Nicole Montagna, MA, CI, CT
American Sign Language/English Interpreter

Dedicated to cross-cultural communication and committed to the field of sign language interpreting by engaging in best practices, professional development, and interpreter education.

>Work Experience

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

2006-2008: Staff Interpreter, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Interpret 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

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.

>Education

2005-2008: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Master of Arts degree earned in Education, Concentration in Instructional Technologies

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
Bachelor of Arts degree earned in Sociology

Honors and references available upon request.