Judith Babirye
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at York University, excelling in consecutive interpretation and cultural mediation. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and academic performance through innovative mentoring strategies. Adept at fostering cross-cultural communication, I have successfully empowered diverse communities and strengthened organizational visibility in the arts sector.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
York University
01.2025 - Current
- Tutor students during class sessions to reinforce key concepts and ensure comprehension of course material.
- Guide students in understanding and analyzing designated weekly readings, fostering critical engagement with texts.
- Provide direction on how to approach and respond to questions assigned by the professor, promoting academic independence and strong analytical skills.
- Support professors with lesson delivery, grading, and facilitating tutorials in line with course objectives.
- Mentor students in academic writing and study strategies to enhance overall performance and learning outcomes.
- Evaluate and grade undergraduate assignments, quizzes, and examinations in accordance with course rubrics and academic standards.
- Apply consistent and equitable marking criteria to ensure accuracy, transparency, and fairness in student assessment.
Founder
Afri Music Canada Vibes
01.2022 - Current
- Set organizational vision, establish partnerships, and promote African music while empowering immigrant African singing in local languages like Luganda, Lusoga, etc.
- Manage projects, secure funding, oversee operations, and mentor staff and clients.
- Advocate for diversity, organize events, foster community engagement, manage public relations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead brand development and strategic growth within the African-Canadian arts and culture sector.
- Key Achievements: Secured strategic partnerships, developed culturally responsive youth programs, enhanced organizational visibility, strengthened cultural exchange, and expanded community programming.
Newcomer Settlement Manager
Stepstone House
Ottawa, Canada
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversaw refugee resettlement services, offering orientation, legal guidance, and employment readiness support.
- Coordinated job search activities, including resume development and conducting mock interviews.
- Delivered weekly oral and written reports to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Facilitated BOC and work permit applications to streamline administrative processes.
- Enhanced service delivery through culturally responsive solutions, meeting diverse client needs.
- Streamlined shelter operations, improving resource utilization and client satisfaction.
- Implemented initiatives to boost overall employment readiness among refugees.
- Conducted training sessions on resume writing and interview techniques for job seekers.
Communications Assistant
World Skills Employment Center
Ottawa, Canada
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and support.
- Coordinated communications with service providers for 25th Anniversary celebration.
- Managed outreach and Zoom coordination to ensure successful event execution.
- Strengthened event communications, increasing organizational visibility and engagement.
Member of Parliament
Government of Uganda
, Uganda
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Drafted and enacted legislation addressing national development priorities.
- Oversaw government programs, contributed to policy formulation, and participated in parliamentary caucus sessions.
- Directed a research team to support evidence-based policy development.
- Key Achievements: Represented constituency interests in Parliament, contributed to national policy reforms, and benchmarked legislative practices internationally.
Research Assistant
Makerere School of Public Health
Kampala, Uganda
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducted research on communicable diseases and public health challenges.
- Analyzed and documented data, prepared reports, and presented findings to stakeholders.
- Coordinated research teams to meet project timelines and objectives.
- School in Kampala, Uganda
Court Interpreter (Luganda & Lusoga)
Mayuge Magistrate's Court
, Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Provided court interpretation services for defendants unable to communicate in English during legal proceedings.
- Delivered accurate consecutive and whispered interpretation between English, Luganda, and Lusoga.
- Interpreted legal terminology and procedures, including roles such as judge, defendant, witness, and court processes.
- Maintained neutrality, confidentiality, and adherence to court codes of conduct, speaking in the first person.
- Translated legal documents into Luganda and Lusoga.
- Prepared defendants for court proceedings in their local languages.
- Applied high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate idiomatic expression.
- Court in Uganda
Community Development Officer
Buikwe District Service Commission
, Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Delivered training in investment, entrepreneurship, and business skills.
- Mobilized communities into savings groups (SACCOs) and investment cooperatives.
- Facilitated referrals to government financial support programs.
- Key Achievements: Empowered women and youth through skills training, strengthened community savings structures, and enhanced local economic resilience.
Language Facilitator
Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF)
, Uganda
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Facilitated Luganda and Lusoga interpretation during legal education and training programs.
- Translated legal terminology and concepts into local languages for community understanding.
- Trained village-level court facilitators to support public legal literacy.
- Protected confidential information obtained during informal and formal legal interactions.
- Provided instruction in cultural sensitivity, idiomatic usage, note-taking, and memorization techniques.
Education
Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Canada07-2024
High School Diploma -
Uganda National Examinations Board
Uganda03-1998
Secondary School Diploma - High School Diploma
Uganda National Examinations Board
Uganda03-1995
MA - Migration and Diaspora Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, CanadaBachelor of Tourism -
Makerere University
Kampala, UgandaSkills
- Consecutive interpretation
- Legal and quasi-judicial interpretation
- Courtroom ethics
- Confidentiality
- Interpreter code of conduct
- Accurate dialogue rendering
- Cultural mediation
- Linguistic sensitivity
- Legal terminology
- Legal procedures
- Document translation
- Active listening
- Note-taking skills
- Memory techniques
- Professional neutrality
- First-person interpretation
- Cross-cultural communication
Honors And Awards
- York University Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies PhD Funding Package, 2025-2029, $26,920 annually
- Carleton University Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs Scholarship Award, 2022-2024, $18,400
- New African Canadian Award, 2021, Community Builder
Languages
English
Full Professional
Luganda
Full Professional
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
York University
01.2025 - Current
Newcomer Settlement Manager
Stepstone House
01.2024 - 08.2025
Communications Assistant
World Skills Employment Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Founder
Afri Music Canada Vibes
01.2022 - Current
Member of Parliament
Government of Uganda
01.2016 - 01.2021
Research Assistant
Makerere School of Public Health
01.2010 - 01.2014
Court Interpreter (Luganda & Lusoga)
Mayuge Magistrate's Court
01.2007 - 01.2012
Community Development Officer
Buikwe District Service Commission
01.2007 - 01.2010
Language Facilitator
Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF)
01.2001 - 01.2009
Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
High School Diploma -
Uganda National Examinations Board
Secondary School Diploma - High School Diploma
Uganda National Examinations Board
MA - Migration and Diaspora Studies
Carleton University
Bachelor of Tourism -
Makerere University