Accomplished Spanish teacher and Certified Spanish Interpreter/ Translator with a proven track record in the Newton County School System of teaching and enhancing communication for English-and Spanish-speaking students and parents. Expert in translation services. Skilled in both consecutive translation and fostering educational engagement, demonstrating exceptional fluency and cultural sensitivity.
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Soneta Malit
Conyers,Georgia
Summary
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Newton County School System
Certified Spanish Interpreter and Translator
04.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Deliver exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking students and parents through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strengthen relationships with parents by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Contribute to increased parent satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
- Interpret conversations between foreign language-speaking individuals and others.
- Enable non-Spanish speaking educators to reach wider student audience by interpreting educational content and feedback into Spanish during school conferences.
- Serve as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on Spanish language usage or cultural norms when working with diverse populations.
- Provide written translation of school documents when needed.
State of Georgia
Spanish / English Interpreter
11.1995 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
Newton College and Career Academy
Spanish Teacher
07.2011 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Implemented formative assessment strategies to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments as needed.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Taught exciting lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
1996 Olympic Games
Spanish Language Agent
07.1996 - 08.1996
Job overview
- Provided oral interpretations for athletes during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced communication between athletes and non-Spanish speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations during television interviews.
- Enhanced diplomatic relations by offering interpretation services during official state visits and international summits.
- Expedited emergency response efforts, working closely medical personnel, or first responders to provide immediate language support as needed for injuries sustained during competition or practice.
Education
Universidad InterAmericana De Puerto RicoSan German, Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
12.1986
University Overview
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- English Fluency
- Translation Services
- Customer relations understanding
- Confidentiality Practices
- Industry-Specific Knowledge
- Consecutive Translation
- Student Education
International Exposure
International Exposure
Traveled to 35 countries thus far including (but not limited to) India, Japan, China, Philippines, Spain, Haiti, France, Portugal, Dubai (UAE), Costa Rica, Nigeria, Germany, Panama, and Guayana.
Additional Information
Additional Information
I am a retired Spanish teacher! I am available any time!
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Newton College and Career Academy
07.2011 - 07.2024
Certified Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Newton County School System
04.2006 - Current
Spanish Language Agent
1996 Olympic Games
07.1996 - 08.1996
Spanish / English Interpreter
State of Georgia
11.1995 - Current
Universidad InterAmericana De Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
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