Student-centered English lessons with a teacher that has 22 years of teaching experience
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Certified Medical Interpreter
Oct, 2021 - PresentOrville Fitz-Henley
In addition to teaching, I interpret (translate the *spoken* word) for doctors and patients to provide understanding between them. It's a dance between English and Spanish - and it blends well with my language teaching (see below)!
Medical Interpreter
Oct, 2013 - Mar, 2015Magenta Trans-Services
Interpreted between English and Spanish for medical appointments, specifically orthopedic visits.
Medical Interpreter
Jan, 2012 - May, 2014Interpreters Unlimited
Interpreted between English and Spanish for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appointments for children and adults. Helped the patients to feel they had communicated their needs and helped the doctors to feel they had received the information needed to make a decision about treatment.
Spanish and English Teacher; International Tour Guide
Mar, 2010 - PresentOrville Fitz-Henley, Certified Language Instructor
Students say classes are fun and that I'm patient and encouraging. My travels and living abroad lend a depth and breadth to the lessons: experience Spain, Mexico, Panama, and more with me!
Bilingual Substitute Teacher
Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2021San Diego Unified School District
Teach English and Spanish to all grades, K-12, earning the title "The Super Sub"!; taught other subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and basic French (French level 1-2).
Educación
Bach. Sc., Natural Resources & Conservation
Aug, 1995 - May, 1999University of Florida
Translation & Interpretation; Extension Courses
Aug, 2012 - May, 2013University of California at San Diego
Certifications
CBEST
Mar, 2002California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Passing the exam is required of all California educators.
Certified Medical Interpreter
Oct, 2021National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
The tests assess one's ability to both understand and speak Spanish and English at a level high enough to interpret for a doctor and his/her patient. (Interpreting is what is often called "spoken translation".)
TEFL Certification
Sep, 2018Bridge TEFL
120-hour course designed to impart all the skills needed to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the highest levels.
Awards
Advanced Spanish Speaker Status
Jun, 2021ACTFL - Language Testing Institute
Idiomas
Portugués
Competencia limitada
Inglés
Dominio fluido / nativo
Español
Dominio fluido / nativo
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