Patricia A. Woodman
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate for the to provide excellent interpreting service to students and staff at St. Albert public schools.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Worker level II
AdaptAbilities
11.2018 - Current
- Orange Hub Responsible for supporting 25+ individuals with various disabilities work toward and achieve their goals either in a 1:1 or 3:1 ratio
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT, Daily documentation of participants’ activities and progress
- Supporting participants while in the community taking part in various activities, volunteering, always ensuring their safety
- IN HOME, Participant’s residence responsible for supporting participants in their home with programming that provide a meaningful day.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of work ethic and personal responsibility.
Team Lead
Connect Society
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Direct service provision and coordinating service delivery for individuals that reside at the Deaf adult group home
- Coordinated staff and resident meetings
- Booked various appointments for residents as well as DATS and interpreters where required
- Attended meetings with family members, trustees and guardians with any concerns or updates
Sign Language Interpreter
Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Worked at various Schools within the Windsor/Essex County district Provided ASL/English interpretation for Grades 2 through 12 for Deaf Students and staff within board
- Interpreted in teams for events such as presentations, assemblies, rallies and social events
- Attended workshops yearly to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Facilitated communication between Deaf or hard of hearing students with staff, office, parent teacher interviews and counseling services where required
Deaf\blind Intervention Specialist
CNIB Windsor/Essex County
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsible for taking DeafBlind individuals out for various purposes as required such as shopping, medical/dental appointments, social events
- Provided ASL and over hand communication with clients to give them the awareness and tone of their atmosphere as well as providing interpretation of any dialogue and discussion that took place
- Worked with DeafBlind individuals from Windsor to London Ontario
- Documentation as required by the agency
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
ASL/English Interpreter Technician
Kativik School Board
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Provided Sign Language Interpreting for Deaf students in secondary school
- Coordinated YMCA Exchange programs for students within 14 villages of Nunavik, Quebec and Milton Ontario
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
ASL/English Interpreter/ Coordinator
St. Clair College
09.2000 - 08.2007
- Interpreted in various continuing education courses diploma programs for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered in full time and part time studies for St, Clair College and the University of Windsor.
- Interpretation matched language level of students.
- Facilitated and supported participation and social events.
- Worked collaboratively with staff interpreters to ensure Deaf students had interpreters with their individual skill set.
Education
Language Interpreter Diploma - ASL And English Interpretation
St. Clair College
St Clair College
Windsor, ONSkills
- Positive demeanor
- ASL and total communication competency
- Preparation in advance
- Continuous learner
- Team player
- Troubleshoots problems
- Passionate for education
Timeline
Community Service Worker level II
AdaptAbilities
11.2018 - Current
Team Lead
Connect Society
11.2018 - 12.2018
Deaf\blind Intervention Specialist
CNIB Windsor/Essex County
06.2012 - 01.2016
Sign Language Interpreter
Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board
09.2011 - 06.2017
ASL/English Interpreter Technician
Kativik School Board
09.2007 - 06.2009
ASL/English Interpreter/ Coordinator
St. Clair College
09.2000 - 08.2007
Language Interpreter Diploma - ASL And English Interpretation
St. Clair College
St Clair College
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