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Cecilia Fano

@ceciliafano

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Certified English-Spanish Medical Interpreter delivering accurate, cross-cultural communication with confidence.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for medical interpreting work where accuracy, confidentiality, and patient advocacy matter. I want to use OPI/VRI and sight translation to support clear cross-cultural communication in a high-trust healthcare environment.

I am a certified English-Spanish Medical Interpreter and Translator with over 8 years of experience supporting high-stakes bilingual communication. I recently completed a rigorous 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training (MITS) specializing in Medical Terminology, HIPAA compliance, Ethics, Sight Translation, and remote modalities (OPI and VRI).

My background spans interpretation, translation, and education, including:

Medical Interpretation & Translation: Specialized in protecting confidentiality, patient advocacy, and maintaining a track record of 100% accuracy in official government translations.
Bilingual Education: As an ESL Teacher at Instituto María Auxiliadora, I manage 100+ students annually, sharpening my active listening, immediate clarification, and cross-cultural mediation skills.
Team Leadership: Experience in retail management handling complex daily inquiries, guiding teams, and managing POS systems calmly under pressure.

Equipped with a dedicated, HIPAA-compliant remote workspace and high-speed internet, I am ready to deliver precise, empathetic, and professional remote interpretation and translation services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ESL Teacher

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Instituto María Auxiliadora

Mar 2017 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Educated 100+ students annually using communicative methodologies to improve language proficiency outcomes. Facilitated cross-cultural communication and developed advanced active listening and clarification skills for high-accuracy medical interpreting.

ESL Instruction Cross Cultural Communication Active Listening Medical Interpreting

Retail Area Manager

Ross Dress for Less

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

Led a team of 11 associates and ensured compliance with company service protocols in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Supervised shift operations, trained employees on POS systems and service standards, and managed high-pressure multitasking with high transaction accuracy.

Team Leadership Customer Service Compliance Active Listening POS systems Financial Accuracy Multitasking

Freelance Translator

Government of Chubut Department of Culture

Mar 2012 - Mar 2017 (5 years)

Translated official documents and cultural heritage materials with 100% accuracy while meeting strict 24-hour deadlines. Delivered culturally appropriate translations for public consumption, preserving linguistic nuances for diverse audiences.

Translation Accuracy Cultural Heritage Translation

Family Advocate

Bahia Vista Elementary School

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 1 month)

Served as the primary communication bridge between English-speaking staff and Spanish-speaking families during high-stakes educational meetings. Translated official documents and educational materials with confidentiality and built trust across cultural barriers.

Confidentiality Translation Educational Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

40-Hour Medical Interpreter Training (MITS)

Medical Interpreter Training, Medical Interpretation

Completed a 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training (MITS) with specialized instruction in Medical Terminology, HIPAA, Ethics, OPI, VRI, and Sight Translation.