Hezry Salim
@hezrysalim
Experienced Swahili interpreter delivering accurate, culturally aware communication.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Swahili–English interpreter with over one year of focused practice delivering accurate, culturally sensitive interpretation across medical, legal, educational, and business settings.
I specialize in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, handling complex terminology and urgent medical situations to improve client outcomes and support informed decision-making.
I consistently adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality, leveraging strong note-taking, memory retention, and active listening to work effectively under tight deadlines and in fast-paced environments.
I also bring classroom experience as an English and Arabic teacher, a law degree background, and formal training in consecutive interpretation and HIPAA, all of which strengthen my cross-cultural communication and professionalism.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Swahili Interpreter
Freelance
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Provided consecutive and simultaneous Swahili–English interpretation in medical, legal, educational, and business settings, improving client comprehension and supporting timely outcomes in emergencies.
Arabic Teacher
Brookhub Senior School
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022 (0 months)
Planned and delivered Arabic lessons to improve spoken conversation skills and differentiated instruction to promote bilingual achievement and family engagement.
English/Literature Teacher
Comboni College of Science and Technology
Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (9 months)
Taught reading, writing, and speaking skills, composed lesson plans, and used varied teaching styles to engage students and improve English language competence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International University of Africa
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
2017 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program at the International University of Africa from 2017 to 2021.
Data Network Institute
Certificate, Information Technology
2013 - 2014
Undertook training in computer packages, systems applications, and internet technologies at Data Network Institute in Mombasa.
Moi Forces Academy
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2009 - 2013
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Moi Forces Academy.
Lake Star Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2005 - 2009
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Lake Star Academy.
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