Rebecca LaVorgna
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
North East,Maryland
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Dedicated ASL Interpreter and Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing skilled in individualized lesson planning, cultural awareness, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse student needs.
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
10 Months- Managed a caseload of 13 students across school districts, ranging in age from Early Intervention to High School.
- Integrated Deaf cultural awareness into lessons and curriculum.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet diverse student academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design Individualized Education Plans to optimize student education.
- Provided direct services to Deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers and their families.
- Worked collaboratively with various team members, including audiologists, general education teachers, SLP's and interpreters.
Educational ASL Interpreter
1 Year 9 Months- Interpreted a variety of classes for a middle school student during their 7th and 8th grade school years.
- Supported students' understanding of curriculum through effective sign language interpretation.
- Engaged in professional development to improve interpreting skills and techniques.
Educational ASL Interpreter Intern
3 Months- Facilitated communication between Deaf and hearing students and staff during classroom instruction.
- Provided interpreting support during field trips and meetings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interpreter Training
- Graduated with High Honors
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
- Studied Abroad in Australia during senior year.
- Minors: Environmental Biology and German
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll: 1996 - 2000
Skills
Fluent in English and American Sign Language
Experience with both independent and team situations
Special education experience
Background serving diverse communities
Familiarity with assessment strategies for various ages
Student records and IEP management
Certification
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Substitute and Teacher Assistant Training
- DASA and SAVE Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Continuing Education Units in Deaf Education and Interpreting
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Educational ASL Interpreter
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
09.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Educational ASL Interpreter Intern
New York State School for the Deaf
09.2022 - 12.2022Read More
McLennan Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Interpreter Training
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Mount Union College
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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Buckeye High School
High School Diploma
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