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Karina Shelton

Karina Shelton

Takoma Park,MD

Summary

Gifted American Sign Language Interpreter with aptitude for conveying emotion, style and content of Deaf/Hard of Hearing persons. As a child of Deaf parents, I offer in-depth knowledge of cultural context and idiosyncrasies. Proven to provide translations quickly and accurately developed over 10+ years of experience. Experienced in a variety of settings and focused on conveying real-time information to Deaf or hard of hearing clients. Successful at interpreting for meetings, interviews and conversations, as well as organizing supporting materials and compiling notes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance American Sign Language Interpreter

Self
01.2010 - Current
  • Identified barriers and assisted in resolving communication problems between deaf and hard-of-hearing employees and managers.
  • Used and operated various assistive devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers using language and cultural cues.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
  • Experience working in a variety of different settings including; higher education, government, mental health, K-12, medical, and platform.
  • Performed duties in accordance with RID Code of Professional Conduct standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.

Contract American Sign Language Interpreter

Various Language Agencies
01.2007 - Current
  • Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
  • Exercised tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex employee issues and situations.
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
  • Identified barriers and assisted in resolving communication problems between deaf and hard-of-hearing employees and managers.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.
  • Attended IEP meetings, Government agency meetings, and Employee/Employer meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
  • Performed duties in accordance with RID Code of Professional Conduct standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.

Educational American Sign Language Interpreter

Prince George's Community College
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
  • Identified barriers and assisted in resolving communication problems between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and professors.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
  • Attended student/professor conferences to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
  • Supported student education by accompanying non-English speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD
06.2007

Skills

  • Consecutive and Simultaneous American Sign Language Interpreting
  • Advanced Vocabulary
  • Critical Thinking
  • American Sign Language Proficient
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Ethical Codes Adherence
  • Active Listening
  • Confidential Information Protection
  • IEP Support
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Client Service

Timeline

Educational American Sign Language Interpreter

Prince George's Community College
08.2013 - 05.2016

Freelance American Sign Language Interpreter

Self
01.2010 - Current

Contract American Sign Language Interpreter

Various Language Agencies
01.2007 - Current

High School Diploma -

Paint Branch High School

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