Training Medical
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Barbara Lewis
Plainview, N.Y. **803
*********@*****.***
PROFILE
Since 2005 I’ve been working as an interpreter for different agencies on Long Island and NYC as well as
having established contracts of my own. I enjoy working within, and supporting the d/Deaf community.
EXPERIENCE
Interpreter, Mill Neck Interpreting Services, Mill Neck, New York, N.Y. 2012-Present
Interpreter for situations including, but not limited to medical office visits and procedures, business
meetings, corporate seminars, social service appointments, mental health counseling, and educational.
Interpreter, AHA, Amityville, N.Y. 2009-Present
Independent interpreter for the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association’s annual
spring conference held at Adelphi University, as well as the monthly teen group meetings.
Interpreter, Half Hollow Hills School District, Dix Hills, N.Y. 2006-Present
Independent interpreter for CSE meetings, parent/teacher conferences, plays, classroom interpreting,
student evaluations and private meetings.
Interpreter, Lindenhurst School District, Lindenhurst, N.Y. 2006-Present
Independent interpreter for CSE meetings, parent/teacher conferences, pre-k student evaluations, upper
grade student evaluations, private meetings.
Interpreter, Amityville School District, Amityville, N.Y. 2006-Present
Independent interpreter for CSE meetings, off campus student evaluations, parent/teacher conferences,
private meetings, classroom evaluations.
Interpreter, All County Interpreting Svcs. for the Deaf, E. Northport, N.Y. 2007-Present
Interpreter for situations including, but not limited to medical office visits and consultations, surgical
procedures, emergency room on call, educational including college and K-12, corporate meetings, job
interviews, and psychological counseling sessions.
Interpreter, Signtalk, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. 2005-Present
Interpreter for situations including, but not limited to job training, business meetings, medical
appointments and consultations, emergency room on call, physical therapy, surgical procedure, classroom
interpreting including college and NYC DOE, religious, and mental health settings.
Interpreter, DHIS, Inc., New York, N.Y. 2005-2006
Interpreter for situations including, but not limited to job training, medical appointments and job
interviews.
Interpreter, Long Island Center for Independent Living, Levittown, N.Y. 2005-Present
Independent interpreter for meetings with consumers concerning housing issues, SSI/SSDI issues,
healthcare, ADA concerns as well as other consumer relation needs.
Signing Job Coach, Mill Neck Services for the Deaf, Mill Neck, N.Y. 2004-2005
Assisted d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers with job interviews, job training, and
evaluations.
Signing Job Coach, VESID (ACCESS), Garden City, N.Y. 2002-2005
Assisted d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers with job placement, interviews, job training and
consumer evaluations.
EDUCATION
Deaf-Blind Training Interpreting & Professional Development May 2011
NIC Interview and Performance Exam Webinar Series
Deaf-Blind Training Interpreting & Professional Development May 2011
NIC Knowledge Exam Webinar Series
Laguardia Community College, Malloy College, NYSD, HKNC 2002-Present
Interpreter training workshops, seminars, conferences, deaf/blind studies, and various other classes.
Studies are always ongoing.
Hofstra University, Uniondale, N.Y. 2001-2003
ASL Levels 1 thru 7 certification, Deaf Culture, interpreter training.
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y. 1983-1985
Bachelor of Communication Arts
Nassau Community College, Uniondale, N.Y. 1981-1983
Associates Degree Liberal Arts
AFFILIATES
RID
LIRID
National Association of the Deaf
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