JAY ROWAT
Altoona,,IA
Summary
A warm greeting! I have spent my career as an American Sign Language interpreter in K-12 classrooms, churches, and cruise ships. Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills have developed while working alongside consumers of all ages; encouraging customer service to lead my actions. You can expect strong attendance, a joyful attitude, and diligence in my daily work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Interpreter
at Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, IA
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Facilitated communication between Deaf students, hearing students, and teachers using American Sign Language and English for all school activities.
- Daily collaboration with teachers to adapt lesson plans and match the students' learning abilities.
- Created a monthly newsletter for the Deaf Education department.
ASL Interpreter
at St. Francis Catholic Church
West Des Moines, IA
06.2021 - Current
- Interpret weekly mass, Wednesday youth group, and summer camp activities for Deaf parishioners.
ASL Interpreter at
ESLI, interpreting agency
Denver, CO
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Worked 1:1 with a non-verbal hearing student and interpreted their voice.
- Reviewed materials, curriculum goals, and the individual education plan (IEP) to prepare for assignments.
ASL Interpreter
at Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication among Deaf students, hearing students, and teachers.
- "Team interpreting"- two interpreters work at the same time to provide adapted content to multiple students.
- Organized and led weekly culinary classes for middle school students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ASL/ English Interpreting
William Woods University
Fulton, MO08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Community Services
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-2017
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Communication
- Team coordination
- Interpersonal relationships
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Feedback receptivity
- Note-taking
Affiliations
- CDL Class B (city buses)
City of Des Moines cemetery cleanup volunteer
City of Westminster, CO cleanup volunteer
Cruise ship ASL interpreter
Timeline
ASL Interpreter
at Des Moines Public Schools
04.2026 - 06.2026
ASL Interpreter at
ESLI, interpreting agency
01.2025 - 04.2026
ASL Interpreter
at Denver Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
ASL Interpreter
at St. Francis Catholic Church
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - ASL/ English Interpreting
William Woods University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Services
University of Iowa