SHERRI MARSHALL
Compton,CA
Summary
Focused Sign Language Interpreter well-versed in working in environments to facilitate communication for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Adept at interpreting conversations and media, collecting materials, and taking notes. Known for accuracy and compassion. Motivated high school students in pursuit of academic excellence or apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER II
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
11.2009 - Current
- Provide interpreting and transliterating services in a K-12 environment, while assisting students with their educational needs
- Maintained neutrality while interpreting and refrained from expressing personal opinions or inserting oneself into conversations.
- Adhered to local state laws regarding confidentiality when working with clients' sensitive information.
VIDEO RELAY OPERATOR (VRS)
Purple Communications, Inc
Long Beach, CA
01.2013 - 07.2023
- Provide high quality professional sign language interpreting through a video call center
- Demonstrate efficient and accurate interpreting skills while applying the knowledge of and adherence to the RID (Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf) Code of Professional Conduct
- Developed strong working relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, CA
02.2006 - 12.2018
- Help facilitate communication between deaf parents and school faculty for IEP (Individualized Educational Program) Meetings
EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER
CRC Interpreting Agency
Canoga Park, CA
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Interpret in various college classroom settings and some freelance assignments
PLACEMENT COORDINATOR / INTERPRETER for the DEAF
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Employment opportunities were developed for secondary and graduate students while coordinating placement activities
- Duties included: Job coaching, facilitated self-advocacy and independent living skills
- Provided awareness of job fairs vocational training, while working with Department of Rehabilitation Counselors, Transition Resource/ Service Teachers
- Interpreted various settings: classrooms, interviews, employment, vocational training, and graduations and helped facilitate communication with parents and school administration
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Provided transliterating services for students in various classroom settings
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
Downey, CA
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided transliterating services for the students and tutoring when needed
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
08.2000 - 12.2004
- Provided transliterating services for students in the classroom
PERSONNEL CLERK III
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, CA
10.1996 - 10.2004
- Responsibilities: Hired substitute teachers, substitute clerks and sub custodians
- Process credential information and assist with processing payroll
- Utilized modern office practices and procedures
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER (Provisional)
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
01.1999 - 02.2001
- Provided transliterating services for the students in the classroom
Education
Master of Art in Curriculum & Instruction -
Concordia University of Irvine
12.2022
Master of Arts in Educational Technology -
Concordia University of Irvine
03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
California State University, Northridge
06.2006
ASL IV Summer Session
Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.
07.2005
Associate Science - Sign Language
El Camino College
06.1999
Associate Arts - Liberal Arts
El Camino College
06.1999
Certificate - Sign Language
El Camino College
Skills
- Coordinator
- Administrative Skills
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Continuous professional development
- Educational Support
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Volunteer Experience
- 10/01/05, 01/01/13, Interpret A.A. (Alcoholic Anonymous) Meetings for Awakenings (Deaf and Hearing-of-Hearing Drug & Alcohol Program for Adults), St. Jude Hospital, Harbor City, Ca
- 01/11/01, 12/30/09, Interpreting services for church services, retreats, and plays, Zoe Christian Fellowship of Whittier, Whittier, Ca
- 02/02, 06/02, Mission trip to the State Deaf School in Ghana, Ghana, Africa
- Played a deaf character in the play "For Colored Girls Only Who Committed Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf"
- 01/99, 06/00, Volunteered as a tutor to assist (deaf & hearing) families with beginning ASL, El Camino College, Torrance, Ca
Certification
- EIPA CERTIFICTION
- K-12 RID CERTIFIED
Timeline
VIDEO RELAY OPERATOR (VRS)
Purple Communications, Inc
01.2013 - 07.2023
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER II
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2009 - Current
EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER
CRC Interpreting Agency
08.2008 - 09.2014
PLACEMENT COORDINATOR / INTERPRETER for the DEAF
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2007 - 06.2009
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
09.2006 - 01.2007
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Santa Monica College
04.2006 - 12.2008
SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR
Paramount Unified School District
02.2006 - 12.2018
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cerritos College
08.2000 - 12.2004
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER (Provisional)
El Camino College
01.1999 - 02.2001
PERSONNEL CLERK III
Paramount Unified School District
10.1996 - 10.2004
Master of Art in Curriculum & Instruction -
Concordia University of Irvine
Master of Arts in Educational Technology -
Concordia University of Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
California State University, Northridge
ASL IV Summer Session
Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.
Associate Science - Sign Language
El Camino College
Associate Arts - Liberal Arts
El Camino College
Certificate - Sign Language
El Camino College