KRISTINA HICKMAN
Temple,TX
Summary
Fluent ASL interpreter with over 25 years of experience in the deaf world across various settings, such as VRS, education, and the community. Highly skilled in both spoken and written English with strong ethics in all areas of solo and teamed events. A lifelong learner who is driven to consistently enhance skills. Currently desiring to re-enter the world of VRS interpreting and support the goals of the company in providing excellent service to bridge communication between customers, both hearing and deaf.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDSPD Coordinator, Interpreter Specialist
Waco Independent School District
Waco
08.2020 - Current
- Recruit and hire staff, assessing sign skills and knowledge to determine if commiserate with various job requirements
- Coordinate schedules of interpreters and other staff
- Support the interpreting team by teaming and assessing skills and decision-making processes in the classroom and other events
- Provide CEU-approved training for interpreters
- Provide annual and semi-annual employee evaluations and feedback
- Maintain and develop relationships with surrounding districts requiring DHH services
- Evaluate student language skills and learning needs
- Gather data and report findings to various groups
- Collaborate with various agencies and professionals providing services and supporting each other in 'child find' efforts
- Partnered with audiologists, charitable organizations, and donors to fundraise and provide hearing aids to students
- Lead and organize meetings, trainings, and events to educate students, parents, and campus staff about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.
Sign Language Interpreter- various agencies
Independent Contractor Services
05.2000 - Current
- Follow ethical codes as described by RID
- Interpret in various settings such as medical, legal, education, community, and family events
- Interpret text such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports in ASL
- Train, mentor, and support ASL interpreters.
VRS and VRI Video Interpreter
ZVRS
Waco, Texas
11.2011 - 10.2017
- Provided communication access to clients utilizing video phone technologies
- Supported new video interpreters- provided observation and hands-on interpreting opportunities as an experienced team member
- Served on committees focused on improving the skills of the interpreter and improving employee relationships and satisfaction in the workplace.
Deaf Education Teacher
Waco ISD
Waco, Texas
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, assessment specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs)
- Implemented teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, Texas
08.1995 - 06.2004
- Interpreted in a variety of settings: classrooms, performances, and sports, to provide accessible language specific to the students
- Interpreted for staff- meetings and training.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
12.2021
BAAS Business Management -
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE
05.2005
Interpreter Training Program ASL interpreting -
MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.1993
Skills
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Personnel Supervision
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- BEI Advanced Certified ASL interpreter
- Texas Special Education Teacher EC-12
- Texas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher EC-12
References
- Charlotte Davis, Executive Director of Special Education, Waco ISD, (254) 217-0079, charlotte.davis@wacoisd.org
- Shirley Gerhardt, Texas Language Connection, (254) 652-1742, info@texaslanguageconnection.com
- Shanda Baker, Instructional Specialist, Waco ISD, (254) 709-0481, shanda.baker@wacoisd.org
- Meara Gonzales, Interpreter, (254) 498-7295, meara.gonzales@yahoo.com
Timeline
RDSPD Coordinator, Interpreter Specialist
Waco Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
VRS and VRI Video Interpreter
ZVRS
11.2011 - 10.2017
Deaf Education Teacher
Waco ISD
08.2004 - 06.2008
Sign Language Interpreter- various agencies
Independent Contractor Services
05.2000 - Current
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Corsicana ISD
08.1995 - 06.2004
Masters in Educational Leadership -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
BAAS Business Management -
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE
Interpreter Training Program ASL interpreting -
MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- BEI Advanced Certified ASL interpreter
- Texas Special Education Teacher EC-12
- Texas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher EC-12
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