The document summarizes the individual's work history providing Portuguese translation, interpreting, and localization services for various organizations since 1991. It also outlines their experience teaching English as a Second Language in Brazil from 1986-1991, which involved curriculum development, lesson planning, and cultural enrichment instruction. Their qualifications include being bilingual in Portuguese and English, proficient in Spanish, with translation experience across academic, business and legal domains.

1. WORK HISTORY 1991-Present : Portuguese Localization as well as Interpreting and Translating for various organizations including the Department of Health and Social Services, Lake Washington School District, and the Brazilian Club of Seattle. Responsibilities include: Translate for the Brazilian Community in Seattle and government officials, maintaining secrecy relating to sensitive material Interpret and offer entire conversations during discussions between community members, government officials, business professionals, and educational administrators Appeal cases and mediate for educational or immigration purposes Translate official legal documents and quarterly reports as well as project implementation background information Provide simultaneous translations at training sessions, workshops, seminars and conferences Perform various duties and ad hoc administrative support such as record keeping, AR and AP relating to projects, logistics, as well as give advice and guidance on local issues Provide content and cultural analysis addressing procedural development and concerns Responsible for all communication and managerial responsibilities relating to projects Contract positions: 2+ years of bilingual services for Vacation Internationale, 2+ years bilingual managerial services for Ocean Beauty Seafoods, almost 2 years of bilingual managerial services for Taco-Time NW, almost 2 years of bilingual managerial services for Rexam, almost 2 years of bilingual services for Brahma, and 6 months bilingual counseling services for Eton Technical Institute 1986-1991: Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) for C.C.A.A., Fisk, and Instituto York, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Responsibilities included: Planning and implementing programs for ESL speakers, recommending developments in materials pertinent to the program curriculum Planning lessons and meeting curriculum goals and objectives, assisting teachers in accent acquisition and in identification of resources to deal with language differences Teaching ESL and language arts, cultural, social, and historical enrichment classes to Brazilians using current techniques, providing educational opportunities to all students and helping Brazilians communicate with groups visiting from various parts of the world Interpreting for large groups and conferences as well as functioning as a Certified International Tour Guide, taking groups to various regions of Brazil Working cooperatively with teacher assistants, other teachers, administrators, and parents, including providing written communication to parents in their native languages REFERENCES AND SAMPLE WORK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ANN HEMMONS FERREIRA9202 NE 120TH STKIRKLAND, WA 98034206-372-2555rhemmons@uw.edu SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS WA Certified Portuguese/English Translator Bicultural as well as bilingual English: Native, Portuguese: Native, Spanish: Proficient MA in Cultural Studies BLS in Comparative International Studies 5+ years of ESL teaching experience Experienced Counselor Experienced Interpreter with extensive communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Experienced translator with academic, business, and legal experience 17 years living experience in Brazil 20 years living experience in the United States Extensive academic level writing, editing, proofing, and content analysis experience Trained and skilled in interacting with diverse populations including educational professionals, community members, and business professionals Microsoft applications as well as educational, financial, media, storage and management applications since 1991.