Rachel Laux

Rachel Laux

Bilingual Communications Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Education

    • Virginia Commonwealth University (Magna Cum Laude)

      2014 - 2017
      Latin American Studies Spanish Language and Literature 3.7 GPA
    • International TEFL Academy

      2018 - 2018
      TEFL Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor A

      Completed a one month TEFL certification course in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

    • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

      2012 - 2014
      Associate of Arts - AA LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES 3.9 GPA
  • Experience

    • BrownGreer PLC

      Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
      Bilingual Communications Specialist

      I used communications skills to converse with claimants and answer their questions across a variety of projects in English and Spanish, in which I worked with sensitive and highly confidential information. I translated claims and other legal materials from Spanish to English as necessary. I also reviewed claims and trained new hires.

    • VIPKID

      Nov 2018 - now
      ESL Teacher

      Instruct hundreds of children to increase their understanding and usage of the English Language.Connected with students through technology and helped them become proficient English speakers through phonics, grammar, and reading.

    • Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC

      Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
      Bilingual Legal Assistant

      I am dedicated, reliable, and able to handle a high volume of assignments simultaneously. I'm known for my positive attitude and flexibility, and I'm always willing to change work tasks and assist attorneys and paralegals throughout the firm. I work to assist in e-filing, calendaring, and data entry. I am experienced in executing potential client intakes and client relations in reference to ongoing cases in English and Spanish. I am proficient in translating legal documents between English and Spanish, such as notices and claim forms. I manage the firm's website and social media, and thus have experience with front end development in Wordpress. Show less

    • Boundless Immigration

      Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
      Customer Success Manager

      -Individually maintain a customer base of at least 30 customers at any given time, while effectively responding to all questions the customers had throughout the Boundless process within 24 hours-Guide all of my assigned customers through the “Quality Assurance” stage of the Boundless process, where I thoroughly review all customer’s green card applications and all supporting documents for any errors-Demonstrate flexibility by changing roles and responsibilities many times when asked by management to help conform to immigration policies that were majorly changing and directly affecting the company as a whole-Ensure that naturalization and Adjustment of Status green card applicants are delivered applications which uphold Boundless’ 99.7% success rate-Volunteer to take on any English to Spanish translation projects, from email templates to Boundless website pages-Maintain excellent communication between both team members and customers to ensure that the best applications were being mailed to customers as efficiently as possible Show less

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

      Jun 2021 - now
      • Sales Analyst

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Program Manager

        Jul 2022 - Oct 2024
      • Recruiting Coordinator

        Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
      • Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

        Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TEFL

      International TEFL Academy
      Aug 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Casa Latina on Sept 2019
      Casa LatinaAssociated with Rachel Laux
    • Translator and Interpreter Volunteer

      Issued by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) on Jun 2019
      Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)Associated with Rachel Laux
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Northwest Immigrant Rights Project on May 2019
      Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectAssociated with Rachel Laux
    • English Second Language Tutor

      Issued by St. James Cathedral on Aug 2025
      St. James CathedralAssociated with Rachel Laux
    • Tutor

      Issued by Sacred Heart Center on Jan 2016
      Sacred Heart CenterAssociated with Rachel Laux
    • Teacher's Assistant

      Issued by International Studies Abroad (ISA) on Sept 2016
      International Studies Abroad (ISA)Associated with Rachel Laux