Jamie Stevens
Glenview,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
GBS School District
Glenview, IL
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
ASL Teacher
Glenview School District
Glenview, IL
Baby Signs Teacher
Self Employed
Interpreter
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Education
No Degree - American Sign Language
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2001
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Literacy development
Timeline
Interpreter
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization
01.2003 - 12.2004
Substitute Teacher, K-12
GBS School District
ASL Teacher
Glenview School District
Baby Signs Teacher
Self Employed
No Degree - American Sign Language
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
University of Colorado At Boulder