Maeve Swan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced educational interpreter with a strong background in special education. Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), and adept at employing various signed communication strategies to facilitate communication. Passionate about promoting inclusivity through accurate and sensitive interpretation. Adheres to ADA standards and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf's Code of Professional Conduct. Strives to prioritize the well-being, education, and dignity of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Ray Elementary - CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Interpreted classroom instruction, lectures, and conversations between teachers, staff, and students
- Interpreted school-wide events, including assemblies, field trips, and fairs, for deaf students
- Provided transliteration services for deaf students to support communication needs and literacy comprehension
- Gathered behavioral data using Functional Behavior Assessments and facilitated intensive behavioral support tailored for deaf students
- Collaborated with Teachers of the Deaf to modify curriculum and ensure IEP compliance
Educational Interpreter
Niles Township District for Special Education
Morton Grove, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered American Sign Language-English interpretation services in a self-contained classroom for deaf students with diverse needs
- Provided transliteration services to enhance English language and literacy skills for deaf students
- Coordinated with general and special education teachers to implement interpreted instruction, ensuring IEP compliance
- Collaborated with teachers and clinicians to establish IEP goals tailored for deaf students
- Partnered with speech and language pathologists to create effective language intervention strategies
Signing Paraprofessional
Niles Township District for Special Education
Morton Grove, IL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided 1:1 educational support in ASL to deaf students with additional disabilities in a self-contained setting
- Provided 1:1 educational support in ASL to deaf students who integrate into general education settings in compliance with their IEP standards
- Managed students' behavior while implementing and teaching behavioral strategies to support self-regulation
Education
M.A. - Special Education - Deaf And Hard of Hearing Education
University of Arizona
12.2026
B.A. - American Sign Language - English Interpretation
Columbia College Chicago
12.2021
Credentials And Certifications
EIPA Score 3.5, IBSE Endorsed, BEI: Test of English Proficiency
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Ray Elementary - CPS
08.2024 - Current
Educational Interpreter
Niles Township District for Special Education
08.2023 - 08.2024
Signing Paraprofessional
Niles Township District for Special Education
08.2022 - 08.2023
M.A. - Special Education - Deaf And Hard of Hearing Education
University of Arizona
B.A. - American Sign Language - English Interpretation
Columbia College Chicago
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