Hi, I’m
Terri Ashchi
WINTER HAVEN,FL
Summary
- Participated in Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare, an ALTA Language Services interpreter training program to enhance language proficiency and cultural sensitivity in the Healthcare setting.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and other education professionals in English and Spanish.
- Ensured accurate and clear interpretation of students academic background information during Individualized Educational Plans, parent teacher conferences, and diverse communications.
- Provided online Spanish interpretation to parents regarding their child's learning experience, academic progress and challenges.
- Worked with diverse parents, including those with limited English proficiency, migrants and refugees, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment. and well as community resources.
- Maintained student confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards.
- Collaborated with education professionals to ensure accurate and effective communication during professional meetings and encounters.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Polk County Public Schools
Teacher/Spanish Interpreter
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Facilitated communication between parents, students, and teachers.
Skills used:
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt to diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations with empathy.
Education
ALTA Language Services, Inc.Atlanta, GA
40- Hour Medical Interpreter Training from Qualified Medical Interpreter
07.2023
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Master of Arts from Bilingual Education
05.2020
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
05.2016
Skills
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare procedures in multiple languages
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt to diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations with empathy
- Proficient in using different equipment and technology
Accomplishments
2023 Top AR (Accelerated Reader)
2022-Present Team Leader
2019 Research Symposium Award/ University of Florida/College of Education
Certification
- Professional Certificate for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement/Florida Department of Education/ Expires 06/2024)
- Professional Certificate for Spanish K-12/Florida Department of Education/ Expires 06/2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher/Spanish Interpreter
Polk County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
ALTA Language Services, Inc.
40- Hour Medical Interpreter Training from Qualified Medical Interpreter
University of Florida
Master of Arts from Bilingual Education
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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