Kim
T.
Interpreter of the Month
The Bridge is pleased to introduce Kim T. as our “Interpreter
of the Month”, July 2005.
Languages: Native Vietnamese, English
Years as professional linguist: 6 years |
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| Kim T. |
Kim’s experience as an interpreter began in 1994 in the fair
city of Fargo, North Dakota where she interpreted and translated part-time
in the medical field for several years while attending college. As
a novice interpreter, she attained certification through the University
of Minnesota’s medical interpreting track in the early stages
of its program via a traveling professor. |
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Kim attained a BS in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State
University in 1997. In addition to part-time interpreting work, she
also supported herself by tutoring struggling math students at Moorhead
State University. During her summer breaks she would travel to the
east coast where she worked as a product inspector, testing industrial
auto parts and circuit boards in Massachusetts and Florida.
In December of 2000, Kim moved to St. Cloud and began working full-time
as an interpreter. Her experience includes medical, community and
social service appointments. Kim is well liked by patients and medical
staff for her ability to show empathy and caring for all patients
while maintaining a professional distance. She is a hard worker and
is very easy to get along with.
Since coming to the United States from Vietnam in 1987, Kim and
her family have treasured their cultural heritage even more and work
to keep it alive by speaking Vietnamese in the home.
Congratulations, Kim, on achieving Interpreter of the Month, July
2005! |
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Elodia
C.
Interpreter of the Month
The Bridge is pleased to introduce Elodia C. as our “Interpreter
of the Month”, July 2005.
Languages: Native Spanish, English
Years as professional linguist: 11 years |
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| Elodia
C. |
Elodia’s experience as an interpreter started at a very young
age interpreting for her family members who did not speak English.
At the age of 3 her family immigrated to the United States from Durango,
Mexico looking to work as migrant workers in southern Minnesota. Elodia
has always helped her parents and other family members with interpreting.
She then went on to help others in the community by interpreting at
clinics and other locations. Elodia’s 1st job as an interpreter
was for Three Rivers Community Organization interpreting for members
of the community in many capacities such as applying for energy assistance
or registering kids for the Head Start program. |
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Elodia has passed the court interpreter training program through the
MN State Court system. She has also earned an Associates Degree in
Sales Marketing Management from Southern Technical College in Faribault,
and is working towards her LPN degree. Elodia hopes to one day earn
her Registered Nurse degree.
As an active member in the Hispanic community, Elodia has been involved
with many volunteer activities. In the past she has participated
in a group called “Latinas” which helps to prevent teen
pregnancy and keep kids in school; she has also volunteered in a
similar sex education program in the Northfield school district.
Currently she acts as a volunteer interpreter for Rice County school
district parent teacher conferences. Elodia has a strong sense of
values and is strongly dedicated to abiding by the Interpreter’s
Code of Ethics. In her free time, Elodia enjoys helping members of
her community stay connected to their Hispanic heritage.
Congratulations, Elodia, on achieving Interpreter of the Month,
July 2005! |
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