Persia Gala
Teacher, Court Interpreter
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Howard County Public School System
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Teacher
Howard County Recreation And Parks Department
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Prepared lesson Plans and implement them.
- Very creative especially in arts and crafts.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Court Interpreter
City Government Of Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
03.2004 - 06.2014
- Enhanced courtroom efficiency by providing accurate and timely interpretation services for non-English speaking individuals.
- Streamlined legal proceedings by interpreting complex legal terminology to clients in their native language.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing case materials, translating documents, and conducting client interviews for better case understanding.
- Improved client comprehension of court proceedings by providing concise interpretations during trials, hearings, and depositions.
- Maintained professional demeanor while interpreting sensitive and emotionally charged content, ensuring unbiased communication between parties.
- Contributed to fair trial outcomes by offering clear and precise interpretations of witness testimonies and attorney arguments.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when transcribing recorded statements for later use in courtroom settings.
- Ensured confidentiality of all interpreted information according to court regulations protecting privileged communications between parties involved in legal proceedings.
- Exhibited exceptional listening skills when interpreting simultaneous oral statements from multiple sources in a fast-paced courtroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Xavier University
Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines03.2003
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Parent Communication
- Individualized Education Plans
- Multicultural Awareness
- Classroom Computer Maintenance
- Attendance monitoring
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Supervising Student Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Modeling
- Punctual and Dependable
- Progress Monitoring
- Positive Attitude
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom Supervision
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Howard County Public School System
05.2021 - 02.2024
Teacher
Howard County Recreation And Parks Department
11.2015 - 12.2023
Court Interpreter
City Government Of Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
03.2004 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Xavier University
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