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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Summary
Responsible Sign Language Interpreter with excellent communication skills demonstrated by eighteen years of interpreting experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Special Proficient in American Sign Language Education Able to communicate well in written and verbal form, 3 years work experience in teaching college listen to needs, and then support those needs students at Hannibal LaGrange University Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications and Superior customer-service: -patient -compassionate social media and ability to learn and develop positive attitude competency in other databases Superior Management: Ability to prioritize, manage time wisely, make good judgments, and follow- through on projects
Professional Experience
Company NameOctober 2008 to May 2015Sign Language Interpreter
City, State
  • Facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system.
  • An active member of the school's educational team with experience in assisting in the development of the IEP.
  • Serve as a liaison between the students who are deaf or hard of hearing, hearing peers, staff and faculty members.
  • Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
  • Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
  • Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.
  • Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.
  • Develop appropriate curriculum for special needs students.
  • Maintain appropriate number of Continuing Education Units for certification and licensure.
Company NameFebruary 2006 to November 2009Senior Pastor
City, State
  • Plan and prepare sermons to present to the congregation four times a week.
  • Manage volunteer staff and assigning specific duties.
  • Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities.
  • Establish and implement organization's policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with church leaders and members as necessary.
  • Provide leadership in planning and executing the Adult and Children Education programs and other programs in discipleship and ministry training.
  • Oversaw and executed the administration of the church through appropriate staff and lay leadership teams, and ensured the completion of ministry, business, facility, and logistical support functions through staff and lay volunteers.
  • Oversaw the pastoral care needs of the congregation and, as necessary, visit hospital, home visits, counseling, marriages and funerals.
  • Supervise the Office Manager and provide direction, as needed, for the effective functioning of the front office.
  • Oversee development of and adherence to church policies and procedures.
  • Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
  • Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  • Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
  • Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
Company NameAugust 2001 to May 2004Language Instructor
City, State
  • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field of Sign Language Interpreting.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on Sign Language Interpreting and its history.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Education and Training
Iowa Wesleyan College2015Bachelor of Science: Elementary EducationCity, StateGPA: GPA: 7Elementary Education GPA: 7
Southeastern Community College2012Associate of Applied Science: Elementary EducationCity, StateGPA: GPA: 8Elementary Education GPA: 8
2004Bachelor of Arts: BibleBible Louisiana Baptist Seminary - Shreveport, La Un-Accredited
Sign Language Interpreting for the Deaf1998Associate of Applied Science
Scott Community CollegeLicensed and Certified to interpret for the deaf in Missouri.City, StateGPA: GPA: 7GPA: 7
Skills
administrative, budget, interpersonal, conferences, content, counseling, direction, special events, financial, front office, instruction, laboratory equipment, leadership, materials, meetings, newsletters, Office Manager, personnel, policies, scheduling, seminars, Sign Language, teacher, translation, workshops
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Iowa Wesleyan College
  • Southeastern Community College
  • Sign Language Interpreting for the Deaf
  • Scott Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Sign Language Interpreter
  • Senior Pastor
  • Language Instructor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education
    Associate of Applied Science : Elementary Education
    Bachelor of Arts : Bible
    Associate of Applied Science
    Licensed and Certified to interpret for the deaf in Missouri.

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