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Charnise Tigner

Macon,United States

Summary

Talented Sign Language Interpreter experienced in educational settings working with pre-school through adolescent ages. Focusing on conveying real-time information to deaf or hard of hearing students. Successful at interpreting for classroom settings, school functions, and conversations, as well as organizing supporting materials, compiling notes, and working together with the educational team. Looking for a permanent role with room for advancement and professional development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

American Sign Language Interpreter

Bibb County School District
Macon , GA
08.2020 - Current
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
  • Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
  • Used and operated various assistive devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
  • Exercised tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex employee issues and situations.
  • Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and staff.
  • Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in educational settings.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

American Sign Language Interpreter Intern

Dougherty County School System
Albany , GA
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
  • Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and staff and peers.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Supported student education by accompanying non-signers speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer

Georgia Center Of The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
La Grange , GA
07.2019 - 07.2019

- Camp Juliena


  • Used Sign Language to effectively communicate with the staff and campers.
  • Encouraged self-advocacy and Independency with activities provided .
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - American Sign Language/ English Interpreting

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05.2020

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Codes Adherence
  • Educational Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Decision Making

Timeline

American Sign Language Interpreter

Bibb County School District
08.2020 - Current

American Sign Language Interpreter Intern

Dougherty County School System
01.2020 - 03.2020

Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer

Georgia Center Of The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
07.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - American Sign Language/ English Interpreting

Valdosta State University
Charnise Tigner