Soda Sdeqee
Bloomington
Summary
Professional interpreter with a recently completed Community Interpreting Course from Metro South, equipped with strong skills in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. Experienced in supporting effective communication across language and cultural barriers, with a focus on accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism. Passionate about helping individuals and communities connect, fostering understanding, and ensuring access to essential services.
Experienced with bridging language barriers and ensuring clear communication. Utilizes linguistic and cultural knowledge to facilitate understanding in various settings. Track record of maintaining accuracy and neutrality, contributing to effective and seamless communication.
Professional language expert with solid background in accurate and effective communication. Skilled in interpreting complex information, bridging language barriers, and enhancing understanding in diverse settings. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving team needs, ensuring reliable support and achieving results. Proficient in multiple languages, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interpreter
Middle English Interpreting
02.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Multilingual Word
01.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Global Language Connections
01.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Bloomington Public Schools District 87
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
Intern Interpreter
IOM (International Organization for Migration)
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided interpretation services to facilitate effective communication between clients and staff speaking different languages.
- Assisted in resolving client issues by accurately conveying information across linguistic and cultural barriers.
- Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills while maintaining professionalism under high-pressure situations.
English Teacher
Resalat Private School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Taught English to children, ensuring an engaging and patient learning environment tailored to their needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that improved language comprehension and student engagement.
- Gained valuable experience in education, honing organizational, instructional, and mentoring skills.
Education
College Student/Health Sciences Major
Normandale Community College
High School Graduated - undefined
Hewad Private School
01.2021
Skills
- Simultaneous Interpretation
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Written Translation
- Time Management and Speed in Translation
- Mastery of Specialized Terminology in Various Fields
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Fluent bilingualism
- Client support
- Professional ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language fluency
LANGUAGES
Dari
English
Persian
Farsi
Certification
Community interpreting training, 50+hrs
Medical Terminology Class
Introduction to Educational Interpreting
Timeline
Interpreter
Middle English Interpreting
02.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Multilingual Word
01.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Global Language Connections
01.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Bloomington Public Schools District 87
01.2025 - Current
Intern Interpreter
IOM (International Organization for Migration)
02.2024 - 04.2024
English Teacher
Resalat Private School
01.2019 - 01.2022
High School Graduated - undefined
Hewad Private School
College Student/Health Sciences Major
Normandale Community College
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