Seeking to provide ASL interpretation services in a VRS environment to a broader demographic. Dedicated to continued education and mentoring. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Interpreter
Wake County Public Schools System, Martin Middle
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - Current
Provided ASL interpreting to facilitate communication among a variety of Deaf students, their hearing peers, classroom teachers and other personnel.
Interpreted lectures, discussions, assemblies and films.
Involved in a weekly mentoring program through ASLIS where I work with CDI's and NIC certified hearing interpreters to better my skills!
Preschool Lead Teacher
St Paul's Preschool
Cary, NC
09.2014 - 05.2016
Designed creative lessons for classroom of 10 students
Recognized for teaching excellence on annual reviews
Organized classroom to stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Preschool Teacher
Carolina Montessori School
Cary, NC
09.2009 - 05.2014
Taught ASL through weekly themed lessons to 20+ students in 3 classes
Collaborated with teachers to develop age appropriate lessons in ASL to compliment their literacy program
Published alphabet sign language book to enhance lessons
Deaf Education Teacher
Merrick Moore Elementary School
Durham, NC
01.2001 - 05.2002
Staff ASL interpreter for Deaf elementary school children in all subject areas
Taught regular education classes an ASL elective
Itinerant Teacher, Deaf Students
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
01.1999 - 05.2000
Taught mainstreamed Deaf students in Wake County
Provided modifications for students and IEP case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of Deaf Children K-12
University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC
Scored 4.0 On EIPA -
Edu Interpreter Performance Assessment
Raleigh, NC
Results Pending
NIC Performance Exam
02.2022
Passed
NIC Knowledge Exam
11.2020
Skills
American Sign Language
Exceptional organization and communication skills
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Ability to grow and maintain relationships with staff, clients and community
MS Office, Zoom, Skype
Additional Information
Figure Skating Instructor
01/1996 - 01/2005
Certified by PSA and USFSA
Taught private and group lessons
Worked with National Level athletes
Choreographer and Off-Ice Trainer
Music Editor
Timeline
Staff Interpreter
Wake County Public Schools System, Martin Middle
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
St Paul's Preschool
09.2014 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Carolina Montessori School
09.2009 - 05.2014
Deaf Education Teacher
Merrick Moore Elementary School
01.2001 - 05.2002
Itinerant Teacher, Deaf Students
Wake County Public School System
01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education of Deaf Children K-12
University of North Carolina
Scored 4.0 On EIPA -
Edu Interpreter Performance Assessment
Results Pending
NIC Performance Exam
Passed
NIC Knowledge Exam
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