High Speed, Vocational school, Haiti
12.2020 - 05.2021
Spanish Teacher
Collège la Providence Cambry-Loiseau, Haiti
09.2020 - 05.2023
Freelance Translator and interpreter
07.2020 - Current
- 40-hr Medical Interpretation Certification, ALTA, 07/01/24
- Active Shooter Response, 01/01/24
- Mandated Reporter, Illinois, 10/01/23
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 09/01/23
- Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Coursera, 07/01/20
- Human Rights Education, AFCNDH, 01/01/19
Strategic Relationship, SR5 - Public Speaking
Toastmasters International
Mentor Program - Mentoring
Toastmasters International
Bachelor’s degree - Linguistics Applied to Translation
Applied Linguistics College
Presentation Mastery, PM5 - Public Speaking
Toastmasters International
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