Years of professional translating experience
Otis McCogadh
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Gifted Interpreter with aptitude for conveying emotion, style and content of Spanish speakers. Bringing in-depth knowledge of cultural context and idiosyncrasies. Proven to provide translations quickly and accurately developed over 5 years of experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work and learn. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
5
5
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Youth Advocate
Youth Shelter Care Of North Central Iowa, Inc.
Fort Dodge, IA
03.2022 - Current
- Liaised between children, and Care coordinator to best handle issues specific to youth.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
ELL Paraeducator
Humboldt Community High School
Humboldt, IA
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Translated classroom materials from English to students' native languages to ease classroom understanding.
- Translated documents and information for parents.
- Helped communicated between parents, student, teachers, and administrative team to better help students and families.
- Supported child in using age-appropriate self-management skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Provided individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Two time recipient of Humboldt's "Champion for Children" award
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Storm Lake High School
Storm Lake, IA05.2015
Associate of Arts - Education
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
- Bilingual- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Educational activities
- Program support
- Special needs understanding
- Emotional support
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Confidential Information Protection
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Irish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Youth Shelter Care Of North Central Iowa, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Iowa Central Community College
08.2021 - Current
ELL Paraeducator
Humboldt Community High School
04.2018 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Storm Lake High School
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