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Lisa Villalobos

Oakland,OR

Summary

Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Southern Oregon ESD
04.2015 - Current


  • Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in educational settings.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
  • Interpreted conversations between sign language-speaking students and others.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Elevated the quality of educational experiences for deaf students with customized lesson adaptations utilizing sign language techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported classroom learning by interpreting lectures, discussions, and group activities for deaf students.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
  • Travel to various locations to support the needs of the students

American Sign Language Interpreter

Umpqua Valley Public Defenders
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent, and spirit of speakers.
  • Facilitated communication between law personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.

Instructional Assistant

Sutherlin School District
01.2010 - 06.2015
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Contributed to a positive and collaborative school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and professional learning communities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
  • Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
  • Offered students job training skills

Education

High School Diploma -

Helen Hunt Jackson
Hemet, CA

Certificate - American Sign Language (ASL)

Compass Program
Online
02.2024

No Degree - Paralegal

Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR

American Sign Language (ASL)

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Educational Support
  • Student Assistance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Deaf Culture Knowledge
  • Message Analysis
  • Decision-Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Computer / Technology Skills

Timeline

American Sign Language Interpreter

Umpqua Valley Public Defenders
06.2021 - 05.2023

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Southern Oregon ESD
04.2015 - Current

Instructional Assistant

Sutherlin School District
01.2010 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Helen Hunt Jackson

Certificate - American Sign Language (ASL)

Compass Program

No Degree - Paralegal

Umpqua Community College

American Sign Language (ASL)

Riverside Community College

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