Hello! I am moving to Pasadena and will be interpreting at a community college there. The job offers no insurance - like most college gigs. Anyone working in...
SERID 2003 to be held in Mobile, Alabama, October 7-10th, is looking for certified interpreters. If you are interested in interpreting for this conference,...
I have heard that Guilford County, NC is looking to hire 2 educational interpreters for the coming school year. One position will be with middle school and...
I found an awesome opportunity that we felt some of you may be interested in. Many of us have the luxury of summers without work, so why not do something to...
I am a TOD in a middle school in N.C. Our system is trying inclusion. I have 4 students that are performing below grade level. I go to their 4 core classes...
jjoan
jjdon@...
Aug 7, 2003 8:49 pm
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nline RID Written Prep Test This will be a discussion class and the discussion will be done on- line. Students will be assigned readings and have to report...
Hello Everyone! I hope this summer has been well for you all. I am on the committee working to make the VRID (Virginia RID) Conference happen, so I wanted to...
Hello All! Stephens County School System located in Toccoa, Georgia is looking to hire an interpreter. Please contact Martha Hackney at 706/886-5609 or ...
Hello all. I am year-round so I am already in the swing of the new school year. Question: Can anyone explain to me the process by which deaf students count on...
I am not sure exactly what you are talking about, but I think I have a good idea. However, I can not explain it. I think it's something you would have to see...
NTID has math, science and technical sign publications - I'm also searching for similar materials and am specifically looking for a book they published about...
I just sent this to ReBecca as a private reply but realized I should probably share it here as well. I am guessing that you're referring to counting in ASL...
I got $125 for my birthday that I would like to spend on interpreting and/or sign language books. I interpret in early elementary. Does anyone have any ...
"Interpreters: What Is Their Place in Our Community?" is our next The Tactile Mind Weekly topic issue. If you have any strong opinions about this subject,...
Hello, This is my first time posting... I recently began interpreting at a middle school and something that upset me took place my second day in a science...
Hi there, Sounds like you handled a tough and embarassing situation with a
tremendous amount of professionalism, so give yourself a pat on the back. Now, as...
Shana, first of all "bravo" for holding in your temper and not making the situation worse. It seems you have wonderful diplomatic skills. However, you do NOT...
MCFDX@...
Aug 25, 2003 6:34 pm
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I no longer work in the educational setting and I think I am lucky, being a very tall and large man, I never had teachers try to interfere. I do agree with...
I must echo Michelle's comments. You did a great job handling a lousy situation. It also sounds like the "team" teacher knew what you were doing. One thing...
This is a good one, let me think about this....... definitely a problem. Do you have any support from a teacher of the Deaf? Supervisor? That's my first...
I need some advice. I would like to write in my monthly hints to the mainstream teachers something about not leaving the interpreter to supervise the class....
jjoan
jjdon@...
Aug 26, 2003 9:19 pm
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To all of my adamant and insulted colleagues, I would gently say to you "relax, take a deep breath, and (in the vernacular of the day) chill." If I could...
