Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Affiliations
Certification
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KATE Q. DURKEE

Gastonia,NC

Summary

To provide exceptional instruction and mentorship to aspiring American Sign Language interpreters. I aim to cultivate their skills, knowledge, and passion, while ultimately contributing to improved communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Coordinator

ASL OWL
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with Deaf and hearing communities to provide fieldwork for ASL OWL Mentees
  • Provide guidance and support to multiple mentorship teams to keep programs running smoothly
  • Implement troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
  • Execute new methods, practices, and systems to streamline processes
  • Partner with Board of Directors to develop business plans, improve processes, and determine pricing models

Workshop Coordinator

ASL OWL
04.2021 - Current
  • Recruit presenters, market, and host an average of two CEU-bearing virtual workshops each month
  • Manage social media accounts and e-blasts significantly increasing reach & followers
  • Negotiated partnership with Interpretek to advertise in exchange for 24 CEU sponsorship approvals for June-December 2023

Interpreter

Gaston County Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • Served diverse student/teacher population
  • Collaborated with and supported interpreter teammates and IEP team members
  • Fostered student language development and autonomy
  • Participated in state-sponsored mentorship cohort for EIPA Performance preparation
  • Managed interpreted video content initiative to enhance remote learning during COVID

Team Interpreter

Forest Hill Church
05.2013 - 05.2021
  • Prepared for and interpreted sermons on Sundays, in-person and virtually
  • Interpreted meetings, classes, and other events as requested
  • Received feedback from and participated in linguistic discussions with Deaf parishioners

Interpreter

Union County Public Schools
11.2013 - 08.2017

• Same as Gaston County Schools


Leave of Absence Coordinator

Compass Group
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Followed FMLA & ADA regulations to administer leaves of absence

Education

Graduate Certificate - Deafblindness

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
2017

B.A. - American Sign Language, Interpreting, English

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
2012

Skills

  • ASL, PSE, TASL
  • Workshop development & presentation
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Educational Settings
  • Industry Trends
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Team Collaboration
  • Individual Education Plan Expertise
  • Professional Development
  • Creative Solutions
  • Advocacy
  • Database Skills

Additional Information

Workshops

  • Presenter: “5 Ways to Build Rapport with DeafBlind Early Language Learners” (0.4 CEUs)
  • Presenter: “Accepting the Challenge: Interpreting for People with CHARGE Syndrome” (0.5 CEUs)
  • Panelist: "Interpreter Discussion – Role Process & Analysis" (0.15 CEUs)


Projects

  • Fully produced promotional video for Hooves and Hands, a local Deaf-run non-profit
  • Authored guest blog for CommunicationMatrix.com titled "The Gems In My Treasure Box - Sharing Observations On Language Development Of A Child With CHARGE Syndrome"
  • Developed an action plan to increase language rich environment for Gaston County's elementary schools
  • Collaborated with Gaston County ESL teachers to implement a daily visual school lunch menu
  • Helped develop summer camp for Gaston County Schools DHH students called “Camp HELLO” (Helping Enhance Language Learning Outcomes)

Affiliations

• NAIE Member

Certification

• EIPA Performance 4.4

• EIPA Written: Passed

• NIC Written: Passed

• NIC/CASLI Performance: In Pursuit

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

ASL OWL
08.2022 - Current

Workshop Coordinator

ASL OWL
04.2021 - Current

Interpreter

Gaston County Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022

Interpreter

Union County Public Schools
11.2013 - 08.2017

Team Interpreter

Forest Hill Church
05.2013 - 05.2021

Leave of Absence Coordinator

Compass Group
02.2013 - 10.2013

Graduate Certificate - Deafblindness

East Carolina University

B.A. - American Sign Language, Interpreting, English

Gardner-Webb University
KATE Q. DURKEE