​​​​Billy Sanders

1998 - Present                 Communication Consultant, Interpreter              Washington, DC

Bridges Consulting, LLC

• Envision, coordinate, and teach workshops to foster the knowledge of state and federal law, rules, and procedures as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act through sensitivity and cultural awareness training.

• Contract with local businesses and governmental agencies to provide interpreting services to the community at-large via civic, social, religious, political, and private events. 

 

2012 - 2015                       Staff Interpreter, Office of Health Equity                       Fairfax, VA

Inova Health Systems

• Provided interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patients, medical staff, including some individuals with limited English proficiency, to achieve effective communication, quality care, and equal access to medical services. 

• Lead special professional development projects for the skill enhancement of Inova’s staff and contract interpreters in the areas of medical and mental health interpretation for the purpose of ensuring a more dynamic team of highly qualified and skilled medical interpreters.

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2010 - 2015                Adjunct Professor, American Sign Language          Washington, DC

​Graduate School, USA

• Assessed communicative needs that set educational management goals to strengthen students’ understanding of fundamental concepts, including: problem solving, critical thinking, character development, and self-esteem building through the curriculum used for American Sign Language.

• Created and instructed beginning and intermediate courses in American Sign Language to enhance students’ understanding and application of cross-cultural communication.

 

2011 - 2012                       American Sign Language Instructor                 Washington, DC

​Prince George's Community College

• Created and taught in-house training workshops to foster a more dynamic and competent base of fundamental skill and talent amongst staff and contract interpreters for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

• Trained WMATA frontline operators practical American Sign Language that specifically pertained to their line of work, along with intense instruction in cross-cultural competencies and communication.

 

2009 – 2011            Staff Interpreter, Community Interpreting Division     Silver Spring, MD

Birnbaum Interpreting Services

• Provided voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpreting; including: translation and transliteration between ASL and English throughout various public and private sector business entities.  

• Created and presented in-house training workshops to foster a more dynamic and competent base of fundamental skill and talent amongst staff and contract interpreters for the Agency.​

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2000 - 2006                Adjunct Professor, American Sign Language          Tallahassee, FL 

Florida State University

• Developed and implemented course curriculum to prepare individuals for the field of Deaf Education (including: future clinicians, interpreters, and teachers at numerous schools for the Deaf).

• Served as a liaison between the University and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community by providing interpreting services at University-wide functions via coordinating special events involving university and community officials.

 

2000 - 2005                Adjunct Professor, American Sign Language          Tallahassee, FL 

Florida A & M University

• Researched and conducted trend and financial analysis to create, market, and establish three State University System courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Cultural Studies.

• Partnered with the Vice President for Student Affairs to implement strategies on improving cross-cultural relations to refine quality service for various departments.

 

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

2008 - 2009               Educational Consultant, Adult Basic Education        Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee Community College

• Monitored and coordinated the development and implementation of strategic policies and procedures for an offsite GED course.

• Integrated content expertise, technical assistance, written evaluations, and procedures to strengthen the Adult Basic Education program by conducting various teaching strategies, classroom simulation, critical thinking activities, and facility management.

 

2006 - 2007                        Elementary Teacher, Second Grade                Tallahassee, FL

Florida A & M University Developmental Research School

• Assessed developmental needs to set educational management goals to strengthen students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, character development, and self-esteem building.

• Mentored new teachers to assist in their development of time management skills and research methods for creative classroom instruction; having prepared oral and written progress reports for parents and administrators to promote team building, and optimal scholastic performance.