Anthony Anaya
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Highly experienced sign language interpreter with over 14 years of experience in both K-12 and post secondary educational settings. Also experienced in additional settings such as business, medical, and technology with focus on conveying real-time information accurately between clients. Adept at interpreting formal meetings, trainings, and interviews with high level of linguistic competence Including nuances of both ASL and English.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sign Language Interpreter
Stellar Signing, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Interpret in-person and remotely in educational settings for classroom instruction, administrative meetings, trainings, and extra-curricular activities
- Adapt translations to students' cognitive abilities and grade level while collaborating with educational team as necessary
- Provide cultural education to clients on effective and appropriate communication with deaf and hard of hearing students and staff including necessary accommodations
- Develop and implement performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous professional development
Community/Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
08.2016 - Current
- Interpret conversations simultaneously through video relay services (VRS) to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs, or manage personal concerns
- Provide on-site and virtual services for a variety of settings throughout the community while delivering friendly and efficient service to clientele
- Extensive compliance of FCC regulations and company policy
Educational Interpreter
South-Western City School District
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Worked in a K-12 setting with deaf and hard of hearing children with multiple disabilities and low cognitive abilities
- Collaborated with the educational team to provide an optimized learning environment including educating teachers on best practices in working with deaf and hard of hearing students and providing educational resources, accommodations, and services
- Attended workshops to enhance translation and support service skills to target up to date techniques and advancements.
Education
Associate of Arts - ASL Education/Interpreting And Transliterating
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH2010
Affiliations
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Northern California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NorCRID)
Certification
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
EIPA 4.7
Timeline
Sign Language Interpreter
Stellar Signing, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Community/Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
08.2016 - Current
Educational Interpreter
South-Western City School District
08.2014 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - ASL Education/Interpreting And Transliterating
Columbus State Community College
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