Shannon Coleman
Centreville,VA
Summary
Nationally certified and accomplished transliterator with aptitude for conveying prosody as well as ability to accurately cue content of educational material. Dedicated and passionate about Cued Speech and maintains good rapport with fellow transliterators, ASL interpreters, students, teachers, administrators, and the community. Has consistently worked Extended School Year since 2012 to support students. Gladly takes on after school assignments such as Academic Bowl, All County Chorus, Optimist Club Speeches, and more. Organized, approachable, and a good problem solver who maintains a calm demeanor.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2010 - Current
- Provided Cued Speech transliteration to provide equal access to deaf or hard of hearing students in the classroom environment. This included transliterating classroom instruction, peer dialog and collaboration as well as auditory environmental stimuli.
- Adapted transliterating speed and skill to match that of the student's ability to cue read.
- Inserviced deaf or hard of hearing students as well as hearing peers, teachers, and other school staff.
- Continue to maintain confidentiality as dictated by the Cued Language Transliterator Code of Conduct
- Attend regular training classes to maintain national certification and to improve my skills as a cued speech transliterator.
Public Health Training Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Provided special needs students with educational and physical support.
- Assisted classroom teachers with instructing students in program content.
- Prepared instructional materials as requested.
Muralist
Self Employed
04.1996 - 10.2005
- Used painting skills to complete various major and minor interior painting jobs.
- Designed and painted murals for children's rooms, working with clients to create original art that matched their vision.
Developmental Aide
Northern Virginia Training Center
02.1989 - 06.1993
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors effectively.
- Assisted in the creation of a safe and nurturing environment for patients, promoting personal growth and wellbeing.
- Transported individuals for shopping, errands and doctor appointments.
Education
Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Nationally Certified Cued Speech Transliterator
- Strong and Supportive Member of Interpreting Team
- Experience with all Grade Levels
- Chorus and Musical Experience
- Theatrical Productions
- Foreign Language Classes
- Deaf Culture Awareness
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2010 - Current
Public Health Training Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2010
Muralist
Self Employed
04.1996 - 10.2005
Developmental Aide
Northern Virginia Training Center
02.1989 - 06.1993
Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
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