Supplement_6-Zahra_Omar_-_Freelance_Interpreter_CV.pdf
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This is a curriculum vitae for Zahra Omar, a freelance interpreter under contract with multiple state and local judicial systems in Arizona, California, and Oregon. Ms. Omar provides English/Somali and Maay Maay interpretation and translation services across Superior Courts, Justice Courts, Juvenile Courts, Family Courts, and Municipal Courts. Her services include simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation interpretation for court proceedings such as initial appearances, preliminary hearings, arraignments, trials, sentencing, and settlement disputes, as well as attorney-client interviews, pre-sentence investigations, counseling services, and probation-related matters. Additionally, she provides interpreting services to local interpretation agencies, mental health case managers, healthcare providers, and school districts in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.
Ms. Omar holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and an Associate of Arts Degree from Phoenix College, with certifications including a Fingerprint Clearance Card since 2006 and Superior Court badges for Maricopa and Pima County Superior Courts. She has over 15 years of professional interpretation experience, has passed ALTA language proficiency testing in English and Somali, and maintains active membership in the Arizona Court Interpreters Association. Her qualifications include training in criminal justice systems, legal procedures, interpreter ethics, and specialized topics including immigration status and juvenile court dependencies. She is available for weekday, weekend, and holiday services, including telephonic and internet interpreting, and is able to travel long distances as needed.
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Zahra Omar
4739 E Culver Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 mezahraa@hotmail.com Cell: (480) 278-2597
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced professional interpreter/translator in the Somali and Maay Maay languages.
SKILLS:
More than 15 years of experience in English/Somali interpretation/translation Fingerprint Clearance Card since 2006 Superior court badge for Maricopa & Pima County Superior Courts Provisionally qualified through the Los Angeles Superior Court Passed English & Somali Language Proficiency test designed for English and Somali interpreters through ALTA language testing services Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and detail oriented Proficient in Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent Superior Court Contractor with several States including Arizona, California and Oregon States Nov. 2005-Current
Provide high quality interpreting services in the court systems including Superior
Courts, Justice Courts, Juvenile Courts, Family Courts, Municipal and City Courts Interpret all court proceedings using simultaneous, consecutive interpretation and sight translation Topics: initial appearances, preliminary hearings, arraignments, case management conferences, changes of plea, trials, sentencing, settlement disputes; attorney/client interviews; pre-sentence investigation interviews; post-conviction matters, counseling/treatment services; meetings with probation officers; arbitration; mediation; parent information classes, probation violation hearings and revocation hearings
Demonstrate strong ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Interpret for various Somali language dialects including standard Somali, Mai-Mai and Benadir dialects
Provide Interpreting services to attorneys, doctors and behavioral health services
Free-Lance interpreter for local Interpretation Agencies, Phoenix, AZ Sep. 2004-Current
Provide high quality interpreting services in the courts of Arizona including Superior
Courts, Justice Courts, Juvenile Courts, Family Courts, Municipal and City Courts Interpret all court proceedings using simultaneous, consecutive interpretation and sight translation Topics: initial appearances, preliminary hearings, arraignments, case management conferences, changes of plea, trials, sentencing, settlement disputes; attorney/client interviews; pre-sentence investigation interviews; post-conviction matters, counseling/treatment services; meetings with probation officers; arbitration; mediation; parent information classes, probation violation hearings and revocation hearings
Demonstrate strong ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Interpret for various Somali language dialects including standard Somali, Mai-Mai and Benadir dialects
Provide Interpreting services to attorneys, doctors and behavioral health services
Independent Contractor for Pima County Superior Court, Tucson, AZ Oct 2008-Current
Interpret all court proceedings in a court setting utilizing simultaneous, sight and consecutive modes of interpretation
Work in correlation with court staff to ensure efficiency of services and top quality interpretation services
Interpret for various Somali language dialects
Sub-Contractor for several local Interpreting Agencies, Phoenix, AZ Jan. 2009-Current
Provide Interpreting services in legal field: CPS investigations & legal depositions Collaborate with monolingual mental health case managers to assist with interpreting and providing counseling to patience with Serious Mental Illnesses
(SMI)
Provided Interpretation Services to patients in general health care offices such as primary care physicians
Independent Contractor for Tempe Municipal Court and other Municipal Courts Phoenix, Glendale and Tempe, AZ Jan 2008-Current
Provide oral interpreting in simultaneous and consecutive modes during complex proceedings, hearings, interviews and other court related issues
Interpret for cases and offenses that have taken place within city jurisdiction such as city law violations, ordinance violations, and misdemeanors.
