Jaclyn-Tennille Feece
Plymouth,IN
Summary
Professional interpreter with several years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between languages without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic, and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sign Language Interpreter
Computer Aid, Inc
Indiana, IN
07.2022 - Current
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between deaf and non-deaf parties.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to interpreting skills development in order to stay up-to-date on best practices within the field.
- Provided interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing state employees in a variety of settings, including classes, meetings, and conferences in person and virtually.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as Vocational Rehab state employees and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Staff under FSSA in order to provide comprehensive support for employee and participants' needs.
Freelance Amercian Sign Language Interpreter
Self Employed
Plymouth, IN
08.2003 - Current
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between deaf and non-deaf parties.
- Provide interpreting services virtually and in person.
- Supported colleagues by providing assistance when needed during difficult assignments or challenging scenarios.
- Maintained neutrality while interpreting and refrained from expressing personal opinions or inserting oneself into conversations.
- Conducted assessments of client needs in order to determine the most appropriate type of interpretation needed.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as visual alert systems, infrared systems, voice amplification systems and video remote interpreting.
- Accurately documented all sessions according to established guidelines set forth by employers and clients.
- Provide interpreting, transliterating, oral and tactile signing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers in a variety of areas such as: medical, legal, educational, pre-k, elementary. high school, post secondary, trade school, graduate school, platform interpreting, religious, political events, concerts.
- Adhered to local, state and national laws regarding confidentiality.
- Translated documents such as letters, emails, contracts, legal forms. from English to American Sign Language or other signed languages for those who are unable to read written materials.
- Completed professional development courses to improve field knowledge and advance interpretation abilities.
- Discussed translation requirements with clients to determine fees to charge for provided services.
- Work with Certified Deaf Interpreters to provide the most accurate and clear interpretation as possible.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Instructed students staff and teachers concerning functions and capabilities of interpreters.
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
Mishawaka, IN
03.2009 - 08.2014
- Facilitated communication between hearing persons and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing persons using Video Relay Interpreting technology.
Director of CSAD
Community Services with All Deaf
Granger, IN
05.1999 - 08.2003
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the agency.
- Ensured compliance with all Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf regulations, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored new interpreters.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers and interpreters by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Engaged in continuing education activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, webinars, aimed at increasing knowledge about sign language interpreting.
- Participated in team meetings dedicated to discussing issues related to deaf and hard of hearing education.
- Supported deaf and hard of hearing students with their personal needs in order to help them succeed academically and socially within the classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify appropriate strategies for effective communication among all parties involved.
- Demonstrated a high level of knowledge regarding Deaf culture and American Sign Language.
- Provided Case Management services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
- Coordinate freelance interpreters' schedules
- Handled and delegatged tasks, including billing, informing businesses about ADA and co-taught ASL classes.
Education
American Sign Language/ English Interpreting
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN05-1999
Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Equipment Maintenance
- Typing Skills
- Relationship Building
- Live interpretations
- Continuous professional development
Accomplishments
- 1999 Outstanding ASL student Award
Certification
2002 National Certified Interpreter from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Certificate of Interpretation
Certificate of Transliteration
Timeline
Staff Sign Language Interpreter
Computer Aid, Inc
07.2022 - Current
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
03.2009 - 08.2014
Freelance Amercian Sign Language Interpreter
Self Employed
08.2003 - Current
Director of CSAD
Community Services with All Deaf
05.1999 - 08.2003
American Sign Language/ English Interpreting
Bethel University
2002 National Certified Interpreter from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Certificate of Interpretation
Certificate of Transliteration
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