ASL Instructor & Interpreter Support Specialist

ELLEN M. RICE

Lawrenceville, GA ***** 678-***-**** **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and highly experienced professional with 30+ years of American

Sign Language (ASL) instruction, strong communication and interpersonal

skills, and a background supporting individuals with diverse needs.

Experienced in teaching, interpreting, peer support, caregiving, data entry,

and customer-focused service. Known for reliability, compassion,

organization, creativity, and the ability to complete assignments accurately

and on time.

CORE SKILLS

+ American Sign Language (ASL) Instruction & * Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Support

Communication

+ Interpreter Support & Deaf Culture Education + Individual & Group Instruction

+ Caregiving & Patient Support + Peer Counseling & Advocacy

+ Data Entry & Accurate Recordkeeping + Typing & Computer Skills

+ Customer Service & Team Collaboration * Organization, Reliability & Time Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Sign Language Instructor December 1989 — Present

¢ Provide ASL instruction to individuals and groups, teaching foundational

vocabulary, alphabet, numbers, places, and everyday communication.

* Educate students about Deaf culture, history, interpreter ethics,

communication expectations, facial expressions, and body language.

* Provide interpreter-related guidance and help students develop skills for

working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

¢ Work with people of all ages and support communication needs for

individuals with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.

* Deliver instruction through private lessons and group settings while

adapting communication approaches to individual needs.

Atlanta/North Carolina Talent Agency — Actor/Model June 2010 —

July 2017

¢ Performed in film and television productions, commercials, and theater

projects, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability on set.

¢ Worked across a variety of productions and collaborated with directors,

production teams, and other performers.

¢ Provided modeling services and supported productions requiring

ASL/language interpretation and education about Deaf culture.

Certified Nursing Assistant / Housekeeper January 2016; 2009-2010

¢ Provided in-home care for elderly patients, including 24-hour patient

sitting, feeding, dressing, exercise, and activity documentation.

¢ Prepared meals and maintained clean, safe living areas, including

bedrooms and bathrooms.

* Changed bed linens, vacuumed, dusted, removed trash, and assisted with

daily household needs.

¢ Provided compassionate, dependable support while maintaining patient

comfort and dignity.

EDUCATION

* Floyd Jr. College, Rome, GA — Communications

* Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA — Gymnastics Coaching

* Marietta-Cobb Area Vocational Technical School — Office Work/CRT

10,500; Typing Speed 100 wpm

* Osburne Park High School, Manassas, VA — High School Diploma

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