Wendy Martinez
Pasadena,TX
Summary
ASL interpreter with extensive experience in educational and community settings. Competence in American Sign Language and cultural sensitivity ensure the delivery of high-quality interpretation services. Demonstrated ability to think quickly and maintain accuracy under pressure, effectively bridging communication gaps between deaf and hearing individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASL Interpreter/Paraeducator, Special Education
Clear Creek Independent School District
League City, Texas
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Enabled effective communication between deaf and hearing individuals across educational, social, and professional settings.
- Translated English to American Sign Language, and vice versa, in a real-time setting.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Adapted interpretation style to meet the needs of diverse audiences and contexts.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information during interpretations.
- Clarified the meaning of signs for hearing individuals who are unfamiliar with ASL.
- Implemented strategies designed to help increase independence among special needs students when completing assignments or activities independently.
- Guided individual or small groups of students in mastering material or skills initially taught by a teacher.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Oversaw and enforced student behavior across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, schoolyards, and additional areas.
- Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
Urinalysis Lab Supervisor
One Source Toxicology
Pasadena, Texas
05.2005 - 11.2018
- Supervised daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory procedures and equipment usage.
- Coordinated scheduling of specimen intake and staff assignments for efficient workflow.
- Conducted quality control checks on samples to maintain accuracy and reliability.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for various laboratory processes.
- Sustained equipment functionality and upheld cleanliness, organization, and orderliness of facilities.
- Oversaw daily operations of laboratory personnel, guaranteeing adherence to established protocols
- Performed advanced analyses such as sample preparation and instrument calibration.
- Facilitated inspections to achieve successful outcomes.
- Tracked laboratory inventory levels for reagents and supplies; procured additional items as necessary.
- Developed effective schedules based on employee preferences and coverage requirements.
- Prepared samples for testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Gathered, tagged, and maintained lab samples according to laboratory standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance team collaboration and workflow efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language/Interpretation And Transliteration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2016
Skills
- Deaf culture awareness
- ASL fluency
- Interpersonal skills
- Communicative autonomy
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Value diversity
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Softball Mom
- Involvement in Deaf Socials
- Extroverted/Sociable
- Volunteer PTO
- Decorating
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors
- Dean's List
- 3.9 GPA
Certification
- Certified Interpreter
Languages
American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ASL Interpreter/Paraeducator, Special Education
Clear Creek Independent School District
02.2018 - 08.2019
Urinalysis Lab Supervisor
One Source Toxicology
05.2005 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language/Interpretation And Transliteration
Houston Community College