Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Jill Smith

Puyallup School District
Winlock,WA
1
Language
13
years of professional experience

Experienced in working in education as an assistant and sign language interpreter.

Experienced ASL interpreter and educational assistant with a strong background in supporting learners, coordinating classroom communication, and keeping instruction organized. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and quickly learning new skills to meet student needs.

Work History

Sign Language Interpreter/Educational Assistant

2 Years 2 Months
Puyallup School District | 09.2007 - 11.2009

I worked with individual or multiple students in an elementary classroom setting. Helped provide communication between students and staff members. Worked with a team of interpreters and teachers to provide the best setting for student success. Provided tutoring in various subjects to reinforce student learning.

Sign Language Interpreter

5 Months
Olympia School District | 01.2007 - 06.2007

Facilitated communication in the classroom for high school students as required.

Sign Language Interpreter

4 Months
Rochester School District | 09.2006 - 01.2007

Interpreted for the student in an elementary school classroom. Tutored the student as needed.

Sign Language Interpreter

1 Year 9 Months
Tenino School District | 09.2004 - 06.2006

Interpreted for high school student in a classroom setting.

Sign Language Interpreter

3 Years 9 Months
Olympia School District | 09.2000 - 06.2004

Interpreted for a student in a high school setting. Interpreted for sporting events at home and away.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Swim Lesson Coordinator

7 Years 4 Months
The Valley Athletic Club | 09.1996 - 01.2004

Managed the swim lesson program for the athletic club. Taught private and group swim lessons, lifeguarded, taught lifeguarding and swim instruction.

Educational Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
North Thurston Public Schools | 09.1998 - 06.2000

Worked in a classroom for deaf students. Tutored students in various subjects. Performed supplemental tasks to keep the classroom running smoothly. Worked with a team of teachers and interpreters to coordinate lessons and schedules to best serve students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education/Costuming/ASL/Marine Biology

The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | 06-1999

ATA Sign Language Interpreting - ASL Interpreting

South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia, WA | 06-2000

Skills

Working with a group of people to meet the needs of others.
Keeping things organized to facilitate learning.
Ability to work with a variety of people.
Ability to learn new skills quickly.
Ability to work with a variety of materials to create art.

Languages

American Sign Language

Interests

Knitting and Crocheting
Drawing
Painting
Sewing/Quilting
Crafting
Volunteering for Friends of the Library
Homesteading
Homeschooling

Timeline

Sign Language Interpreter/Educational Assistant

Puyallup School District
09.2007 - 11.2009Read More

Sign Language Interpreter

Olympia School District
01.2007 - 06.2007Read More

Sign Language Interpreter

Rochester School District
09.2006 - 01.2007Read More

Sign Language Interpreter

Tenino School District
09.2004 - 06.2006Read More

Sign Language Interpreter

Olympia School District
09.2000 - 06.2004Read More

Educational Assistant

North Thurston Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.2000Read More

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Swim Lesson Coordinator

The Valley Athletic Club
09.1996 - 01.2004Read More

South Puget Sound Community College

ATA Sign Language Interpreting from ASL Interpreting
Read More

The Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Arts from Bilingual Education/Costuming/ASL/Marine Biology
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Jill Smith