Background

I was born in 1983, in London. I am currently based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
I have spoken English and Polish all my life, interpreting for family members since primary school age.
I regard both my spoken English and Polish to be of a native standard.
Whilst completing my GCSEs and A Levels I took Polish as an additional subject (Grade A in both).
Following a yearlong course I completed the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (English Law option).
I have been interpreting professionally for over 15 years. In that time I have undertaken over 3200 assignments.
I have experienced a wide variety of public and private sector work.

National Register of Public Service Interpreters Number: 16368.

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• NHS – Experienced medical interpreter. Interpreting for consultations, Consent forms, Pre assessment visits, Radiology, Children’s services, Mental Health Services, Sexual Heath, Oncology, Midwife appointments, Health visitor assessments.
• Police – Valid Police Security clearance. I have interpreted over 250 police interviews across a wide range of petty and serious offending. Witness and victim impact statements taken many times. Translating documents and recordings for on-going investigations.
• Social Services – Working with local authorities and independent social workers. I have interpreted for families in very difficult and complicated situations. Home visits, family centre therapy, supervising contact, completing parenting assessments. I have also attended family court for final hearings.
• HM Courts – Booked by courts, Police forces, witness services, Prosecution and solicitors.
  Extensive work in Magistrates Court, Crown Court and County Court. I have interpreted full trials, working with some very challenging defendants, in high profile cases.
• Probation Services – I have worked with probation offices across West Yorkshire. A good knowledge of working practices and procedures.
• Speech and Language Therapy – Interpreting sessions with children and therapists in schools and local health centres.
• Prisons – Booked by solicitors, appropriate adults and prison authorities to attend various appointments within prisons. I have worked in over twenty different institutions throughout the UK in both male and female prisons.
• Private Law – I have been booked by accident claim solicitors, Employment law solicitors, Doctors, and insurance companies. I have assisted in completing medical assessments, cost estimates and compensation negotiations.

Other work undertaken:

1. Preparing appeal letters.
2. Completing application forms.
3. Translating documents.
4. Telephone interpreting.

Experienced bilingual football commentator. Commentating in either English or Polish on a freelance basis for online bookmakers. Over 4500 live radio commentaries.