Leah K. Stilwell
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Nationally Certified Sign Language Interpreter with 18+ years of experience in a variety of settings which include educational, medical, corporate, social services, and behavioral health. Delivering high-quality interpretation in both on-site and virtual modalities. Extensive experience in the K-12 and postsecondary academic realm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASL Video Remote Interpreter
VocoVision
07.2023 - Current
- Interpret remotely through video conferencing to facilitate communication during teacher instruction and student interactions as described in Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters,
- Attend student’s IEP Team meeting in order to provide information about the student’s communication abilities and needs. Serve as a member of the educational team to provide direct support as indicated in the students’ Individualized Educational Plan
- Become proficient in the assigned student’s communication methods and strategies.
- Accompany and support the student during community-based instruction
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
- Prepare for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about lessons beforehand; develop and maintained glossary of resources.
- Collaborated with members of the educational team to better serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing within the k-12 setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions focused on improving sign language interpretation skills and staying current with industry trends.
Sign Language Interpreter II
Miami Dade College
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Provide sign language interpreting services by utilizing various online platforms to students who remain in a remote learning environment . Course offerings include college credit, vocational, and community education. Additional departments for which support services are available upon request; both on campus and virtually: Student Life, Advisement and Career Services, Financial Aid, and meetings with faculty in all disciplines
- Prepare for each assignment to ensure familiarity with course content and linguistic competence
- Provide academic advisement to students who are registered with ACCESS Disability Services
- One-on-one tutoring services provided for students enrolled in a multitude of courses, including ASL
- Mentor student interns enrolled in accredited ITP Programs
- Host in-service trainings and faculty consultation on accommodating students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Assist with schedules and maintain records for ACCESS Disability Services, Deaf Services Program
- Collaborate in meetings to better serve Deaf students in virtual settings
- Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with educators and community
Sign Language Interpreter
Independant Contractor
01.2008 - 03.2020
- Interpreting settings include, but are not limited to: Medical, Educational, Legal, Correctional, Social Services, Business, Governmental, Mental Health, Vocational
- Interpreted for former President of Poland Lech Walesa during South Florida visit
- Interpreted Annual State of County Address for Mayor Carlos Gimenez
- Attended professional development programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Stayed abreast on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Miami Dade County Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Provided interpreting services to students, faculty, and parents. Services included but not limited to: academic courses, tutoring, psychological evaluations, IEP meetings, extracurricular activities, SAT/ACT testing, and field-trips
- Adhered to the Code of Professional Conduct, established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- Prepared for each assignment to ensure familiarity with course content and linguistic competence
- Monitored message accuracy and construct meaning to students' cognitive and grade level, collaborated with educational team members as necessary
- Provide faculty consultation and training on accommodating students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Attended professional development programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Liaison Coordinator
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Scheduled 24 District Staff and 17 Agency Interpreters for substitute coverage and ongoing services.
- Handled and responded to inquires and requests for Sign Language Interpreting Services.
- Reviewed Agency and Interpreter Verification Logs and Invoices for Payroll purposes.
- Collaborated with administrators and teachers on specific plans of action.
- Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with educators and community
- Maintained knowledge of latest requirements and support strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sign Language Interpretation
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.2006
Skills
- Classroom Technology Integration- possess strong command of platforms utilized within virtual learning environment Well versed with use of Microsoft Office
- Coordinate remote services via Blackboard Collaborate, MS Teams, Zoom, and Google Meets
- Educational Team Collaboration; IEP comprehension, Test Proctoring
- Student Advising/Student Data Confidentiality/ Records Management
- Community Outreach, Parent Education
- Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment
Certification
- NIC- National Interpreter Certification, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf- 2009
- Ed: K-12, EIPA- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Boys Town National Research Hospital- 2009
- Florida QA III, Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 2007
Affiliations
NAIE- National Association of Interpreters in Education,
RID-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf,
FRID-Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
NAD-National Association of the Deaf
Timeline
ASL Video Remote Interpreter
VocoVision
07.2023 - Current
Sign Language Interpreter II
Miami Dade College
06.2016 - 10.2020
Liaison Coordinator
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2012 - 02.2013
Sign Language Interpreter
Independant Contractor
01.2008 - 03.2020
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Miami Dade County Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sign Language Interpretation
University of South Florida
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