Blair Chadwick
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Nationally Certified Sign Language Interpreter with extensive experience in educational, medical, and community environments. Demonstrates adaptability in facilitating communication for Deaf and hearing individuals, ensuring clarity while fostering inclusivity and understanding.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote ASL Interpreter
Remote ASL Interpreter
02.2009 - Current
- Facilitates real-time video-based communication between deaf/hard of hearing and hearing individuals by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language.
- Ability to work remotely using video conferencing platforms in various settings including medical, and educational environments.
- Deliver clear unbiased interpretations while maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Adjust signing style and communication methods to effectively serve Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Ability to understand Deaf Culture, nonverbal cues and cultural nuances for appropriate communication.
- Adhere to the professional code of conduct.
ASL Interpreter
Blair Chadwick Interpreting
Goldsboro, NC
08.1995 - Current
- On site ASL Interpreter in a variety of settings.
- Bridges communication by accurately interpreting spoken English into ASL.
- Ensure equal access to information for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals by conveying the intent, meaning and context of messages while adapting to various communication styles.
- Worked in diverse settings including education, medical, public events, conferences, work based learning and all other aspects of the interpreting field.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in accordance to the professional code of conduct.
ASL Teacher
Pitt County Schools
Winterville, NC
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Created and implemented ASL curriculum for DPI, establishing a comprehensive framework for ASL education across North Carolina.
- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate ASL curriculum and lesson plans for high school and college level students.
- Taught American Sign Language instruction levels 1-4, utilizing DPI-approved curriculum to enhance student comprehension and communication skills.
- Teach ASL to students in various grade levels, ensuring that lessons are inclusive and accessible to all learners.
- Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials aligned with division's instructional philosophy and course/SOL standards, fostering student engagement and learning.
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student and the needs of identified subgroups of students.
- Develops pupil understanding and appreciation about Deaf Culture.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support to help students achieve their learning goal.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in ASL education and Deaf culture.
- Organize and participate in school and community events that promote ASL and Deaf Culture awareness.
- Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Relations, Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Culture
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-1999
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Remote ASL Instruction
- Education interpretation
- Health care interpretation
- ASL curriculum development
- ASL Teacher
- ASL Workshop Presenter
- Observational-based student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum assessment
- Online instruction
- E-learning platforms
- E-learning (training delivery method)
- Technology Integration
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Community college experience
- University teaching
- Higher education teaching
- Higher education experience
- Adult language education
- Adult learning
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- ITP program evaluation
- University experience
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Workplace Communication
- Lesson planning
- ASL Mentorship
- Assessing student portfolios
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Medical ASL Interpreter, 08/01/2007, Present
- RID Certified, 08/01/01, Present
- NAD IV - Advanced Certified ASL Interpreter, 08/01/95, Present
- Certified Sign Language Interpreter
Additional Information
AI Trainer - American Sign Language
Timeline
Remote ASL Interpreter
Remote ASL Interpreter
02.2009 - Current
ASL Teacher
Pitt County Schools
08.2003 - 08.2008
ASL Interpreter
Blair Chadwick Interpreting
08.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Relations, Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Culture
East Carolina University