Amara Bowermaster
Kettering
Summary
Certified American Sign Language Interpreter with a comprehensive background in sign language interpretation. Facilitated effective communication between hearing and deaf individuals across diverse settings. Demonstrated proficiency in real-time translation and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voyce Global
10.2021
- Facilitate language between Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind and hearing clients in a variety of settings, frequently working with Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI’s).
- Doctors’ appointments
- Hospitals and surgeries
- Conferences (business and educational)
- Business meeting
- Post secondary classes
- Job Training
Video Remote Interpreter
Purple Video Relay Services
07.2019 - Current
- Facilitate language between Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind and hearing clients in a variety of settings.
- Navigated complex interpreting situations with diplomacy and professionalism, successfully managing potential conflicts or misunderstandings between parties involved.
American Sign Language Interpreter
Jeenie
09.2020 - Current
- Facilitated communication between hearing and deaf individuals in various settings.
- Interpreted spoken language into American Sign Language with accuracy and clarity.
- Collaborated with educators to support deaf students' learning needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients for effective interpretation services.
- Adapted interpreting techniques to suit diverse environments and audiences.
- Assessed client needs to provide tailored interpretation solutions.
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Affordable Language Services
06.2013 - Current
- Facility language between Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind and hearing clients in a variety of settings
- K-12 settings, Post-secondary, Churches, Public Events, Doctor Appointments, Hospitals, Surgeries, Family Events, Conferences and Business Meetings
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Miami Valley Interpreters
05.2013 - Current
- Facility language between Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind and hearing clients in a variety of settings
- K-12 settings, Post-secondary, Churches, Public Events, Doctor Appointments, Hospitals, Surgeries, Family Events, Conferences and Business Meetings
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center East
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained safe behavior
- Lead student education in English and Life skills class content
- Assisted students with applying everyday coping skills
- Documented student progress with safety and incident reports
- Wrote lesson plans
- Progress monitored
- Planned building wide activities
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Montgomery County Auditory-Oral Preschool
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Facilitated communication in all educational settings
- Provided tutoring to student in American Sign Language/English
- Provided visual prompts to coincide with weekly lesson plans
- Provided education to staff and students about Deaf/deaf culture
- Provided American Sign Language classes for family, peers and staff
- Organized and attended language rich family engagement activities
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio06.2013
Skills
- Typing skills
- Relationship building
- Self-assessment
- Simultaneous interpreting
Affiliations
- Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf
- National Association of the Deaf
- National Association of Interpreters in Education
- Ohio Chapter of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Certification
- Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Educator December 2021
- Ohio 4 Year Resident Educator License: Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate (K-12) December 2018
- Ohio Educational Interpreter Licensure (K-12th grade) June 2018
- RID National Interpreter Certification March 2025
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment March 2022
Timeline
Voyce Global
10.2021
American Sign Language Interpreter
Jeenie
09.2020 - Current
Video Remote Interpreter
Purple Video Relay Services
07.2019 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Educational Service Center East
10.2018 - 01.2021
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Montgomery County Auditory-Oral Preschool
10.2013 - 05.2018
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Affordable Language Services
06.2013 - Current
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Miami Valley Interpreters
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Wright State University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Sinclair Community College
Master of Education - Special Education
Wright State University
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Trauma-Informed Prevention Training Spring 2016
- Accredited PAX Good Behavior Game Pre-service Teacher Course
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (Certified) August 2013-present
State Qualifications
-Arizona Licensure
-Kentucky Licensure
-Connecticut Registry
-Indiana Registry