an ad in a newspaper for court interpreters. At that time
she was raising two young children and liked the idea of
setting her own schedule while helping her community.
Later, realizing how rewarding interpreting was for her,
Isaac decided to become a full-time certifi ed Spanish court
interpreter. She fi nds the work extremely rewarding both
personally and fi nancially. When asked what she likes most
about her job, Isaac says, “it allows me to give back to
my community.” For Isaac, that means helping everyone,
regardless of age. One case that left an indelible mark on
her was interpreting for a fi ve-year-old boy who had been
raped. This case was especially memorable for Isaac, not
Cecilia Isaac
because of the situation, but because she was able to help
In 1978, Cecilia Isaac began working as an interpreter
someone be heard who might not have primarily because of
because it fi t her schedule as a stay-at-home mom. Thirty
the language barrier.
years later she still happily works in the same profession.
During her training Isaac learned that she was not
As a certifi ed court interpreter she provides the Superior
going to be in the courtroom to report, summarize or edit
Court of California, County of Ventura with valuable skills.
what she heard, but to convey the exact language as spoken.
Her ability to translate Spanish and English in real time and
She was not there to be an advocate, or to give advice. She
to communicate accurately in the courtroom is invaluable
learned about different technical vocabulary that she might
to the court and to the defendants, witnesses and plaintiffs
need for the courtroom including specialized vernacular
she serves. Today, in addition to being an interpreter, she
regarding the courtroom proceedings and even translations
is also responsible for coordinating assignments for other
for things involving ballistics, medical terminology, street
interpreters and fi nding the right people for each particular
slang and other types of words and language that could
job. She knows fi rst hand just how in demand they are.
potentially come up in court.
“There is a shortage of interpreters in all languages,
including ASL,” Isaac says, acknowledging, “We’re
important because we provide the community access to the
judicial system.”
Isaac was a substitute teacher when she came across
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