Interpret for offenses involving driving under the influence (DUI), parking tickets, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, vandalism, trespass, petty theft, simple assault, and other such crimes.
Work cooperatively with judges, court employees, defendants, and public
Free-Lance interpreter for Balsz and Tempe Elementary School Districts, Phoenix and Tempe, AZ June 2005-Current
Interpret for parents and school personnel issues regarding students’ placements Educate parents issues regarding evaluation procedures for students who might be qualified for Special Education Services Attend high-stakes administrative meetings with parents, explaining district policies and procedures Work as a consultant to educate district personnel about Somali culture to better support students success
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education: Arizona State University, May 2011 Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education: Phoenix College, May 2007 High School Diploma with Honors distinction: Camelback High School, May 2005 Active member of Arizona Court Interpreters Association Received several certificates of completion of the “Overview of the US Criminal
Justice Systems.”
Received certificate for successfully completing the FBI Community Relations
Executive Seminar Training and demonstrating a commitment to the FBI mission.
TRAININGS:
Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, October 2011
Legal overview of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, Criminal Procedure Interpreting
Theory and Practice-Simultaneous, Consecutive Interpretation and Sight Translation
Pragmatics of Judicial Proceedings and Characteristics of Legal Language Principles of Proper Interpreting, Professional Conduct, Ethical Principles and
Standards Variations and Complexity of Legal Language
Arizona Court Interpreters Association, Phoenix AZ 2012-Current
Certificate of Attendance: Juvenile Court Dependencies and Delinquencies Certificate of Attendance: Courtroom Testimony Certificate of Attendance: Overview of an Oral Trial Certificate of Attendance: Interpreter Ethics Certificate of Attendance: Polygraph Examinations Certificate of Attendance: Overview of U.S. Immigration Status with Emphasis on
U, T, VAWA and Refugee Statuses
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Available during weekdays, weekends & holidays, telephonic /internet interpreting services and able to travel long distance
REFERENCES:
Mr. Alfred González, Interpreter coordinator/manager Tempe Municipal Court 140 E 5th St #150 Tempe, AZ 85281 alfred_gonzalez@tempe.gov
(480) 350-2953
Victoria F. Vasquez, Director, Interpreter Services Arizona Superior Court in Pima County 110 W. Congress, Ste, W919 Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-3888
| Zahra Omar |
| Zahra Omar |
| Independent Superior Court Contractor with several States including Arizona, California and Oregon States |
| Independent Superior Court Contractor with several States including Arizona, California and Oregon States |
| Nov. 2005-Current |
| Nov. 2005-Current |
| Free-Lance interpreter for local Interpretation Agencies, Phoenix, AZ |
| Free-Lance interpreter for local Interpretation Agencies, Phoenix, AZ |
| Sep. 2004-Current |
| Sep. 2004-Current |
| Independent Contractor for Pima County Superior Court, Tucson, AZ |
| Independent Contractor for Pima County Superior Court, Tucson, AZ |
| Oct 2008-Current |
| Oct 2008-Current |
| Sub-Contractor for several local Interpreting Agencies, Phoenix, AZ |
| Sub-Contractor for several local Interpreting Agencies, Phoenix, AZ |
| Jan. 2009-Current |
| Jan. 2009-Current |
| Independent Contractor for Tempe Municipal Court and other Municipal Courts Phoenix, Glendale and Tempe, AZ |
| Independent Contractor for Tempe Municipal Court and other Municipal Courts Phoenix, Glendale and Tempe, AZ |
| Jan 2008-Current |
| Jan 2008-Current |
| Free-Lance interpreter for Balsz and Tempe Elementary School Districts, Phoenix and Tempe, AZ |
| Free-Lance interpreter for Balsz and Tempe Elementary School Districts, Phoenix and Tempe, AZ |
| June 2005-Current |
| June 2005-Current |
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