Alaena Wright
117 Cecil Lane, East Ridge, Tn 37412
Phone (205) 417-3536 • E-mail missalaeneous85@msn.com
PORTFOLIO:http://alaenawrightinterpreting.blogspot.com/
Summary of qualifications
Work Experience
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Education
2007-2012 Tennessee Temple University Chattanooga, TN
Graduated 2012: Interpreting for the Deaf/ Bachelors of Science
2004-2007 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Achievements
117 Cecil Lane, East Ridge, Tn 37412
Phone (205) 417-3536 • E-mail missalaeneous85@msn.com
PORTFOLIO:http://alaenawrightinterpreting.blogspot.com/
Summary of qualifications
Work Experience
2012 Hamilton County School System Chattanooga,TNParaprofessional/Interpreter
· Assisting Deaf Education teacher in Preschool classroom; testing, supervising, teaching,interpreting.
· Interpreting/Transliteratingcore classes, and out-of-classroom interactions.
2009-2011 Beaumont Independent School District/Beaumont Deaf Co-op Beaumont, TX
Paraprofessional/Interpreter
· AssistingDeaf Education teacher in Preschool classroom; testing, supervising, teaching,interpreting.
· AssistingDeaf Education teacher in Middle School setting: teaching, testing,supervising, developing lessons.
· Interpreting/Transliteratingelective classes, and out-of-classroom interactions
· Interpretingassemblies, graduations, and other special events.
· Sub-interpretingin High school elective classes.
· Cued-speaksigning for hard-of-hearing students.
· Manually-CodedEnglish signing for English-related subjects.
· Trainingtemporary staff, preparing training material.
· UtilizingVisual Phonetics to teach decoding skills.
2009 Walson’s Medical Beaumont,TX
File office/Data Entry Clerk
· Filing& general office; scanning, typing, copying;
2008 First Protective Insurance Group Birmingham, AL
Document Processor
2004-05 Little Learners Preschool Pelham,AL
Preschool teacher
2001 Vital Works Inc. Birmingham, AL
File clerk
· Assisting Deaf Education teacher in Preschool classroom; testing, supervising, teaching,interpreting.
· Interpreting/Transliteratingcore classes, and out-of-classroom interactions.
2009-2011 Beaumont Independent School District/Beaumont Deaf Co-op Beaumont, TX
Paraprofessional/Interpreter
· AssistingDeaf Education teacher in Preschool classroom; testing, supervising, teaching,interpreting.
· AssistingDeaf Education teacher in Middle School setting: teaching, testing,supervising, developing lessons.
· Interpreting/Transliteratingelective classes, and out-of-classroom interactions
· Interpretingassemblies, graduations, and other special events.
· Sub-interpretingin High school elective classes.
· Cued-speaksigning for hard-of-hearing students.
· Manually-CodedEnglish signing for English-related subjects.
· Trainingtemporary staff, preparing training material.
· UtilizingVisual Phonetics to teach decoding skills.
2009 Walson’s Medical Beaumont,TX
File office/Data Entry Clerk
· Filing& general office; scanning, typing, copying;
2008 First Protective Insurance Group Birmingham, AL
Document Processor
2004-05 Little Learners Preschool Pelham,AL
Preschool teacher
2001 Vital Works Inc. Birmingham, AL
File clerk
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Education
2007-2012 Tennessee Temple University Chattanooga, TN
Graduated 2012: Interpreting for the Deaf/ Bachelors of Science
2004-2007 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Memberships:
RID Student Membership
RID Branch Member-Chattanooga RID
Achievements
NIC Written Exam High Score
E.I.P.A. score 3.1 on performance exam.
SCPI Level: Intermediate PlusTop district score on Texas BEI Written Exam of EnglishProficiency for Interpreter’s
Volunteer Activities
2011 ASL TEACHER Vidor Public Library
Five-weekclass for all ages, teaching fingerspelling and basic conversationalvocabulary, utilizing activity-based learning.
2010-2011 ASL TEACHER Private Residence
Weeklyclasses for middle school girls, utilizing my own curriculum. I taughtreceptive, expressive skills, and ASL grammar. Progress tracking by videotapedassignments.
2000-2011 CHILDREN’S CAMP VOLUNTEER West Blocton, AL
Annualyouth camp assisting as children’s counselor, lifeguard, and sign languageteacher.
ReferencesE.I.P.A. score 3.1 on performance exam.
SCPI Level: Intermediate PlusTop district score on Texas BEI Written Exam of EnglishProficiency for Interpreter’s
Volunteer Activities
2011 ASL TEACHER Vidor Public Library
Five-weekclass for all ages, teaching fingerspelling and basic conversationalvocabulary, utilizing activity-based learning.
2010-2011 ASL TEACHER Private Residence
Weeklyclasses for middle school girls, utilizing my own curriculum. I taughtreceptive, expressive skills, and ASL grammar. Progress tracking by videotapedassignments.
2000-2011 CHILDREN’S CAMP VOLUNTEER West Blocton, AL
Annualyouth camp assisting as children’s counselor, lifeguard, and sign languageteacher.
Vickie Holsteller-Interpreter & ASL Instructor, Birmingham, AL , vickie@deafou.com, 205-482-8440
Dana Gilbert, AIDB Sign Communication Coordinator, 256-761-3467 (TTY) Relay # 711
Glenda Flores, Interpreter, Hamilton County, TN, 423-315-8869
Alaena Wright
117 Cecil Lane
East Ridge, TN 37412
205-417-3536
MISSALAENEOUS85@MSN.COM
April 23, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
I take this opportunity to apply for the ASL Interpreter's position. I have served as an Interpreter for the last three years in a K-12 setting. I have recently earned my Bachelor of Science in Interpreting, and am pursuing my Master’s degree in Interpreter Education. I have taken the EIPA, and am currently preparing to take the NIC in the next year. I think I have the potential in serving in your organization. Kindly consider my application for the same.
Thank you for the precious time you invested in reading this letter of mine. I am sure your investment on me as an employee will be fruitful in the long run for the organization.
Sincerely,
Alaena Wright
117 Cecil Lane
East Ridge, TN 37412
205-417-3536
MISSALAENEOUS85@MSN.COM
April 23, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
I take this opportunity to apply for the ASL Interpreter's position. I have served as an Interpreter for the last three years in a K-12 setting. I have recently earned my Bachelor of Science in Interpreting, and am pursuing my Master’s degree in Interpreter Education. I have taken the EIPA, and am currently preparing to take the NIC in the next year. I think I have the potential in serving in your organization. Kindly consider my application for the same.
Thank you for the precious time you invested in reading this letter of mine. I am sure your investment on me as an employee will be fruitful in the long run for the organization.
Sincerely,
Alaena Wright
