Kenny Long
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated and versatile Interpreter Service Coordinator with a strong foundation as an experienced teacher. Combining a profound passion for education with expertise in language interpretation and cultural sensitivity to individual successfully facilitates effective communication between students and staffs. Bring wealth of knowledge and experience to organization requiring interpretation and translation service. Educate interpreters on subject material with use of knowledgeable lectures, lively discussions and special group activities. Committed to diversifying and adapting instruction to serve the needs of students and staffs, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deaf Interpreter
Hands In Motion
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and community.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve deaf and hard of hearing in varies settings.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
World Language Teacher - ASL
Meridian High School
Falls Church, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed 3 curricula for ASL I, II, and III classes.
- Oversees ASL program and managing students.
- Implemented lesson plans that fulfill requirement of district's curriculum.
- Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
Head Baseball Coach
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
06.2016 - Current
- Oversees baseball program and managing employees
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed implements programs and activities
- Aided and supporting employees and players by structuring and delivering customized program in both one-on-one and workshop environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC05.2020
Associate of Science - Physical Education And Recreation & Sports Program
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC05.2020
Skills
- Educational Support
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Individual and group instruction
- Teaching and tutoring
- Student assessments
- Mentoring students
- Teacher collaboration
- Experiential learning
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, Dyslexia Awareness Training.
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
- Emergency First Aid
- CPR, & AED Training
- Behavior Intervention and Support Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Training
Internship
- Social Sports Media Marketing & Communications , Gallaudet University, August 2020 - December 2020.
- American Sign Language Teacher , Indiana School for the Deaf, August 2013-2014.
Accomplishments
- Named “Coach of the Year” by the National Deaf Interscholastic Athletic Association in 2019.
Timeline
Deaf Interpreter
Hands In Motion
08.2023 - Current
World Language Teacher - ASL
Meridian High School
08.2020 - Current
Head Baseball Coach
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Gallaudet University
Associate of Science - Physical Education And Recreation & Sports Program
Gallaudet University
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