Christine Messner
Pontoon Beach,IL
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of the English language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating speech into text in real time for deaf and hard of hearing students. Currently, improving skills and studying for the NVRA CART Provider test so Will be a nationally certified CART provider.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CART Provider
Classroom Captioning
10.2024 - Current
- As a CART provider, I translate what is being said aloud into written text, in real time. Provided these services to deaf and hard of hearing K-12 and University students.
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to accurately interpret spoken content, including regional accents or technical jargon, into written text.
- Thorough understanding of technical vocabulary that is relevant to the subject matter being transcribed.
- Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Familiarity with captioning software and tools like voice recognition systems. Developed and maintained a dictionary within the software of technical terms.
- Familiar with platform-specific software (Zoom, MS Teams,
- and Skype).
- Attended a training program to improve professional knowledge and to assist in passing the NVRA CART provider test.
Digital Court Reporter
CRC Salomon
02.2024 - Current
- Use state-of-the-art recording equipment to record the proceedings, with no fewer than two (2) audio backups, a laptop, audio mixer, and software to identify speakers and keep notes throughout the proceedings
- Continuously monitor audio and quality of recording while simultaneously taking notes of the proceedings
- These digital annotations are time-linked to the audio, allowing for quick and easy access for 'readbacks,' or playbacks.
- Trained to listen to each and every word of the proceedings
- If there is cross-talk, a noise that prohibits a speaker from being heard, or an issue with one of the microphones that prevents crystal-clear audio, I am trained to interrupt the proceedings
- It is not necessary to stop the proceedings in the event of rapid speech, so long as the audio is clear
- Capable of swearing in witnesses since I am a notary in the State of IL
- Responsible for submitting a clear and accurate record of each legal proceeding at the end of every day
Substitute Teacher
COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
04.2022 - Current
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages in the public K-12 schools
- General knowledge of many subjects including math, English, reading, writing, science and Social Studies
- Ability to adapt teacher lesson plans to specific classroom needs
- Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
- Patience
Verbatim Hearing Reporter
StratComm, Inc
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Perform quality work by operating electronic recording equipment called DRAP (Digital Recording and Processing Project) to record and take notes of approximately four to six social security disability hearings per day.
- Monitored and tested all equipment to make sure an accurate recording is being made
- Followed proper courtroom confidentiality and etiquette with an array of claimants and legal professionals
Substitute Teacher
SWING Education
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by regular Classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Central Unified
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Education
Voice Writing
Real Time Voice Academy
OnlineBachelor of Arts - Psychology
UMKC
Kansas City, MO05-1994
Skills
- Real-time Transcription: The immediate conversion of spoken words to text, visible to the client in real-time
- Comprehensive knowledge of the use of the English vocabulary including the ability to read well and articulate clearly
- Knowledge of capability of using the latest speech to text software
- Proven ability to troubleshoot audio quality issues and captioning delays
Timeline
CART Provider
Classroom Captioning
10.2024 - Current
Digital Court Reporter
CRC Salomon
02.2024 - Current
Verbatim Hearing Reporter
StratComm, Inc
06.2022 - 01.2024
Substitute Teacher
COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
04.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
SWING Education
06.2017 - 10.2019
Substitute Teacher
Central Unified
01.2013 - 06.2017
Voice Writing
Real Time Voice Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UMKC
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