Goal-oriented individual, has a heart for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Desires to work in a team-oriented classroom and school environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Pickens County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Educational Interpreter for the Deaf
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2020
Adapted materials and instruction tools to meet needs of deaf or hard of hearing students.
Advocated for student language needs to achieve success with classroom objectives.
Coordinated with other educational interpreters to ensure continuous service delivery during absences or scheduling conflicts.
Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for deaf or hard-of-hearing students, ensuring accessibility and understanding.
Reviewed classroom material in advance to convey clear and accurate translation.
Adapted interpreting styles as needed to accommodate various age groups, subject matter, and language preferences of individual students.
Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in educational interpreting and content knowledge.
Worked closely with special education teams to monitor student progress toward IEP goals and make necessary adjustments to support services.
ASL Interpreter for the Deaf
New River Community College
08.1992 - 07.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, (Teacher Education)
Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2006
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Classroom support
Mentoring students
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Classroom preparation and maintenance
Small Group Instruction
Individual Student Assistance
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Clerical Support
Instructional support
Classroom inventory management
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Pickens County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Educational Interpreter for the Deaf
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2020
ASL Interpreter for the Deaf
New River Community College
08.1992 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, (Teacher Education)
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