Professional Summary
Born and raised in Usulutan, El Salvador. Recent college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Cincinnati. Aiming to enhance my academic experience and knowledge of the language, cultural awareness, and history to successfully work with organizations and/or agencies seeking to help our immigrant families. 4+ years of professional interpretation and translation experience. Worked with multiple organizations to intensify the attention on human rights and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Art : University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2021 (Spanish Minor in Political Science)
Certification English/Spanish Translation Studies: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2021
Associate of Arts: University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, 2019
Positions and Work Experience
08-2020 -12-2020 Intern , I helped create a school guide that helps engage schools and increase student’s awareness of Human Trafficking I also assist with gathering news stories for the twice-monthly Immigrant Dignity Report , Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center, Cincinnati, OH
09-2019 -05-2020 Interpreter, I got the opportunity to work with people of diverse backgrounds and assist the speaker in developing an explanation that was best understood by the listener. Translate various types of documents Interpreted for many school locations (enrollment, parent-teacher conferences, and special education meetings) Interpreted home visits and court appointments. , Affordable Languages, Blue Ash, OH
08-2021 -To Present Bilingual Community Liaison , I currently evaluate all registration forms in English and Spanish while also translating important documents for Spanish-Speaking families. I nterpret in parent meetings and home visits and assist with completing enrollment documents. , Mt.Healthy Board of Education, Mt.Healthy, OH
Publications
Published Abstracts
Karen Rosen Guevara (2020. ) DACA is safe for now, but I am still a Dreamer .[Abstract]Cincinnati Enquirer, Author
Service
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Other Type:Community Service Level:Local 04-2017 -04-2018
Professional Affiliation
05-2021 -08-2021: Intern I assisted with application completion, interpretation, and translation for clients and client meetings. I drafted letters of correspondence, and compile evidence for submission to USCIS or Immigration court. My other responsibilities were to conduct country research to support asylum applicants and organize PowerPoints for community training and other supplemental material, and assist in any area necessary within the law center. The Immigrant and Refugee Law Center, Cincinnati
08-2020 -12-2020: Intern I helped create a school guide that helps engage schools and increase student’s awareness of Human Trafficking I also assist with gathering news stories for the twice-monthly Immigrant Dignity Report. Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center, Cincinnati
07-2016 -08-2016: Volunteer Educational Trip: Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France Sponsored by art department at Princeton High School. Completed a month-long trip, studying Spanish and French archichitecture, art, culture and language. Also worked with several students of different backgrounds and practiced Spanish and French speaking skills through regular conversations with locals. EF Tours, International