Jamie Stevens
Glenview,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
GBS School District
- 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
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