Kaci Gamble
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
I am recent college graduate that is eager to apply the skills and knowledge that I have gained. My undergraduate studies have prepared me to communicate, interpret, translate, and work with the deaf community in American Sign Language.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Broward County School Board
Lauderdale, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided interpreting services in educational settings for students with hearing impairments.
- Interpreted classroom instruction, lectures and conversations between teachers, staff and students.
- Translated spoken language into sign language or other visual aids to ensure understanding of subject material.
- Assisted deaf students with their academic studies by providing appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with school personnel to ensure communication access for all students.
- Acted as a mentor to deaf students by providing guidance on social interaction, study skills.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide support for the student's needs in the educational setting.
- Consulted with teachers regarding curriculum modifications for deaf students based on their individual abilities and needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of specialized vocabulary used in educational settings related to deafness and hearing impairment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on new technologies and strategies for working with deaf students.
- Implemented strategies such as lip-reading, finger spelling, tactile signing., when appropriate.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
INTERPRETER/ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER
Center of Hearing and Communication
Lauderhill, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Generated video subtitles and developed translations in target language
- Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality
- Confirmed accuracy of technical terms and terminology and remained consistent during translation revisions
GROUP HOME RELIEF MANAGER/INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
InReach
Charlotte, USA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress
- Provided residents with assistance for basic hygiene needs
- Bridged the gap between the deaf elderly community with other deaf individuals
- Helped facilitate communication with the elderly deaf residents with the hearing residents at other facilities
INTERPRETER VOLUNTEER
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Generated video subtitles and developed translations in target language
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information
- Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents
- Compiled technical, legal or medical terminology and information used in translations
- Conducted sign language interpretation for deaf clients
INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Interpreted english and math courses with supervision for students
- Worked in a group setting with various interpreters to assist with day to day operations
- Gained real word experience through interpreting in everyday practices
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary
INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
Gardner- Webb University
Boiling Springs, USA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted the professor in the level 1 American Sign Language class
- Taught unassisted level 1 American Sign Language lab
- Hosted office hours to assist students
- Created lesson plans and PowerPoints to assist students in their studies
- Interpreted conversations between teacher and student
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: American Sign Language Minor: Interpreting
Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12-2023
High School Diploma -
J.P. Taravella High School
Coral Springs, Florida06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Multitasking and Organization
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Reliable
- Critical Thinker
- Creative and Resourceful
- Team Collaboration
- Sign language proficiency
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cross-cultural communication
- Client Confidentiality
- Consecutive interpretation
- Professional ethics
- Relationship Building
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Confidential Information Protection
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Translation
Languages
- English
- American Sign Language
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Broward County School Board
09.2023 - Current
INTERPRETER/ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER
Center of Hearing and Communication
06.2023 - Current
GROUP HOME RELIEF MANAGER/INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
InReach
05.2022 - 04.2023
INTERPRETER VOLUNTEER
Gardner Webb University
08.2021 - 05.2022
INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
08.2021 - 05.2022
INTERNSHIP STUDENT/INTERPRETER
Gardner- Webb University
08.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Major: American Sign Language Minor: Interpreting
Gardner - Webb University
High School Diploma -
J.P. Taravella High School
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