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- ACADEMIC INFORMATION
- Kent State University, Kent, OH, May 2009
M.A. Spanish Translation (Spanish > English) - Gannon University, Erie, PA, May 2007
B.A. in Spanish and Political Science, GPA 3.87
- LANGUAGES
- English - Native Language
- Spanish - Fluent
- LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
- Seville, Spain. (January 2006 – May 2006) Studied abroad at The Center for Cross Cultural Studies.
- Agua Prieta, Mexico. (Spring 2005) Through the Border Awareness Program at Gannon University, I traveled with fellow Gannon students to interact with immigrants while seeking to understand border issues between the U.S. and Mexico.
- Aminilla, Dominican Republic. (May 2002 – August 2002) Through the program Amigos de las Americas, I lived in a community with a host family while teaching English, working with the communities youth group, aiding in the construction of their community center, and planting trees throughout the area.
- WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Legal Aid Society (September 2008-Present).
- Dish Satellite (October 2007-Present).
Bilingual Sales Associate.
To provide the best customer service to our clients who call in and need our services.
To assist the Spanish-speaking clientele who call in.
- Gannon University (August 2004-May 2007).
Legal Aid Translation Intern.
To provide translations of legal documents, such as sworn statements, marriage certificates, and notarized forms, on a weekly basis.
Provided assistance to Gannon students who needed tutoring in the Spanish language.
Fulfilled lab requirements in order to maintain a functional lab for all students learning foreign languages.
- HONORS
- Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language Honor Society: 2005-Present.
- Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society: 2003-Present
- REFERENCES
- Available upon request