Heather Fox

• Provided interpreting services for students Pre-K through 12th grade in general and special education as well as for staff, while ensuring the implementation of the IEP accommodations, ensuring equal access, effective communication as well as meaningful participation
• Provided voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation
• Assessed students’ language levels and took the lead in several students’ language acquisition while keeping data to show the growth
• Made recommendations on which sign systems to use and how to make accommodations
• Provided individualized instruction to a student in Pre-K on various age-appropriate content as well as assisting him with American Sign Language acquisition
• Communication facilitator for a high school student in the SAIL program (Supporting Academics and Independent Living) who required specific language needs and made necessary documentation while assisting him with American Sign Language acquisition
• Collaborated with teachers to facilitate effective communication and provided information to staff about Deaf culture and Interpreting services
• Promoted students’ independence
• Adapted to different subject matters and collected materials and resources to prepare for upcoming lessons
• Promoted inclusion by teaching signs to teachers and Deaf student's peers

• Provided Sign Language interpretation services in community settings, including medical, government, education, mental health, cooperate, public presentations, and faith settings
• Freelanced with fifteen Interpreting agencies throughout DC, VA, and MD and had many requests from companies and Deaf clients to return to interpret for them
• Provided simultaneous and consecutive sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretations
• Collaborated with other hearing interpreters, including other language Interpreters and Deaf interpreters (CDI's) using team interpreting strategies to ensure seamless transitions and successful interpretations
• Adhered to the Registry for the Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) professional code of conduct and maintained confidentiality

Provided interpreting services in the following settings:

• Medical - Doctor appointments, clinics, emergency room, hospital inpatient, and rehabilitation centers
• Government - federal agencies such as the Department of Treasury, US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and many more
• Education - community college, K-12, IEP meetings, parent and teacher conferences
• Mental Health - therapy sessions, medication management appointments, psychiatric evaluations, day programs, inpatient care
• Platform - public presentations, awards ceremonies, graduations
• Faith settings - church services, sermons, worship music
• Other - various types of trainings, vocational and job coaching, AA meetings, correctional facilities, funerals and memorial services, including for military at Arlington Cemetery, jury duty, tactile and low vision for Deaf-blind, oral interpretations and corporate and business

• Provided Sign Language interpreting services and language facilitation for a high school student in a special education class and made necessary documentation
• Provided individualized instruction to student based on IEP

• Interpreter and communication facilitator for a nonprofit that serves Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, focusing on mental health, social services, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse
• Interpreted at the day program, during staff meetings, medication management appointments, psychological evaluations, staff trainings, and medical appointments
• Provided interpreting services at group homes between the Deaf consumers and case managers while giving insight to individual language needs

• Staff Interpreter for a nonprofit that serves Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, focusing on mental health, social services, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse
• Provided interpreting services during staff meetings, psychiatric evaluations, medication management appointments, therapy sessions, phone calls, board meetings and special events for staff and clients that Deaf-Reach serves
• Facilitated communication for diverse language needs
• Facilitated communication between law enforcement and Deaf staff and clients involved crimes and incidences
• Office tasks during downtime and took notes for Deaf staff members during meetings
• Provided interpreting services during vocational training and collaborated with job coaches to develop effective communication strategies
• Provided simultaneous interpreting services to case managers and social workers during trainings

• Interpreted in a variety of settings, including education, medical, government, and social services in MD, VA, and DC
• Used knowledge and adhered to ethical guidelines to interpret sensitive and confidential information
• Provided cultural input to help parties communicate and and understand one another
• Provided educational interpreting services to Prince George's County Public Schools

• Provided interpreting services in a variety of settings, including education, medical, government, and community throughout VA and DC
• Assisted in the development of professional workshops for Interpreters
• Assisted in the development and teaching of Sign Language classes for private businesses to create inclusion within their companies
• Collaborated with other staff Interpreters to create a glossary of industry specific terminology to improve accuracy in specialized interpreting assignments
• Administrative work such as filing, scheduling of interpreters, and preparing documentation for upcoming assignments
• Collaborated with other Interpreters to ensure quality interpreting service delivery
• Provided oral interpretations for clients who requested that service, successfully maintaining pace with the speaker
• Provided tactile interpreting as well as interpreting to low vision clients

• Provided interpreting to students, preschool through sixth grade as well as Deaf staff members
• Attended workshops related interpreting workshops to improve skills
• Shadowed more seasoned Interpreters to gain knowledge and training

• Worked with Deaf staff and students in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program providing support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
• Assisted Teachers with preparing materials for lessons and activities
• Worked one-on-one with individual and groups of students with their academic work
• Interpreted for students and staff members when needed
• Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch and recess to maintain safety