Hi, I’m
Nicole DiPinto
Newington,CT
Summary
- Goal-oriented Teacher Aide at the American School For The Deaf, I offer support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.
- Skilled in behavior management and fluent in ASL, I effectively mentored peers and contributed to a positive school culture, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- I recently finished the Interpreter Training Program at Northwestern Community College, and my goal is to become certified as an ASL interpreter.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
American School For The Deaf
Teacher Aide
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Served as a mentor to new teacher aides by sharing best practices for supporting both teachers and students in achieving success.
- Aided students with special needs, providing individualized support and helping them reach their full potential.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and interactive activities during lessons.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively engaging in staff meetings, providing constructive feedback, and collaborating on school improvement initiatives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Sally Beauty SupplySouthington , CT
Manager
02.2017 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
Northwestern Connecticut Community CollegeWinsted, CT
Associate of Science from ASL Interpreting Program
08.2022 - 08.2025
University Overview
- GPA 3.5
- Member of ASL Club
- Continuing education in ASL interpreting by attending different workshops
- Collected 120 hours for practicum by attending workshops, deaf community events, meeting with mentors, and participating in interpreting assignments with certified interpreters, including observing and interpreting under supervision.
Avon High SchoolAvon, CT
High School Diploma
07-2015
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Building professional connections
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- FLUENT IN ASL
- Flexible and adaptive
- Cross-cultural communication
- Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
- Deaf culture awareness
- Continuous professional development
- Multitasking
- Ethical codes adherence
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
I have attended several workshops to improve my sign skills as well as interpreting skills.
Workshops include but not limited to:
- ASL semantics
- Interpreting theatre in ASL
- Interpreting Chemistry
- Interpreting Plant Science
- Basic knowledge for DeafBlind interpreting
- Working with deaf interpreters
Affiliations
- Member of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ID number: 106180
- Member of Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
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