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Teresa A Leftwich

Allen,TX

Summary

Highly accomplished Spanish/English Interpreter with 3+ years of professional experience delivering accurate, consecutive interpretation across high-stakes environments including Medical and 911 emergency services. Expert in specialized note-taking techniques and maintaining strict professionalism, ensuring effective cross-cultural communication for diverse entities like banks and government agencies. Successfully handled thousands of remote interpretation calls, demonstrating ability to rapidly assess and render complex information under pressure.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

MITS Interpreter Training School
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of interpreting techniques and methodologies.
  • Note taking course, with 4+ hours of practice daily.
  • Collaborated with peers to practice and refine language skills through interactive sessions.
  • Career Note

May 2023 - June 2024

  • Took time off to care for my daughter who was very ill.

English Spanish Interpreter (Remote)

Language Line Solutions
Monterey, CA
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Used bilingual skills to streamline communication, improving clarity and cutting errors by 95%.
  • Facilitated real-time interpretation services for diverse client needs across various industries.
  • Interpreted very sensitive information with discretion, upholding confidentiality and ethical compliance according to HIPPA and Interpreters guidelines.
  • Complied with company’s demand to finish the required annual courses to maintain company standards.
  • Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.

Sales Associate

Chico’s Boutique
Allen, TX
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • I was an associate, responsible for helping customers
  • Assist bilingual customers with their purchases
  • Led team in achieving sales goals through effective

customer engagement and product promotion.

Career Note

September 2015 - November 2018

  • I lived in Chile, South America during this time sorting out family business and I did some teaching while there.

English Teacher

Trowell Language Institute
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Taught English Grammar and conversation English to students from different American Corporations in the city, to better their English skills.
  • Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and language acquisition.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform curriculum adjustments.

Account Analyst Payables and Receivables

Ericsson Inc
Plano, TX
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • I was the single point of contact for (AR) Accounts Receivables and (AP)with Ericsson Telecommunications - Latin Americas for payment issues to be resolved.
  • I was responsible for (AR) Accounts Receivable and(AP) Accounts Payable forecasting and reconciliation of vendors and customers accounts monthly.
  • Present results and status in Monthly meetings to report on Account status.

Education

Interpreter Training And Note Taking Course

Language Line Solutions

Certification of Medical Spanish Interpretation

Language Line Solutions

Certification in Medical Interpretation

MITS Interpreter Training School

Certification HIPPA And Medicare

Contact Link

Bachelor of Science - English And Education

University of Chile

Skills

  • Consecutive and Telephone interpretation
  • Note-Taking techniques
  • Cultural competency
  • Medical Terminology and Interpretation

Timeline

Student

MITS Interpreter Training School
06.2024 - 12.2025

English Spanish Interpreter (Remote)

Language Line Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2023

Sales Associate

Chico’s Boutique
04.2018 - 03.2021

English Teacher

Trowell Language Institute
07.2015 - 12.2018

Account Analyst Payables and Receivables

Ericsson Inc
03.2013 - 04.2015

Interpreter Training And Note Taking Course

Language Line Solutions

Certification of Medical Spanish Interpretation

Language Line Solutions

Certification in Medical Interpretation

MITS Interpreter Training School

Certification HIPPA And Medicare

Contact Link

Bachelor of Science - English And Education

University of Chile