Alyssa Malone
Lindale,TX
Summary
Accomplished American Sign Language Interpreter with a proven track record at Tyler Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Center, showcasing advanced ASL proficiency and critical thinking. Excelled in facilitating complex communications and ensuring confidentiality, significantly enhancing understanding and collaboration across diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
American Sign Language Interpreter
Tyler Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Center
05.2022 - Current
- Provided interpreting services for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a variety of settings, including medical appointments, college classes, meetings, and conferences.
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between Deaf and non-deaf parties.
- Observed nonverbal cues to ensure understanding was achieved by all parties involved in the conversation.
- Maintained neutrality while interpreting and refrained from expressing personal opinions or inserting oneself into conversations.
- Translate documents such as letters, emails, and medical forms from English to American Sign Language or other signed languages for those who are unable to read written materials.
Lead Interpreter
Tyler Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Participated in team meetings dedicated to discussing issues related to deaf and hard of hearing education.
- Facilitated communication between instructors, staff, and students in ASL.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by state laws governing interpreters.
- Translated complex concepts from English into ASL for classroom instruction.
- Worked closely with parents to facilitate communication between home and school environments.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify appropriate strategies for effective communication among all parties involved.
American Sign Language Interpreter
Stephen F. Austin State University
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated communication between Deaf and hearing individuals in order to ensure effective understanding.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients by providing accurate and timely interpretations.
- Supported deaf students' academic success through accurate interpretation of classroom lectures and discussions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2020
Skills
- Deaf Culture Knowledge
- Self-Assessment
- Advanced ASL proficiency
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Confidentiality Practices
- Receptive Skills
- Expressive Skills
- Team Interpreting
- Client Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Simultaneous interpreting
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Interpreter
Tyler Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
American Sign Language Interpreter
Tyler Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Center
05.2022 - Current
American Sign Language Interpreter
Stephen F. Austin State University
04.2020 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tyler Junior College
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