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Certification
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Mailyn Hill Gotlund

Mailyn Hill Gotlund

Summary

Highly skilled Interpreter experienced in educational settings and situations related to real life situations. Focused on conveying real-time information to deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Successful at interpreting and providing support services to the ASL Community. Captures cultural subtleties, nuances, and socio elements for effective coherent translation.


Self motivated Coordinator to ensure access to communication and safe physical presence during events are successful.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accessibility Coordinator

Joliet Pride Network
11.2022 - Current
  • Gathered and organized materials to support events.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Delegated tasks to support staff to organize and improve production of performances.

Joliet Junior College

08.2016 - Current
  • I provide avenues for successful communication between instructors and students in traditional classroom environments: Mathematics, Sciences, English, History.
  • I also provide ASL access in specialized programs such as: Veterinary Medical Technology, Phlebotomy, Machining, Electronics Engineering Technology and certification programs
  • Beyond the academic setting, interpretations provided for special events, providing open access for the Deaf community's involvement such as Board of Trustees meetings, Mayoral Address, Job Fairs, College Fairs and Commencement Exercises.
  • In addition to providing in person interpreting, services provided for recorded interpretations and captioning for pre recorded lectures and social media videos.
  • Collaborate in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in post secondary settings.
  • Bridge communication gaps between deaf individuals and their hearing peers through expert ASL interpretation during social events and recreational activities.

Freelance Sign Language Interpreting Services

Mailyn Gotlund
05.2005 - Current
  • My responsibilities as a freelance interpreter are to provide accurate and professional interactions between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing client and Non- Deaf client.
  • In order to maintain my credentials in the state of Illinois, it is my obligation to earn 20 contact hours of Continuing Education units in the area of Sign Language Development and/or Deaf Culture, yearly.
  • Enable deaf individuals to access essential resources and services by interpreting complex technical language in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, legal services, and financial management.
  • Contribute to a more inclusive society by advocating for the rights of deaf individuals and promoting awareness about the importance of accessible communication.



Fox Valley Park District

05.2019 - 03.2020
  • As the teacher for the American Sign Language program at FVPD, I taught students as young as 5 years old to adults
  • The ASL program grew from 2 classes at the Prisco Community Center to 2 more classes at the Eola Community center
  • I started the course with teaching vocabulary basics of ASL to the beginnings of grammar in ASL
  • This course was constructed from my experience with working in the Deaf community and using those resources which were available to me.

Purple Video Relay Service

03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Facilitate communication between Deaf and Non-Deaf clients through Video Relay Services
  • I rendered communication as faithfully and as accurately as possible while conveying natural and comfortable conversations; all the while maintaining the utmost respect to clients, adhering to CPC and abiding by FCC regulations.

LADSE/Hinsdale South High School

12.2007 - 06.2016
  • As an educational interpreter, it was my responsibility to adapt to different situations at any given time
  • I provide interpreting services in core classes such as Math, Science, English, History, Spanish and many Elective courses a school may provide
  • As an employee of LADSE, I was responsible for scheduling 14 interpreters, 4 Deaf Education teachers and Freelance Interpreters for requested interpreting needs that take place before and after the school day
  • During my time with Hinsdale South, I mentored 4 interpreting students
  • Instructing and encouraging up and coming interpreters in the ways of providing seamless modes of communication
  • Allowing the ITP students hands on time with close supervision and in depth discussions afterwards of situations that were correct or needed improvement.

Education

B.A.: Interpreter Training Program -

MacMurray College
05.2007

Interpreter Training Program -

Waubonsee Community College
05.2005

Affiliations

  • IRID (Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
  • RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)

Certification

  • IL Intermediate Sign Language Interpreter License - 2024-2025
  • EIPA K-12 approval
  • ISBE ELS (Para) License- 2029
  • ISBE Standard Sign Language Interpreter Approval-6/30/2025

Languages

American Sign Language
Full Professional

Timeline

Accessibility Coordinator

Joliet Pride Network
11.2022 - Current

Fox Valley Park District

05.2019 - 03.2020

Joliet Junior College

08.2016 - Current

Purple Video Relay Service

03.2015 - 03.2018

LADSE/Hinsdale South High School

12.2007 - 06.2016

Freelance Sign Language Interpreting Services

Mailyn Gotlund
05.2005 - Current

B.A.: Interpreter Training Program -

MacMurray College

Interpreter Training Program -

Waubonsee Community College

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