San Diego Certified Tagalog Interpreting Services

A highly talented Interpreter with huge experience in Court interpretation, giving assistance to non-English speaking parties with deep background in performing a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the court and for parties to pro...

A highly talented Interpreter with huge experience in Court interpretation, giving assistance to non-English speaking parties with deep background in performing a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public and also helping healthcare providers, schools and non-profit organizations in their interpreting and translating needs, since 1990. Core qualifications and competencies include: Understands terminologies in the following industries: Medical, Finance, Insurance, Court and Law. Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters. Excellent social skills – Ability to work with a wide range of people from various backgrounds, using superb customer service and communication skills. Profound ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely in both languages and with pleasant/professional voice and polite forms of expression. Sound knowledge of the general subject of the speeches that are to be interpreted. General erudition and intimate familiarity with both cultures. Extensive vocabulary in both languages. Excellent note-taking technique for consecutive interpreting. Bachelors degree in Philosophy. MA in Clinical Psychology Main Achievements Rendered correct concepts/meanings between source and target languages conveying clarity, tone, and style from one language into another. Provided strict renditions of the messages including every detail of the conversation. Interpreted from English into Tagalog and vice versa using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court. Checked original text to ensure that translation is accurate. Used electronic listening equipment when prompted. Made sight translations for the benefit of the court of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents. Brought to the court’s attention any items that may impede the interpreters’ performance. Researched and understood legal terminology used in court and functions of the court. Main Achievements Interpreted for healthcare professionals and patients Interpreted questions (QME/AME/Psych Eval), answers and concerns of patients Served as a cultural mediator where necessary Translated written documents OTHER STRENGTHS Excellent bilingual communication skills &TV host ( English and Tagalog) since 2000 for a non-profit org