Jaida Jones
Greeneville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Educational Interpreter at Greene County Board of Education, adept in American Sign Language and curriculum adaptation. Enhanced student engagement through tailored communication strategies. Known for patience and empathy, fostering inclusive learning environments. Collaborated with educators to support diverse needs, ensuring confidentiality and promoting deaf culture awareness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Greene County Board of Education
Greeneville, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between educators and students using American Sign Language.
- Interpreted instructional materials to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Supported diverse learning needs by adapting interpretation style based on individual student requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop inclusive classroom strategies for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment through effective communication techniques.
- Taught Sign Language to student
Hostess
Nova’s Sushi Bar and Grille
Greeneville, TN
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Welcomed and seated guests, ensuring smooth flow of dining experience.
- Managed reservations and waitlists using restaurant management software.
- Provided menu information and answered guest inquiries with professionalism.
- Collaborated with servers to coordinate timely service for all patrons.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of front-of-house areas.
- Handled customer feedback effectively to enhance guest satisfaction levels.
- Monitored dining room atmosphere to ensure a welcoming environment for guests.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Walters State Community College
Greeneville, Tennessee 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Greeneville High School
Greeneville, TN05.2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special education
- Vocabulary development
- Sign language proficiency
- Interpretation ethics
- Deaf culture awareness
- Relationship building
- Client confidentiality
- Language modeling
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Certification
I am currently working on my American Sign Language Certification!
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Greene County Board of Education
07.2025 - Current
Hostess
Nova’s Sushi Bar and Grille
01.2025 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Walters State Community College
High School Diploma -
Greeneville High School