Sofía Carpio
Ottawa
Summary
Hardworking, detail-oriented Health Science university student, looking for opportunities to keep learning and growing in the medical field. Fluent in English, Spanish and level B2 French. With experience in Customer Service, Medical Interpretation, Translation and Special Education Tutoring.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
Ottawa, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students with learning disabilities (such as ADHD and dyslexia) identifying lagging skills, and correcting weaknesses while adapting to their best learning styles.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Used active recall, spaced repetition and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Security Volunteer
World Youth Day (WYD)
Lisbon, Portugal
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted pilgrims professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Worked alongside the police to ensure the safety of the pilgrims and Pope Francis by creating physical barriers.
Medical Interpreter
Language Line Solutions through Teleperformance
El Salvador
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications in English and Spanish.
- Attended training programs to improve knowledge of medical terminology, note-taking and interpretation skills.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
Translator
Continuity Global Solutions
El Salvador
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Prepared detailed notes and translated them per client specifications, assisting in meetings and interviews.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others when needed.
- Listened to recordings, transcribed and translated the information.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Surgery Shadow Experience
Center for Outpatient Surgery (CECIAM)
San Salvador, El Salvador
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Shadowed Dr. Francisco Quintanilla López in a private outpatient surgery center.
- Observed a Laparoscopic Colectomy, from bringing in the patient to the observation phase of the patient post-surgery.
- Observed the preparation of surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments and surgical antisepsis of the hands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada06.2025
High School Diploma -
Academia Británica Cuscatleca
El Salvador06.2021
Skills
- Inspiring Love of Learning & Growth Mindset
- Emergency Preparedness
- Keen Observer & Critical Thinker
- Safety and Security
- Experience with Students Ages 5 and Up
- Special Education Tutoring
- Spanish and English Interpreting
- Technical Translation
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Security Volunteer
World Youth Day (WYD)
07.2023 - 08.2023
Tutor
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
01.2023 - Current
Medical Interpreter
Language Line Solutions through Teleperformance
03.2022 - 09.2022
Translator
Continuity Global Solutions
09.2021 - 09.2021
Surgery Shadow Experience
Center for Outpatient Surgery (CECIAM)
08.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
Academia Británica Cuscatleca