Laura Von Fruke

Job duties include providing interpretation services for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing in various environments.

• Interpreted classroom instruction, discussions, and announcements for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Adapted interpreting style to match student language, age, and instructional context.
• Is an active part of an educational team to ensure that students are achieving their IEP goals.

• Interpreted and facilitated communication at the Minnesota Deaf Queers Booth.
• Worked as part of a team to both feed and stage interpret various music performances.
• Prepared in advance for each performance.

• Worked in a CDI team to interpret all performances, which includes drag show, band performances, and Bingo.
• Prepared each show in advance.

• Collaborated with the choir directors to ensure that the musical selection is appropriate and aligns with Deaf culture and history.
• Interpreted the musical selection for both practices and the final performance.

• Interpreted various booths and shows that the DeafBlind consumer wanted to visit.
• Was the lead person regarding directions and map reading.

• Helped to boost student confidence regarding their signing skills by giving positive reinforcement and feedback.
• Helped consult on various projects and homework tasks.

• Interpreted classroom instruction, discussions, and announcements for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Prepared for classes by reviewing lesson content, vocabulary, and subject-specific terminology.
• Learned from excellent mentors who has been interpreting for 30+ years to help develop my skills.

• Maintained the safety of all aboard the boat by ensuring life jackets were fastened, and that people were sitting while the boat was in motion.
• Performed daily maintenance on the boat.
• Ensured the health and wellbeing of 12 children placed in the cabin I was in charge of.

• Reconciled nightly folios and balanced cash drawers using property management system.
• Properly handled all late night check-in's and early morning check-out's.
• Ensured breakfast was set up.
• Handled the task of completing weekend laundry overnight laundry.
• Ensured the hotel common areas were cleaned to ensure the health and wellbeing of guests especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.