Interpreting

Nicole Montagna
Sign Language Interpreter
RID Certified; CI, CT

I strive to participate in work environments where I can be a member of a dedicated team. My career objective is to contribute to the field of sign language interpreting by creating media for: interpreter training and raising public awareness about interpreting as a whole.

2006-Present: Staff Interpreter, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Interpreting for deaf students in undergraduate and graduate level courses, deaf staff members and campus events; additional responsibilities include participating in committees and activities that promote the mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services department

1997-Present: Freelance Interpreter, San Francisco Bay Area; New York City
Community interpreting, educational, post-secondary, professional and informal meetings, medical, therapeutic settings, workshops, trainings, video relay, international sporting and cultural events

2000-2002: HIP Program, Oakland Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth Project, Oakland, CA
Communications Coordinator; interpreter for staff and program events, interpreter coordinator and advocate, administrative assistant, art instructor for deaf students in after school program

1996-1997: Berkeley Place, Deaf-Hearing Project, Berkeley, CA
Social service counselor/advocate for deaf and hard of hearing people; case management, information and referrals, interpreter referrals, legal advocacy, community education and organizing

1995-1996: Luther Burbank Middle School, San Francisco, CA
Interpreted for deaf students in mainstreamed classes and provided tutoring when needed in the deaf education classroom.

2004-2008: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Masters in Education, Concentration in Instructional Technologies
currently attending

1996-1998: Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Completion of two-year Interpreter Preparation Program

1994-1995: Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
Visiting Student Program, concentration in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language

1991-1995: State University of New York, College at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
BA earned in Sociology

Honors and references available upon request.