Melissa Marquez
Hawthorne
Summary
Dedicated and skilled multilingual interpreter with over a decade of experience facilitating communication across diverse educational and community settings. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and formal interpreter certification from the Philippines, with Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting at Mt. San Antonio College. Committed to promoting accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and fostering meaningful connections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant (Sign Language)
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
- Assist a classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in general education and special education classroom environment using total communication (i.e. sign language)
- Assist in the presentation and preparation of learning materials, lessons plans, instructional exercises in classroom and resource room environments
- Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP); perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel
Soccer Coach
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
- Assist players with positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Evaluate players' performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Assist with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
Behavior Therapist
Independent Contractor
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Implement individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques at home and out in the community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
Paraeducator (Sign Language)
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide instructional support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students using total communication, including sign language.
- Work under the supervision of a teacher to assist with individual or group instruction aligned with learning objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - American Sign Language
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of The Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines06-2008
Certificate in Sign Language Interpreting - American And Filipino Sign Language
Philippine Association of Interpreters For Deaf
Mandaluyong City, Philippines12-2011
Skills
- Fluency in ASL, Tagalog, and English: Proficiency in translating between American Sign Language, Tagalog, and English
- Confidentiality Practices: Committed to respecting privacy and confidentiality, maintaining ethical standards
- Cultural Competence: In-depth understanding of Deaf culture, including its values, norms, and history
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team settings
- Continuing Education and Professional Development: Actively pursuing opportunities to stay current with industry standards and enhance interpreting skills
Languages
Tagalog
English
American Sign Language
Filipino Sign Language
Timeline
Soccer Coach
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Instructional Assistant (Sign Language)
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Paraeducator (Sign Language)
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2017 - 06.2018
Behavior Therapist
Independent Contractor
06.2016 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - American Sign Language
Mt. San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of The Philippines
Certificate in Sign Language Interpreting - American And Filipino Sign Language
Philippine Association of Interpreters For Deaf
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