Alden Ward
Martinez,GA
Summary
I am eager to be an ASL interpreter for your agency or school system. I have a strong work ethic and a drive to better my skills and the deaf community .I have been working in k-12 at all grade level elementary, middle, and high school. I am looking to grow my skills and continue to do professional development. I have done professional development that includes visual phonics and other workshops. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. I am willing to move.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Columbia County Board Of Education
Evans, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between deaf and hearing individuals in various educational settings.
- Interpreted complex instructional material, ensuring comprehension for students with hearing impairments.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for accessibility and inclusivity.
- Provided real-time interpretation during classroom discussions, enhancing student engagement and participation.
Personal Nanny
The Lenise Family
Valdosta, GA
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
ASL Interpreting Intern
Williams Heights Elementary School
Waycross,, GA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- English to ASL interpreted for second grade, third grade and fifth grade.
- Worked one on one with students to develop ASL and English grammar.
- Interpreted books and testing materials for students.
- Interpreted educational videos that were shown in class.
- Interpreted vocabulary and uploaded it into the Goggle classroom.
- Sat in on IEP meetings.
- Interpreted assembles and other school related events.
- Help students understand the role of the interpreter.
- Advocated for closed captions on videos shown in class.
- Interpreted for my students when they went to the dentist bus and the nurse.
ASL Interpreting Intern Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University Access Office
Valdosta, GA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Interpreting college classes like the following: Calculus, Linear Algebra, World History, Economics, and Biology.
- Interacted with professors and clients through emails and in person conversations
- Interpreted English to ASL
- Voiced ASL to English
- Collaborated with other interpreters to come up with the best interpretation for classes
- Explored new techniques in developing my interpreting skills
Resident Assistant
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
Math Tutor
Valdosta Sate University
Valdosta, GA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored 10 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help students thrive and learn.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ASL / English Interpreting
Valdosta State University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2023
Skills
- Calculations and Specifications
- Household Tasks
- Activity Planning
- Development of Social Skills
- Academic Support
- Time management
- Written English and spoke English
- ASL (American Sign Language)
- Communication
- Collaborating with people
- Consecutive interpreting
- Interpersonal communication
- Continuous professional development
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Self-assessment
Certification
Eipa 2.7
Languages
Sign language
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Columbia County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
ASL Interpreting Intern
Williams Heights Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
ASL Interpreting Intern Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University Access Office
09.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Nanny
The Lenise Family
04.2022 - 05.2023
Resident Assistant
Valdosta State University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Math Tutor
Valdosta Sate University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - ASL / English Interpreting
Valdosta State University