Lisa Freeman
3605 Whitney Ave,MI
Summary
Dynamic ASL Interpreter with a proven track record at Stepping Stones Group, enhancing communication accessibility through advanced ASL proficiency and critical thinking. Successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored educational plans, ensuring effective interpretation and fostering inclusive environments for deaf students. Committed to continuous professional development and cultural understanding.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Interpreter
Self
01.2000 - Current
- Facilitated clear communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational settings.
- Provided real-time interpretation for classroom lectures, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Conducted assessments of student comprehension to tailor interpretation methods effectively.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously improve interpretation quality and student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that incorporated visual aids and other accommodations for deaf students.
- Increased understanding between medical professionals and deaf patients by providing clear, concise interpretations during consultations, examinations, and treatments.
- Supported inclusive educational environments by providing ASL interpretation services for deaf students in various subjects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of sign language interpretation through continued education, attending conferences, and participating in professional organizations.
- Promoted accessibility at public events by delivering real-time ASL interpretation of speeches and presentations.
- Supported mental health professionals by providing accurate ASL interpretations during therapy sessions, ensuring clear communication between clients and practitioners.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
- Assisted deaf clients in obtaining necessary resources and support services by providing accurate ASL interpretation during appointments and meetings.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
ASL Interpreter
Stepping Stones Group
- Facilitated clear communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational settings.
- Provided real-time interpretation for classroom lectures, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Conducted assessments of student comprehension to tailor interpretation methods effectively.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously improve interpretation quality and student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that incorporated visual aids and other accommodations for deaf students.
- Increased understanding between medical professionals and deaf patients by providing clear, concise interpretations during consultations, examinations, and treatments.
- Supported inclusive educational environments by providing ASL interpretation services for deaf students in various subjects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of sign language interpretation through continued education, attending conferences, and participating in professional organizations.
- Promoted accessibility at public events by delivering real-time ASL interpretation of speeches and presentations.
- Supported mental health professionals by providing accurate ASL interpretations during therapy sessions, ensuring clear communication between clients and practitioners.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
- Assisted deaf clients in obtaining necessary resources and support services by providing accurate ASL interpretation during appointments and meetings.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sign Language Studies
Madonna Iniversity
Livonia, MI04.2011
Skills
- Interpretation accuracy
- Advanced ASL proficiency
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language modeling
- Vocabulary expansion
- Idiomatic expressions
- Message analysis
- Deaf culture awareness
- Classifiers usage
- Certified interpreter status
- Team interpreting
- Specialized terminology
- Client confidentiality
- Continuous professional development
- Educational support
- Language fluency
- Medical assistance
- Interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Cultural understanding
- Professional ethics
- Confidentiality understanding
Timeline
ASL Interpreter
Self
01.2000 - Current
ASL Interpreter
Stepping Stones Group
Bachelor of Science - Sign Language Studies
Madonna Iniversity