Charnise Tigner
Byron,GA
Summary
An individual dedicated to successfully facilitating communication between individuals with hearing disabilities. Bringing wealth of knowledge and experience to educational settings requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
American Sign Language Interpreter
Bibb County School District
Macon, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
- Fostered positive relationships with students through open communication channels, addressing concerns promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Contributed to a more inclusive environment by interpreting public events and meetings for deaf attendees.
- Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent, and spirit of speakers.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information during legal proceedings, safeguarding client privacy.
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and teachers
- Contribute to the IEP meeting by providing classroom observations of the students strengths and weaknesses.
- Read over IEPs to be able to serve students educational needs.
- Provided interpreting services during IEP meetings
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
INTERNSHIP
Albany middle school
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Actively Interpreting for two Deaf/ Hard of Hearing 6th grade students in their academic settings
- My responsibilities were interpreting announcements , emergency drills, video presentations, test, participation in class, and for special guest.
Education
B.S. Ed American Sign Language/Interpreting -
Valdosta State University
05.2020
Skills
- Patience
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Organizational
- Collaborative Teamwork
- American Sign Language
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Time management
- Relationship Building
Activities
- Volunteer, Sullivan’s Learning Blazing through Books, 2018
- National Society of Leadership and Success Award, 2018
- Volunteer, Valdosta State’s Deaf Field Day 2018
- Volunteer, Camp Juliena, Camp advisor, Summer 2019
- Volunteer, Valdosta State STEAM Center Reginal learning day, 2020
References
Professional References Available Upon Request
Certification
EIPA : 3.3
Timeline
American Sign Language Interpreter
Bibb County School District
08.2020 - Current
INTERNSHIP
Albany middle school
01.2020 - 03.2020
B.S. Ed American Sign Language/Interpreting -
Valdosta State University