Toni Dozier
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dynamic Educational Interpreter with 23 years experience at Caddo Parish Schools, adept at facilitating communication through American Sign Language. Known for curriculum adaptation and simultaneous interpreting, I enhance accessibility for diverse learners while demonstrating patience and empathy. Successfully improved student engagement and understanding through effective interpretation strategies.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, LA
08.2003 - Current
- Facilitated communication between educators and students using American Sign Language.
- Supported classroom activities by providing real-time interpretation services for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson materials for accessibility needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Ensured clear understanding of instructional content through effective interpretation techniques and strategies.
Church Interpreter
Ford Park Baptist Church
Shreveport, LA
1992 - 1994
- Facilitated clear communication between English-speaking and non-English-speaking congregants.
- Assisted in translating church materials, ensuring cultural relevance and accessibility.
- Provided interpretation services during worship services, enhancing participant engagement.
- Supported pastoral staff in delivering messages effectively to diverse audiences.
- Adapted language use based on audience needs, improving understanding and connection.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Education
Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Shreveport, LANo Degree - Educational Interpreting Certificate Program
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Curriculum adaptation
- Vocabulary development
- Interpretation ethics (online ethics course, 3-part over 15 weeks, presented by Dr David Hylan)
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Caddo Parish Schools
08.2003 - Current
Church Interpreter
Ford Park Baptist Church
1992 - 1994
Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
No Degree - Educational Interpreting Certificate Program
University of Northern Colorado