Hello Everyone! Here is a little bit about myself ; I am born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida 
A friend of mine who is Deaf lived in my neighborhood. She and I grew to become friends, where I started to learn American Sign Language. At that time, her interpreter encouraged the other children to learn sign language, and we created an after-school program.

In 2011, I moved to Boston, where I transferred to a community college in Massachusetts at Northern Essex Community College. Here I earned my two-year degree in Deaf Studies and continued to work towards earning a bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting. I  was able to find a wonderful job with a family that had a beautiful deaf daughter who needed care. After finishing my degree, one of my goals is to become an interpreter that consumes diversity with the people I want to work alongside.

In 2018, I transferred to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville to finish my bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting. I graduated with my BS in sign language interpreting at the University of North Florida in the fall of 2020. I am extremely motivated & driven to succeed, easily adaptable, and very determined to continue to learn and grow both professionally & personally. I am always searching for opportunities that will allow me to continue to work on obtaining a degree, continuing my education while doing something I love.

I have obtained Knowledgeable skills in sign language interpreting specializing in various settings. I am organized and diligent in providing optimal interpretations in an efficient and accurate manner. As a Sign Language Interpreter, I am well-versed in working in different environments to facilitate communication for Deaf/DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Adept at interpreting conversations and media, collecting materials, and taking notes to help for accuracy and compassion. Experienced in providing interpretation services for medical appointments, outpatient facilities, physical therapy, HOA meetings, education k-12, and much more. I am dedicated to the continuous development of skills to better serve communication needs for all parties while maintaining emotion, style, and content of speaker's words in translations and familiar with deeper cultural context behind phrases.
As a professional interpreter with twenty-five years in the community and four years of experience as an interpreter I work with diverse individuals between English and ASL without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic, and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.

EXPERIENCE:

Sign Language Interpreter 
Self-Employed Feb 2020 - Present
I took an opportunity to work in a local high school with a DeafBlind student.
I helped assess his needs as he was transitioning from another high school to Spanish River High.
His mother wanted him to have his independence and felt this is a great fit for him to grow with others. I created lesson plans to fit his needs so he can engage with the other students and not feel behind.
I realized I have a passion for guiding Deaf/DeafBlind/Hard of Hearing students and ensuring they are receiving the appropriate guidance and education.
Due to the pandemic, I have taken on community work in a variety of setting for example, orthopedic outpatient centers, medical, surgeries, physical therapy in the Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach areas.
I traveled to Port St. Lucie Located in Florida as a substitute at Oak Hammock k-12 settings, and teamed assignments for continuing education classes and certifications.
I am looking forward to continuing my journey as working interpreting and dedicating my time in serving with the community.
Freelance 
Homeland Language Services Dec 2017 - Present
Interpreted conversations, instruction, and meetings for outpatient surgery.
Assisted with professional communication between individuals who are Deaf and Hearing. Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
Freelance 
Signs of Excellence Dec 2016 - Present
Completed professional development courses to improve knowledge of the field and advance interpretation abilities.
Interpreted conversations, instruction and meetings for Deaf/DeafBlind/HOA meeting, physical therapy, k-12 settings, work trainings.
Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information. Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
American Sign Language Tutor 
Nicole Guendjoian ASL LLC Dec 2015 - Present
Taught basic courses in American Sign Language curriculum standards.
Reached remote students with live class streams and pre-recorded video content.
Stayed current on ASL practices and available teaching technologies to give students top-notch educational experiences.
Evaluated students' abilities and offered targeted advice on how to optimize ASL skills. Recorded student progress and tutoring session details.
Florid Atlantic University-beginners ASL American Heritage-ASL Club
ASL couch at Space of Mind-Teacher Private tutoring
EIPA

Volunteer church interpreter Barwick Church Jun 2016 - Present
Volunteer Sign Language Interpreter for the worship team

American Sign Language Interpreter Spanish River High School Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

 
Spanish River High school/ DeafBlind Interpreting-2020 Florida Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before starting translations.
Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
       
 American Sign Language Interpreter
Western Academy Charter School-Aug 2021-2024
Staff Sign language Interpreter.
Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before starting translations.
Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Works closely with the ESE department to ensure accommodations are met and revised as needed. 
Educated and encouraged advocacy.
Met with each team (6th, 7th, 8th) to ensure the deaf students needs are/will be met.
Worked on revising goals for the transition into elementary to middle school as well as goals for high school.

 Sign Language Interpreter 
Sorenson Fort Lauderdale Dec 2016 -present
Observed in the Fort Lauderdale location.
Completed professional development courses to improve knowledge of the field and advance interpretation abilities.
Developed understanding of specialized concepts for translation by consulting subject matter experts and other colleagues.
Collaborated with others to discuss new sign language opportunities.
Maintained updated code of professional knowledge through observing and debriefing after observing.


Sign Language Child Care 
Child Care- Naomi Siock Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
Took care of a deaf child who is Deaf.
Duties consisted of me teaching her ASL and caretaking.


Video Relay Interpreter 
Practicum at the Massachusetts for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations. Interpreted calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Handled all delegated tasks, including operating video calls and scheduling interpreters in different regions.
Worked with excel spread sheets.


Internship 
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Internship at Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing –Worked the front desk took phone calls on a Videophone where I would sign to the Deaf. I helped file paperwork and any scheduled interpreters in different regions around the northern area.