Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

David Murray

Maple Heights City Schools.
Cleveland,OH
2
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Experienced interpreter skilled in assessing student needs and training new interpreters. Proven ability to enhance learning experiences for Deaf students while maintaining message integrity and fostering collaboration with educators.

Work History

Interpreter for the Deaf

8 Years 9 Months
Maple Heights City Schools. | 11.2017 - Current
  • Interpreted verbal and written communications in real-time during meetings and events for diverse stakeholders.
  • Assisted teachers, counselors, and OTs in interpretation for Deaf students as well as assisting in improving classroom learning experience to enhance Deaf students' learning abilities.
  • Trained new interpreters on protocols and best practices for effective communication within the school environment.
  • Assessed student needs through individual consultations, tailoring interpretation services to promote engagement and success.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Developed glossaries of key terms to enhance accuracy in translation for specific subjects or programs.

Interpreter for the Deaf

1 Year
Vocalink Language Services | 05.2016 - 05.2017

Streamlined interpretation processes by integrating technology tools that improved efficiency during sessions.

  • Led workshops on cultural sensitivity and language access for staff, fostering inclusive educational practices.
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Interpreted for Deaf clients at various hospitals and clinics, jail, legal briefings, funerals, weddings, religious services,
  • Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by addressing client concerns through professional interpretation services.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

1 Year 9 Months
Medina ESC | 08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Delivered engaging instruction across diverse subjects to support student learning and development.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet varying educational needs and learning styles of students.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and fostered a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Education

High School Diploma

Aviation High School | Cleveland | 06-1981

Associate of Arts - Educational Interpreting For The Deaf

Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland, OH | 05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Education Grades 4-9

Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 05-2005

Associate of Science - Metallurgy

US Air Force Community College | Warren AFB, GA | 03-1988

Skills

Bilingual communication
Written document translation
Sight translation
Language proficiency
Voice modulation
Real-time transcription
Real-time interpretation
Visual interpretation
Non-verbal communication
Linguistic skills
Cross-cultural communication
Note-taking techniques

Accomplishments

    Written first ABC Sign Language book for Deaf students PreK-3rd grade.

    Licensed Interpreter for the Deaf through the Ohio Dept of Education will be earning a 5 year certificate in Dec 2026.

    Licensed Substitute Teacher K-12 through the Ohio Dept. of Education.

    Licensed Paraprofessional K-12 through the Ohio Dept. of Education.

Certification

Licensed Interpreter for the Deaf 5 year starting Dec 2026

Licensed Paraprofessional K-12 expires Jun 30, 2027

Licensed Substitute Teacher K-12 expires Jun 30, 2027.

Languages

German
Limited Working
Dutch
Elementary

Timeline

Interpreter for the Deaf

Maple Heights City Schools.
11.2017 - CurrentRead More

Interpreter for the Deaf

Vocalink Language Services
05.2016 - 05.2017Read More

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Medina ESC
08.2014 - 05.2016Read More

Cuyahoga Community College

Associate of Arts from Educational Interpreting For The Deaf
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Aviation High School

High School Diploma
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Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts from Education Grades 4-9
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US Air Force Community College

Associate of Science from Metallurgy
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David Murray