Megan Davis
Cincinnati
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and team collaboration skills. Strong organizational and time management with experience in improving interpreting processes. Ready to develop new skills and grow knowledge by gaining practical experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Language Lab Assistant
Cincinnati State
09.2023 - Current
- Engage in conversations in American Sign Language (ASL) with students to enhance their fluency in signing
- Organize and maintain Language Lab equipment and resources including DVDs, books, and computers
- Provide basic information about the Interpreter Training Program (ITP) to prospective students looking to learn ASL or join the program
- Coordinate schedules for the recording room and set-up computers, microphones, and camera prior to appointments
Practicum Student
Cincinnati State & Technical College
08.2023 - Current
- Completed 100+ hours of experience in a combination of observation, token site, and team interpreting mentored by professional and nationally certified interpreters in community, performance, and post-secondary settings
- Participated in feedback sessions with mentors and peers where I gave and received personalized comments about the interpretation
- Contributed to the improvement of interpretations by following the professions Code of Professional Conduct, incorporating evidence-based practices, and working to individual client needs.
Respite Care Provider
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated language development and communication skills of an 8-year-old Deaf child with Autism and Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) by reviewing 200+ flashcards and sign-along videos
- Designed activities that engaged both her mind and body to redirect from self-harming and destructive behaviors while abiding by her medication schedule
- Assisted with potty training by using a Deaf-friendly alarm, taking her to the bathroom every two hours, and washing clothes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Cincinnati
05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language Interpreting
Cincinnati State
12.2024
Skills
- Receptive to Feedback
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Written, Spoken, and Signed Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Ethical Decision Making
Activities
Volunteer | Deaf Streetlight - Cincinnati, Ohio | 2021-Present
- Collaborate with professional interpreters to go between language modes in various settings within the Deaf community
- Adapt ASL curriculum to a beginner level for families with Deaf children by providing basic vocabulary lists, video examples, and interactive games to engage the family
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Language Lab Assistant
Cincinnati State
09.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Cincinnati State & Technical College
08.2023 - Current
Respite Care Provider
04.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language Interpreting
Cincinnati State
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