LUKE D. BENOIT
Balch Springs,Texas
Summary
Compassionate, dependable, and motivated professional seeking an entry-level Dialysis Technician position. Experienced in providing one-on-one support, mentoring, communication, instruction, teamwork, and safety awareness. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with strong interpersonal and active listening skills. Experienced in working with individuals who have different communication needs and collaborating with professional teams. Comfortable following established procedures, learning new skills, using technology, and working in fast-paced environments. Eager to complete employer-provided dialysis technician training and develop the clinical skills necessary to provide safe, respectful, and compassionate support to patients. To begin a career as a Dialysis Technician with an organization that provides training and opportunities for professional development. Eager to learn dialysis procedures, patient-care responsibilities, infection-control practices, safety protocols, and other clinical skills while bringing experience in communication, patience, teamwork, and individualized support to the healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
One-by-One Mentor & Teacher Assistant
Florence Elementary School
Mesquite, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one support and mentoring to a Deaf student in a mainstream educational setting.
- Facilitated communication, learning, participation, and daily needs for the student.
- Support the student's communication, learning, participation, and daily needs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve educational goals. with teachers, administrators, and other professional team members.
- Use American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication strategies to help the student understand instructions and communicate effectively.
- Shared observations and concerns with professional team to enhance student support.
- Used technology and communication strategies to facilitate communication between the student and hearing peers.
- Contributed to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for the student.
- Monitored the student's participation and safety throughout the school day.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other professional team members.
- Communicate observations and concerns with members of the professional team.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and professionalism when responding to individual needs.
- Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
- Exhibited patience while addressing individual student needs., professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Communicated effectively with members of the professional team.
Children's Ministry Co-Leader
Bridge of Hope Community Church
Anderson, SC
08.2017 - 07.2025
- Co-lead children's ministry activities for children ages 4–11.
- Prepare and lead weekly lessons, activities, and programs.
- Assisted in preparing and distributing meals for children during events. Transportation for children participating in ministry activities.
- Created and upheld a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children, enhancing their comfort and participation.
- Demonstrate patience, responsibility, organization, and teamwork.
- Exhibited patience while interacting with children during activities., responsibility, organization, and teamwork.
- Help provide meals Transportation for children participating in ministry activities.
- Led community outreach programs to enhance engagement and service participation.
- Developed strategic initiatives to support church growth and member retention.
Language Facilitator / Mentor
Starr Elementary School
Starr, SC
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided individualized support to a Deaf student who had experienced language deprivation in a mainstream educational setting.
- Collaborated with professional education team to tailor support for student's communication and educational needs.
- Used technology and communication strategies to facilitate communication between the student and hearing peers.
- Utilized technology and communication strategies to enhance interactions between student and hearing peers.
- Adapted communication and instructional approaches according to the student's individual needs.
- Monitored student's participation and safety, ensuring a supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Communicated effectively with members of the professional team.
- Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Deaf Interpreter Mentor
Interpreter Mentor
Virtual
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Mentored sign language interpreters through one-on-one sessions and deliberate-practice feedback to enhance their skills.
- Evaluated interpreting skills and delivered constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with future interpreters pursuing national certification, fostering their preparation and confidence.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while working in a virtual environment.
- Used technology to communicate, review work, and provide feedback.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Anderson, SC
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Served guests directly through the drive-thru and front-of-house operations.
- Worked effectively with team members during busy periods.
- Served guests efficiently through drive-thru and front-of-house operations, contributing to overall service speed.
- Prepared and served food while following workplace safety and sanitation procedures.
- Trained new employees and supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and team cohesion.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and work area.
- Followed established procedures and instructions while completing daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and professionalism.
Camp Staff
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, SC
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with residential staff to enhance camper engagement during daily activities.
- Facilitated camper readiness and safety for participation in activities.
- Supervised campers throughout the day, addressing individual needs to promote well-being.
- Worked with residential staff to support campers during daily activities.
- Exhibited patience and responsibility while collaborating with team members.
Education
Theology Certificates -
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC01-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmetto High School
Williamston, SC01-2015
Skills
- Patient Support
- Active Listening
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Patience
- Following Procedures
- Professional Communication
- Dependability
- Compassionate Care
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Safety Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Technology & Computer Skills
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Communication
- English
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Training & Instruction
- Adaptability
- Compassionate and respectful communication
- Patient and individual support
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Ability to learn new procedures
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Computer and technology skills
- English communication
- Professionalism
- Patience and adaptability
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language (ASL) — Fluent
English — Fluent
AWARDS
Newcomer Award — Chick-fil-A Annual Christmas Party, December 2021, Corey White Diversity Award — Palmetto High School, June 2015
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Deaf Interpreter Training — Spartanburg Community College — 42 Hours of Deaf Interpreter Workshops | May 2024 – July 2024
- Completed 42 hours of Deaf Interpreter professional workshops.
- Participated in professional development focused on Deaf interpreting and communication.
- Deaf Awaken Conference — Dallas, TX Guest Presenter | September 2023
- Participated as a guest presenter at the Deaf Awaken Conference.
- Ark Encounter & Creation Museum — Kentucky Deaf/Blind Interpreter | April 2024
- Provided Deaf/blind interpreting support during the event.
- DeafQuake Youth Camp — Alexander City, AL Camp Counselor — Seasonal | August 2023 & July 2024
- Supported campers during activities and daily programming.
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive environment.
- Worked collaboratively with other counselors and staff.
- South Carolina Educational Interpreting Center — Clemson, SC Deaf Panelist & Workshop Presenter | 2018, 2022 – 2024 — Seasonal
- Participated as a Deaf panelist and workshop presenter for the SCEIC annual ASL Immersion Week at Clemson University.
- Anderson University ASL Club — Anderson, SC Community Club Attendee / Supporter / Event Co-Planner / Deaf Language Mentor | August 2021 – Present
- Attend and support ASL community events.
- Assist with event planning and community activities.
- Provide Deaf language mentoring and communication support.
- Palmetto High School ASL Club — Williamston, SC Deaf Q&A Panel Participant | May 2022
- Participated in a Deaf Q&A panel and shared information about Deaf culture, communication, and ASL.
- South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf — Columbia, SC Event Photographer & Deaf Interpreter | 2022 – 2024 — Seasonal
- Provided photography support for professional events.
- Participated as a Deaf interpreter during events and activities.
- Worked professionally with interpreters and other event participants.
Timeline
One-by-One Mentor & Teacher Assistant
Florence Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Language Facilitator / Mentor
Starr Elementary School
09.2022 - 01.2024
Deaf Interpreter Mentor
Interpreter Mentor
07.2022 - 01.2023
Camp Staff
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
07.2019 - 07.2019
Children's Ministry Co-Leader
Bridge of Hope Community Church
08.2017 - 07.2025
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2016 - 09.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmetto High School
Theology Certificates -
North Greenville University