Savannah Adams
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Passionate and driven to provide complete service as a Deaf community advocate with prime focus of accessibility to impact children's education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Family Support Specialist Assistant
Family Center on Deafness
Largo, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Provide support and develop relationships with Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth and families.
- Utilizing self- advocacy skills, tutoring sessions, after-school programs, and extracurricular events to engage students social skills.
- Developed and organized electronic files to maintain confidentiality with family related private documents.
- Plan and coordinate Deaf community events through the organization and collaboration within the county.
Overnight Staff Member
VEX Robotics Competition
Knoxville, TN
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during the night shift.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Performance Group Leader
Family Center on Deafness
Largo, FL
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Led ASL Performance group on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium field as the interpreter during the National Anthem.
- Repeated event for the St. Petersburg Rowdies Soccer team.
Conference Attendee
Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
Medical Behavior Assistant
Cross Bayou Elementary
Pinellas Park, FL
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, including those with cochlear implants, hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal issues such as self-esteem or peer relationships.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Publix Supermarkets
Tarpon Springs, FL
07.2015 - 06.2023
- Supports customer service goals and enhance relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication
- Handles large amounts of cash and balances cash drawer daily within prescribed balancing guidelines
- Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
Volunteer Interpreter of "Soiree of the Sea"
The Great Exploration Fundraiser
St. Petersburg
10.2021 - 10.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science Educational Studies and Community Leadership Major Interpreting Track -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2022
Associate of Arts Education Major -
St. Petersburg College
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School
05.2015
Skills
- Knowledge of Deaf culture, local Deaf community, and resources
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of sensitive and important information
- Team Working Skills
- Practice of Professionalism
- Event Coordinating
- Child Development
- Behavioral Support
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Motivation to continue education via workshops, conferences, meetings, etc
Certification
- CPR Certification- Aug 2023
- ASL Interpreter Certification EIPA Score- As of Sept. 2022: 3.5
Accomplishments
- Tampa Deaf Mixed Bowling League Member since 2022
Timeline
Overnight Staff Member
VEX Robotics Competition
01.2024 - 01.2024
Performance Group Leader
Family Center on Deafness
10.2023 - 12.2023
Conference Attendee
Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness
10.2023 - 10.2023
Youth and Family Support Specialist Assistant
Family Center on Deafness
07.2023 - Current
Medical Behavior Assistant
Cross Bayou Elementary
11.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer Interpreter of "Soiree of the Sea"
The Great Exploration Fundraiser
10.2021 - 10.2021
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Publix Supermarkets
07.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science Educational Studies and Community Leadership Major Interpreting Track -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts Education Major -
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School