I am a professional Somali and Maay Maay linguist with more than 20 years of experience in translation, interpretation, proofreading, language consulting, and proficiency testing.
My experience includes legal, court, medical, government, educational, business, and community assignments in the United States and overseas. I have provided in-person, remote, simultaneous, and consecutive interpreting services as well as professional document translation and review.
I am an ACTFL Certified Somali Proficiency Tester and have conducted Somali language proficiency evaluations for many years. I am also a Qualified Court Interpreter with the State of Georgia.
My professional background also includes overseas language work supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs and extensive experience working with courts, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and private organizations.
My qualifications combine extensive professional language experience, formal education, court interpreting experience, proficiency testing, and specialized work in legal, medical, government, educational, and business environments.
ACTFL Certified Somali Proficiency Tester
Certified Court Interpreter — State of Georgia
Professional Somali & Maay Maay Translator and Interpreter
Over 20 Years of Translation and Interpreting Experience
Legal, Medical, Government, Education & Business Language Specialist
Translated school policies, student handbooks, parent communications, forms, and educational materials into Somali.
Provided Somali language support and instruction to students under the supervision of certified classroom teachers.
Interpreted communication between parents, students, teachers, administrators, and school staff.
Translated and reviewed educational documents to ensure clear and culturally appropriate communication for Somali-speaking families.
Assisted teachers and school staff in communicating effectively with parents with limited English proficiency.
Provided language and cultural guidance to support parent participation and student success.
Supported educational programs and activities designed to improve communication between schools and Somali-speaking families.
