Shira Leven Tassiello

***** ********** ****, *****, ** 20841

Shira. acgi3z@r.postjobfree.com

240-***-****

Objective

Interpreter with 3 years of experience seeks rewarding opportunities in the community as an American Sign

Language interpreter.

Professional Experience

Freelance ASL- English Interpreter December 2009 to Present

Interprets in various community contexts, including:

● Freelance Interpreter with Professional Interpreter Exchange (PIE)

● Freelance Interpreter with Hands In Motion (HIM)

● Freelance Interpreter with Montgomery College in Rockville and Germantown, MD.

● Jewish Primary Day School Veteran’s Day celebration, parent-teacher conferences, and

school theater productions.

● Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy events and conferences

● Community Interpreting Experience includes: Medical appointments, School Functions,

Classes, Training sessions, Seminars, etc.

Medical Office Manager February 2008 to present

Dr. Brigitte Abrishami’s Office of Internal Medicine, North Potomac, MD

● Manages front desk including computerized scheduling, billing, medical transcription, and

record management.

● Assists physician with ASL interpretation for deaf patients during appointments.

● Facilitates open communication between a diverse set of patients, doctor, staff, and

laboratory and pharmacy personnel.

● Maintain computer-based databases with laboratory test results and patient information

and medications.

Teacher September 2011 to Present

Temple Beth Ami Religious School, Rockville, MD

● Leads and prepares weekly lessons for classes of 25-30 third graders.

● Works cooperatively with a team of teachers to coordinate across classes.

● Encourages parent involvement through regular communication via email and telephone.

Student Teacher January 2012 to April 2012

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, Silver Spring, MD

■ Collaborating with classroom teacher for planning and grading of third grade general

studies materials and lessons.

■ Creating power point presentations for instructional presentation and delivery.

■ Working with 45 third grade students in math, reading, writing, and science.

Volunteer ASL Interpreter November 2009 to June 2011

Machar Jewish Cultural School, Washington, D.C.

● Interpreted class lectures and materials for deaf elementary student including general

studies and specialized Judaic and Hebrew vocabulary.

Interpreting Intern January 2010 to March 2010

Office of Interpreter Services, Montgomery County Public Schools

● Observed experienced educational interpreters in a variety of school settings.

● Team-interpreted in various educational setting with mentor interpreters.

Pharmacy Technician October 2000 to February 2008

Giant Food, Inc, Rockville, MD

● Billing insurance companies and assisting pharmacists in filling prescriptions.

● Inventory control, ordering, and stocking prescription medications.

● Facilitating communication between insurance companies, doctor’s offices, and patients.

Teacher September 2006 to June 2008

Washington Hebrew Congregation, Potomac, MD

● Taught a weekly kindergarten class of over 25 students.

● Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons, develop routines/procedures, and manage

classroom activities.

Education

Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8), April 2012

Community College of Baltimore County

Certificate of ASL Interpreter Preparation, December 2009

Associations and Training

● Certification-Candidate for American Sign Language Interpretation & Transliteration

● Various workshops sponsored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

● Peer Study Group: Skill-building for interpreting in Jewish settings [March 2010-June 2010]

● Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Special Skills

Native English Speaker

● Conversant in Modern Hebrew

● Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

● Familiar with medical and pharmaceutical terms and procedures

● Strong people skills, good with all ages, genders, and diverse backgrounds.

References

Leslie Foxman ASL Mentor

114 Gold Kettle Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878

240-***-**** Phone

acgi3z@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Brigitte Abrishami Current Employer

11904E Darnestown Road North Potomac, MD 20878

301-***-**** Phone 301-***-**** Fax

acgi3z@r.postjobfree.com

Additional references available upon request.

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