Jasmine Urbanek
Newton,NJ
Summary
Experienced American Sign Language Interpreter at Language Today, adept in remote and in-person interpreting settings. Fluent in ASL since 2007, seeking to broaden range of interpreting services to better serve the deaf community by facilitating effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church
ASL Interpreter
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced songs and homily's
- Skilled at working independently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
ASL Interpreter
Language Today- Interpretation Service
09.2023 - Current
- Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using American Sign Language for the deaf or hard of hearing individual.
- Collaborates with staff and company departments to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
- Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging trends and new legislation relating to Sign Language/Interpreting functional area.
Paraprofessional
Hanover Park Regional High School District
08.2023 - Current
- Currently a Para-professional one on one aide for a student whom is deaf and is in the general education setting.
- Assists teacher and other classroom paraprofessionals with lesson planning content to deliver the most appropriate and meaningful instruction to the student.
- Assists teacher in modifying and creating instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs and styles for the student.
ASL Interpreter
Mediacom
09.2019 - Current
- Encouraged open dialogue between deaf and hearing individuals within social settings, promoting inclusivity through skilled ASL interpretation.
- Provided support during businesses meeting and ensuring that all parties fully comprehended the information being communicated through precise ASL interpretations.
- Facilitated effective communication within diverse zoom and in person business settings by interpreting complex industry-specific terminology into easily understood ASL expressions.
Paraprofessional
Mountain Lakes School District
02.2007 - 06.2023
- Assisted students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
- Assisted the teacher with student behavior in the classroom and administering discipline according to school practice of Positive Behavior Support
- Maintained safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with school and legal regulations
- Supported students one-on-one with life skills lessons
- Created alternative methods of explaining classwork for deaf/hard-of-hearing students as they learned English as a second language
- Collaborated with school’s mental health counselors when working with students with a behavior plan
- High School Paraprofessional for student whom was deaf and hard of hearing in the general education environment
Special needs caregiver
Private Family Assistant
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Private family caregiver for a child with multiple disabilities including; Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Supported the child in community outings with and without family members
- Responsible for teaching/tutoring American Sign Language and encouraged the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
Education
High School Diploma -
Country College of Morris
Randolph NJSkills
- Certificate of completion for the Video Interpreter Apprentice Training through Purple Communications June 2025
- Interpreter for St Joseph Catholic Church
- Exceptional multi-tasking and time management abilities
- Strong ability to understand a wide range of communicative intents such as gestures, ASL, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, for non-verbal, verbal, and deaf and hard of hearing students
- Fluent in American Sign Language
Accomplishments
- Developing Signing Families Group.
Having families meet ups in different places and locations
Certification
Achieved through effectively completing a certificate for video interpreter Apprentice Training
Timeline
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church
ASL Interpreter
09.2023 - Current
ASL Interpreter
Language Today- Interpretation Service
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Hanover Park Regional High School District
08.2023 - Current
ASL Interpreter
Mediacom
09.2019 - Current
Special needs caregiver
Private Family Assistant
03.2019 - 04.2021
Paraprofessional
Mountain Lakes School District
02.2007 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Country College of Morris
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