ANA WOGAN
Antioch
Summary
Bilingual Translation Specialist coordinating district-wide translation services to enhance equitable access for Spanish-speaking families. Collaborates across departments to ensure accurate communication, fostering strong community relationships and improving family engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Coordinator of Translation and Interpretation Services
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
- Led team in adapting translation and interpretation services to align with district priorities and address specific community needs.
- Oversaw team delivering translation and interpretation services tailored to school needs, enhancing communication for parents and staff.
- Coordinated district-wide language and interpreting services to ensure accessibility for all stakeholders.
Translation Specialist
Metro Nashville Public Schools
03.2019 - Current
- Coordinated translation of district communications to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance, enhancing effective communication for Spanish-speaking families.
Parent Outreach Translator
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Translated educational materials for diverse student populations in multiple languages.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences by providing interpretation services during meetings.
- Participated as an interpreter in assessments to identify students' needs and appropriate resources.
- Participated in training sessions to improve translation techniques and best practices.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive student information during translations.
- Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
- Provided interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
Medical Interpreter
CulturaLink
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Delivered Spanish–English interpretation services in medical settings, ensuring accurate communication while maintaining organized records and demonstrating adaptability and cultural responsiveness.
- Facilitated clear communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Universidad De Panamá
Panama City, Panama09-2007
Skills
- Spanish–English translation
- Translation accuracy
- Language accessibility
- Quality assurance
- Compliance
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural competency
- Language proficiency
- Confidential information management
- Cross-department collaboration
- Family engagement
References
- Tania DeGryse, Housewife, 615-767-6423
- Rosemary Gómez, Parent Outreach Translator MNPS, 615-483-5960
- Manuel Díaz DeLeon, Coordinator of Translation & Interpretation Services MNPS, 615-630-9173
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Interim Coordinator of Translation and Interpretation Services
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Translation Specialist
Metro Nashville Public Schools
03.2019 - Current
Parent Outreach Translator
Metro Nashville Public Schools
05.2017 - 03.2019
Medical Interpreter
CulturaLink
09.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Universidad De Panamá