Yesenia Berk
Bilingual Professional
Denver,CO
Summary
Language professional prepared for challenges of Spanish interpretation. Possesses valuable experience in bridging communication gaps and ensuring understanding across diverse audiences. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing needs, along with skills in cultural sensitivity and active listening.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
Language Nexus and 1 World Translation Agencies
09.2025 - Current
- Interpreting and translating both, simultaneously and consecutively for medical and educational appointments throughout Colorado.
Front Office Representative
Risas Dental and Braces
01.2025 - Current
- I serve as the first point of contact, ensuring a positive patient experience while managing administrative operations in Spanish and English.
- Key responsibilities include greeting patients, managing multi-line phones, scheduling, insurance, processing payments, and other regular office duties.
Founder & CEO
Learning and Household Management with Ms. Yesi
Denver, CO
09.2011 - Current
- I started my side business based on my passion for youth and learning where I teach Spanish, and other learning curriculum for private families in their home(s).
- Private house manager for 3 clients in the Metro Denver area.
- Provide impeccable and reliable customer service in Spanish to my clients completing tasks on time, on budget including everything from coordinating child transportation, various vendors on behalf of my clients.
- Expanded my business by teaching Spanish to adults.
Group Lead Teacher
Saint John's Lutheran School
Denver, CO
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Mentored and trained new teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational offerings and student outcomes.
First Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Denver Language School
Denver, CO, USA
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Assisted with creating the curriculum to meet the educational needs of my students.
- Implemented new curriculum for learning Spanish for elementary age students.
Lead Spanish Enrichment Program Teacher
Denver Christian Schools
Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Responsible for curating curriculum to meet the educational needs of my students while also ensuring health, safety and well-being of 20+ students at a time.
- Implemented new curriculum for learning Spanish for elementary age students.
Spanish as a Second Language Volunteer Teacher
Church in the City Beth Abraham
Denver, CO, USA
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Responsible for curating curriculum to meet the educational needs of my adult students.
- Implemented new curriculum for learning Spanish.
Education
Associate - English as a Second Language
Peruvian-British Institute
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education: concentration in lower elementary
Diego Thomson Private Higher Educational Institute
PeruCertification - Medical Interpretation
Colorado Language Connection
Aurora, CO08-2025
Skills
- Medical Interpretation
- Spanish to English Interpretation
- English to Spanish Interpretation
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- CPR
- First Aid
- Universal Precautions
- Fluent spanish
- [Language] fluency
- Verbal communication
- Memory retention
- Fluent english
- Translation services
- Confidentiality practices
- Sight translation
- Video remote interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting expertise
- Technical terminology
- Cross-cultural communication
- Code of ethics
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Language teaching
- Simultaneous translations experience
- Critical thinking
- Ethical codes adherence
Certification
- Medical Interpreter Certification - 2025
Skills Certifications
- Bridging the Gap Medical Interpretation Certificate
- Large Center Director License 2024
- Interpreter for Spanish to English and English to Spanish
- Customer Service & Hospitality
- CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
Language Nexus and 1 World Translation Agencies
09.2025 - Current
Front Office Representative
Risas Dental and Braces
01.2025 - Current
Group Lead Teacher
Saint John's Lutheran School
07.2018 - 10.2023
First Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Denver Language School
01.2015 - 06.2019
Lead Spanish Enrichment Program Teacher
Denver Christian Schools
08.2012 - 05.2013
Founder & CEO
Learning and Household Management with Ms. Yesi
09.2011 - Current
Spanish as a Second Language Volunteer Teacher
Church in the City Beth Abraham
08.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education: concentration in lower elementary
Diego Thomson Private Higher Educational Institute
Associate - English as a Second Language
Peruvian-British Institute
Certification - Medical Interpretation
Colorado Language Connection