GADI Izabayo
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Experienced in providing interpretation services for Deaf People and kinyarwanda Speakers. Dedicated to continuous development of skills in order to better serve communication needs for all parties. Hardworking and reliable Teacher Assistant with strong ability in Classroom Management and Lesson Planning. Offering Social Media Management and Video Editing. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Talented Interpreter with advanced conversational abilities in English and Kinyarwanda. Maintain emotion, style and content of speaker's words in translations and familiar with deeper cultural context behind phrases. Focused Sign Language Interpreter well-versed in working in Student Support environments to facilitate communication for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Adept at interpreting conversations and media, collecting materials and taking notes. Known for accuracy and compassion. Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Multifaceted Photographer offers portrait. Assists clients with choosing right package to fit needs and accurately determines project goals, equipment and lighting needs. Works closely with others to maintain healthy, friendly work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Teacher
TAFE QLD
Townsville, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students in need of academic assistance
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on performance
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for addressing student needs
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans
- Conducted training on special education topics for school staff members
- Advocated for the needs of the students with disabilities
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Photographer
ADVANCED LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Townsville, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Set up and take down photography equipment at school events
- Maintained studio lighting, backdrops, camera lenses, and other photography related equipment
- Photographed students in the classroom environment for class photos
- Organized digital files to maintain an efficient workflow
- Provided support to teachers and staff members in regards to photography matters
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff about photographic needs
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency when setting up for shoots
- Researched new technologies and techniques used in professional photography
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
Sign Language Interpreter
Tafe QLD North
Townsville, QLD
08.2023 - Current
- Provided interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a variety of settings, including medical appointments, college classes, meetings, and conferences
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between deaf and non-deaf parties
- Educated clients on the basics of sign language so they could better understand their interpreter's translations
- Assisted with developing educational programs for students learning ASL
- Created lesson plans that were tailored specifically towards each student's individual needs based on their level of proficiency with the language
- Provided feedback on performance after each session in order to improve accuracy going forward.
YouTuber
Gad Tv Show
Kigali, Rwanda
03.2019 - Current
- Created and uploaded weekly videos to YouTube channel
- Organized and managed video content for social media platforms
- Developed creative concepts for new video ideas
- Utilized editing software to produce high-quality videos
- Promoted videos on various social media outlets
- Monitored analytics to track viewership of videos
- Collaborated with other YouTubers to create crossover projects
- Researched current trends in the YouTube industry
- Attended conferences and events related to YouTube topics
- Interacted with viewers through comments and messages
- Participated in interviews, podcasts, and live streams related to YouTube topics
- Edited audio tracks for videos using digital audio workstations
- Contributed articles to websites related to the YouTube industry
- Cultivated relationships with sponsors, advertisers, partners
- Provided technical support for team members during shoots
- Planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement
- Studied target audience and business offerings to devise effective call-to-action copy
- Wrote and published blog pieces on regular schedule, according to client branding and with good SEO practices
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
English Teaching Assistant
St Fillipo Smaldone
Kigali, Rwanda
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and taught English language lessons to students of all ages with different disabilities
- Assisted teachers with grading papers and providing feedback to students
- Provided assistance with individual student's pronunciation and grammar issues by using Sign Language
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback on their performance
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students with disabilities
- Assisted in the preparation of course materials for classes related to Deaf students
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations within the classroom
- Motivated students to participate actively during class sessions by sharing Sign Language
- Created visual aids such as charts, diagrams, videos., to help explain concepts more effectively
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
Teaching Professional
Umubano Primary School
Karongi, Rwanda
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to engage students in active learning
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance and provided feedback for improvement
- Organized field trips, guest speakers, and other special events to enrich the classroom experience
- Collaborated with administrators, faculty members, parents, and community partners to support student success
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and assessment results
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Monitored student behavior in accordance with school policies and regulations
- Created a safe learning environment by implementing rules and procedures designed to ensure safety while encouraging collaboration among students
- Assisted with extra-curricular activities such as clubs or sports teams after school hours
- Integrated current technologies into lesson plans to increase engagement with digital materials
- Participated in professional development workshops for continued growth in teaching techniques
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques
- Graded projects, exams, and assignments to track student progression
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Education
Bach of Special Needs Education -
University of Rwanda
Skills
- Educational Support
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Maintenance
- Typing Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Tutoring Services
- Critical Thinking
- Student Assistance
- Shooting Live Video
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Script Writing
- Story Editing
- Student Engagement
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Training - 2023
- Rwandan Sign Language 2022
- Certificate IV in Disability
Accomplishments
Selected to be Interpreter for The Deaf At Tafe , in less than 2-months in Australia.
Activities
- Member, Alumni Association
- Interacting with People with disability.
Languages
- Kinyarwanda, First Language
- English, Professional
Timeline
Student Support Teacher
TAFE QLD
01.2024 - Current
Photographer
ADVANCED LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2024 - Current
Sign Language Interpreter
Tafe QLD North
08.2023 - Current
English Teaching Assistant
St Fillipo Smaldone
02.2022 - 06.2023
YouTuber
Gad Tv Show
03.2019 - Current
Teaching Professional
Umubano Primary School
02.2018 - 11.2018
Bach of Special Needs Education -
University of Rwanda
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