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Sophia Martinez

Comayagua

Summary

Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience as a Translator and Interpreter at Brigade, recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication. Proven ability to expand client relationships through high-quality translation services and real-time interpretation, fostering smoother negotiations and enhancing understanding in complex scenarios. Strong team collaboration and decision-making skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Translator and Interpreter

Brigade
Comayagua, Departamento de Comayagua
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations.
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish.
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.
  • Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
  • Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Enabled effective communication between doctors and patients with limited English proficiency by interpreting medical appointments accurately.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Helped the coordinator of the entire program manage the setting of the place
  • Manage at least 50 people per hour with medical help while translating doctor-patient conversations.

Volunteer

Air Force
Comayagua, Departamento de Comayagua
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated better healthcare access by volunteering at free clinics.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.

Teacher's Assistant

Family Business
Comayagua, Departamento De Comayagua
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
  • Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
  • Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Had 2 students with special needs
  • Classrooms with 25 students
  • Manage also the school cafeteria in recess and lunch
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Building Minds School
Comayagua, Comayagua
05.2001 -

Skills

Written translation

Fluent bilingualism

Effective communication techniques

Strong vocabulary skills

Team leadership

Decision-making

Customer service

Marketing

Meal preparation

Food quality

Staff coordination

Food safety and sanitation

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Food presentation

Hospitality service expertise

Golf

I started playing golf at the age of 13, since then I have participated in Uskidsgolf Honduras, won 2 times national champion, also participated in Torneo Centroamericano con Panama, and placed 7 overall.

Timeline

Translator and Interpreter

Brigade
05.2025 - 05.2025

Volunteer

Air Force
06.2024 - 06.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Family Business
06.2016 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Building Minds School
05.2001 -
Sophia Martinez