Sindy Leonard

Sindy Leonard is a highly skilled Spanish Interpreter and Translator with extensive expertise across public education systems, special education programs, and high-security state institutional environments. She has a proven track record managing high-consequence, long-form assignments, including public school IEP (Individualized Education Program) interpretation and intensive one-on-one educational and psychological interpretation within a youth services correctional environment. Sindy has advanced document preparation mastery using MS Office tools and a strong foundation in corporate accounting, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Spanish Educational & Psychological Interpreter - ALABAMA DEPT OF YOUTH SERVICES - Pike Road, AL

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

Provided dedicated, full-time English/Spanish interpretation and instructional support for a 16-year-old Spanish-speaking youth offender within a secure juvenile correctional facility. Maintained a dual-scope role: facilitating complete access to the academic curriculum inside a corrections-based high school classroom, and delivering precise, high-consequence interpretation during intensive psychological and rehabilitative sessions.

• Immersive Educational Interpretation: Served as a dedicated, in-class interpreter, sitting alongside the student to translate daily lectures, instructional materials, and classroom discussions in real-time, directly contributing to his academic progression and engagement.
• Instructional Support & Facilitation: Assisted the student in navigating daily lessons in math, english, science and other subjects, clarifying academic concepts, and bridging communication gaps between the student and teaching staff to ensure full comprehension.
• Psychological/Rehabilitative Interpretation: Facilitated confidential therapy sessions between the student and facility psychologists, accurately translating discussions regarding criminal history, trauma, institutional adjustment, rehabilitation goals, and legal procedures.

Spanish Special Education Interpreter and Translator - PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Camarillo, CA

(2022-02 - 2024-06)

Delivered real-time interpretation during Individualized Education Program (IEP) conferences, fostering seamless collaboration, and clear alignment among parents, educators, psychologists, and special education staff. Translated IEP documentation, legal disclosures, and educational roadmaps from English to Spanish with rigorous attention to cultural nuances, and administrative compliance. Served as a key communication liaison across the school ecosystem, proactively resolving misunderstandings and bridging cultural gaps between families, advocates, and multidisciplinary school staff to keep all stakeholders focused on student success.

Interpreted during assessments for Spanish-speaking students with learning and behavioral deficits.

Spanish Interpreter and Translator - DM MEDICAL HEALTHCARE - Goodyear, AZ

(2012-10 - 2020-09)

Provided English/Spanish interpreter and translator services for a Spanish-speaking medical supplies company based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Served as an interpreter/translator intermediary between company officers and their English-speaking clients. Performed real-time English/Spanish interpreter services via 3-way phone conversations. Translated business correspondence and business contracts from Spanish to English. Utilized Word and Excel software tools extensively.

Accounting Assistant / Receptionist - AUTOMINS LIMITED / REDETRANS - Barranquilla, Colombia

(2004-04 - 2010-06)

Prepared payroll, contracts, and money transfers. Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable. Prepared documents using Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Business Administration - Atlantico University (2007 - 2009)

Certificate of Aptitude - General Secretarial - National Education Services (2005)