Shamso Ulusow
Minneapolis
Summary
Skilled interpreter with strong proficiency in Somali, specializing in clear and accurate communication across cultural and linguistic barriers. Experienced in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for a variety of settings, including academic, professional, and community environments. Dedicated to fostering understanding through precise language use, cultural awareness, and active listening.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Americare
Burnsville
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted students with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Supported classroom teachers in implementing individualized education plans.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators.
- Implemented adaptive strategies to promote student engagement in lessons.
- Monitored daily attendance records of assigned students and maintained accurate documentation as required by state regulations.
- Coordinated communication between school personnel, families, and outside agencies regarding services for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Supported parents in understanding their child's disability and advocating for appropriate services at home or within the community.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Facilitated communication between family members and school personnel regarding student's progress.
Interpreter
The language banc
Minneapolis
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers in diverse settings.
- Interpreted verbal communications in real-time during meetings and events.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex concepts through clear translations.
- Prepared for assignments by researching relevant terminology and cultural context.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information during all interactions.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Facilitated communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
Education
Community Learning Project
St.Paul, MNSkills
- Bilingual/Multilingual fluency in Somali
- Consecutive interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Written translation
- Active listening and comprehension
- Clear and accurate verbal communication
Languages
Somali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Americare
07.2023 - 10.2023
Interpreter
The language banc
Community Learning Project