Ana Olagaray
Mendoza - Mendoza
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Spanish language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over 20 years of related expertise. Background includes working in professional environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in English to Spanish translations.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Licenced Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
Mendoza - Mendoza
10.2013 - Current
- Conduct psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns.
- Use writing and creative techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Evaluate patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Help clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Implement variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Counsel individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Write reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Refer clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Assist clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Compile detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Identify indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Offer specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Consult with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Link clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Provide psychotherapy incorporating client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
Freelance Spanish-English Translator
Independent writers
Mendoza - Mendoza
01.1990 - Current
- Referred to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons and encyclopedias to verify translation accuracy.
- Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect English language.
- Spanish to English: translated a book by Ana María Messuti (2001). El tiempo como Pena. Buenos Aires: Artes Gráficas Candil.
- English to Spanish: Several articles on different topis. Lately, articles related to pshychology and psychoanalysis (by Jay Greenberg, Siri Husvedt, etc.)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Nursing Home
AWKI
Mendoza - Mendoza
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Conducted admission interviews.
- Provided individual counseling to residents.
- Developed and implemented workshops with residents.
- Resolved conflicts regarding institutional communication.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Assistant Professor of English
Universidad del Aconcagua and Fundación New Trends
Mendoza - Mendoza
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to college students.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (Spanish)
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo
1999 - 12.2004
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Elementary School English Teacher
Instituto ICEI - Instituto Piagetiano Pensamiento
Mendoza - Mendoza
02.1993 - 02.1995
- Taught K and First grade at Instituto Piagetiano Pensamiento.
- Taught Fifth grade at Instituto ICEI (bilingual school) teaching Language and Social Studies.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
Education
No Degree - Spanish Language And Literature
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYPsychology Licentiate - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Del Aconcagua
Mendoza, Argentina10.2013
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY09.2003
Litentiate - English Language And Literature
Universidad Nacional De Cuyo
Mendoza, Argentina08.1999
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Andover, MA05.1998
Skills
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Translation Revisions
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Word Conflict Identification
- Microsoft Office
- Consecutive Translation
- Oral and Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communications
- Proofreading and Editing
Creative Writing
Writing and Literature are very important resources in my clinical work. I have always enjoyed writing. I have written a few short stories and being a writer is still a major dream of mine. I am currently working on a project called "Letters to Ramiro" and have recently applied to the MFA in Creative Writing at the University of IOWA. I'm still waiting to hear from them.
Timeline
Licenced Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
10.2013 - Current
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Nursing Home
AWKI
10.2013 - 07.2015
Assistant Professor of English
Universidad del Aconcagua and Fundación New Trends
03.2005 - 12.2008
Elementary School English Teacher
Instituto ICEI - Instituto Piagetiano Pensamiento
02.1993 - 02.1995
Freelance Spanish-English Translator
Independent writers
01.1990 - Current
No Degree - Spanish Language And Literature
State University of New York At Buffalo
Psychology Licentiate - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Del Aconcagua
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
State University of New York At Buffalo
Litentiate - English Language And Literature
Universidad Nacional De Cuyo
High School Diploma -
Andover High School
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (Spanish)
State University of New York at Buffalo
1999 - 12.2004
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