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Lorraine B. Wright

Lorraine B. Wright

Warren,MI.

Summary

Over 20 years in ASL interpretation services in Social, Educational and Medical settings.

1. Recent experiences include simultaneous interpretation (SI), consecutive interpretation (CI). 2. Excellent ability to provide language translation for deaf and hard of hearing students and patients.

3. Conversant in both English and American Sign Language.

4. Working knowledge of assimilating speakers’ words in a quick and accurate fashion.

5. Ability to compute sentences spoken in one language and explain them in the other. 6.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.

7. Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Relay Interpreter

CONVO Relay
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Deaf CAN
09.2016 - 03.2022
  • Translate sentences spoken or written in English into ASL and vice versa
  • Adapt translations to grade levels as instructed
  • Interpreted questions, answers and concerns of students, school staff, patients, and medical staff
  • Served as a cultural mediator where necessary
  • Worked in K - 12 grade, community colleges and medical settings.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle educational needs and manage personal concerns.

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson Communications
09.2015 - 03.2017
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.

Educational and Medical Sign Language Interpreter

Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services
11.2008 - 01.2016
  • Translate sentences spoken or written in English into ASL and vice versa
  • Adapt translations to grade levels as instructed
  • Interpreted questions, answers and concerns of students, school staff, patients, and medical staff
  • Served as a cultural mediator where necessary
  • Worked in K - 12 grade, community colleges and medical settings.

Direct Support Professional

JARC, Home health care
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • In the deaf program)
  • Assisted Clients on outings, walks to icecream parlor etc
  • Planned activities/ outings for clients
  • Helped the clients understand about budgeting their income for the whole month
  • Assisted Clients with house work as in cooking, cleaning
  • Assisted Clients with grocery shopping, advising them on healthy eating based on doctors orders
  • Assisted/ Made doctors appointments for clients
  • Played games/ did projects with clients on days where no activity was planned

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Oak Park School District, Oak Park High School
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Translate sentences spoken or written in English into ASL and vice versa
  • Adapt translations to grade levels as instructed
  • Participated in Individualized Education Plan, (IEP) gave feed back concerning the student, worked with teachers to figure out the best communication method (PSE, English, ASL) for the student in that particular class.

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Connections for Deaf Citizens
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Translate sentences spoken or written in English into ASL and vice versa
  • Adapt translations to grade levels as instructed
  • Interpreted questions, answers and concerns of students, school staff, patients, and medical staff
  • Served as a cultural mediator where necessary

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
10.2000 - 07.2004
  • Translate sentences spoken or written in English into ASL and vice versa
  • Adapt translations to grade levels as instructed
  • Participated in Individualized Education Plan, (IEP) gave feed back concerning the student, worked with teachers to figure out the best communication method (PSE, English, ASL) for the student in that particular class.

Assistant

Deaf Options
06.1993 - 08.1993
  • Assist Deaf bus driver and teacher in a deaf summer program
  • Assisted deaf bus driver keep order on the bus by being his ears and voice to the children we transported to and from deaf camp
  • Assisted deaf teacher by sorting papers, getting children participate in activities and keeping children in order while at camp.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
  • Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.

Education

High School Diploma -

Osborn High School
Detroit, MI
06.1996

Skills

  • OTHER STRENGTHS
  • Experienced bilingual communication skills
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Exceptionally professional demeanor
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multitask
  • CERTIFICATIONS
  • EIPA 36
  • Training Programs
  • Video Equipment
  • Language Interpretation
  • Inbound Phone Calls

Languages

ASL
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Video Relay Interpreter

CONVO Relay
03.2022 - 05.2023

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Deaf CAN
09.2016 - 03.2022

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson Communications
09.2015 - 03.2017

Direct Support Professional

JARC, Home health care
12.2013 - 06.2014

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Oak Park School District, Oak Park High School
09.2012 - 06.2013

Educational and Medical Sign Language Interpreter

Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services
11.2008 - 01.2016

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Connections for Deaf Citizens
08.2006 - 06.2008

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
10.2000 - 07.2004

Assistant

Deaf Options
06.1993 - 08.1993

High School Diploma -

Osborn High School
Lorraine B. Wright