Talina Jones
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Experience working with patience and sensitivity to meet children's individualised needs. Dedicated to providing compassionate support for improved educational, social and emotional outcomes. Experienced in developing and implementing inclusion strategies within wider school frameworks.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
BSL Communicator
Birchgrove Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2020 - Current
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Provided BSL/English Interpretation for Deaf learners, other pupils and staff
BSL Communicator/HLTA
Grange Primary School
Swansea
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Provided BSL/English Interpretation for Deaf learners, other pupils and staff
BSL Communicator
Ysgol Pen Y Bryn
Swansea
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Provided BSL/English Interpretation for Deaf learners, other pupils and staff
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
BSL Communicator
Gower College Swansea
Swansea
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Provided BSL/ English Interpretation for Deaf learners, other students and staff
BSL/English Interpreter
Self Employed
Swansea
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Processed and imparted information swiftly, relaying intentions, emotions and tone in interpretations.
- Rendered sight translations of documents and other written materials.
- Provided parties with clear and exact translation of written materials and interpretation of verbal conversations.
- Maintained understanding of slang, regional differences and informal speech to offer services to broad client base and translate nuances.
Apprentice BSL Interpreter
Royal National Institute for the Deaf
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Complete a range of training to enable registration as a Member of the Register of Sign Language Interpreters
- Provide communication services to Deaf people in Wales
- Manage and develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Contribute to RNID activities
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics for BSL/English Interpreters
Legal administrative secretary
Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
07.2004 - 03.2005
- Warmly greeted visitors, ascertaining nature of business and directing to appropriate staff members.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of legal partners and other staff members, ensuring attention to detail to minimise errors.
- Answered telephone calls and relayed messages effectively, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence, proofreading work for typographical and grammatical errors with precision and accuracy.
- Accurately transcribed dictation of letters, court documents.
- Organised meetings for solicitors and clients.
Education
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA CHILDREN'S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TSW Training
Swansea 09.2017 - 07.2018
NVQ Level 4 - BSL/English Interpreting Units
CACDP
09.2008 - 05.2009
NVQ Level 4 - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
CACDP
09.2005 - 06.2006
NVQ Level 3 - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
CACDP
09.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
- Student engagement
- SEN proficiency
- Student assessments
- Lesson plan development
- Exemplary communicator
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team building
Volunteering
I am the Secretary of Wales Deaf Football Association. We are a Deaf-led volunteer team. I am responsible for the admin regarding all players and staff and ensuring that all policy's and procedures are adhered to.
Timeline
BSL Communicator
Birchgrove Comprehensive School
09.2020 - Current
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA CHILDREN'S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
TSW Training
09.2017 - 07.2018
BSL Communicator/HLTA
Grange Primary School
06.2016 - 08.2016
BSL Communicator
Ysgol Pen Y Bryn
01.2015 - 06.2016
NVQ Level 4 - BSL/English Interpreting Units
CACDP
09.2008 - 05.2009
BSL Communicator
Gower College Swansea
09.2007 - 12.2014
BSL/English Interpreter
Self Employed
04.2007 - 09.2007
NVQ Level 4 - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
CACDP
09.2005 - 06.2006
NVQ Level 3 - BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
CACDP
09.2005 - 05.2006
Apprentice BSL Interpreter
Royal National Institute for the Deaf
04.2005 - 03.2007
Legal administrative secretary
Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe
07.2004 - 03.2005