Hello!
My name is Val.
I have 25 years of experience in the interpreting field. Fluent in both English and ASL, most of my interpreting work has been within the State of Michigan. I also have a portfolio full of freelance interpreting experience across the United States and overseas.
Credentials:
Sign Language Modes:
Interpreting Experience:
Teaching:
Volunteerism:
While I am qualified for most settings, State of Michigan regulations will apply.
Resume available upon request.
My name is Val.
I have 25 years of experience in the interpreting field. Fluent in both English and ASL, most of my interpreting work has been within the State of Michigan. I also have a portfolio full of freelance interpreting experience across the United States and overseas.
Credentials:
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- Nationally Certified Interpreter (NIC)
- MI Registered M/Mh Level: 2
Sign Language Modes:
- ASL
- PSE
- LEP/Gestures
Interpreting Experience:
- Medical
- Legal, Court, Law Enforcement
- Education (preK - post secondary)
- Politics and Government
- Platform, Concerts and Theatre
- DeafBlind and Low Vision
- Limited English Proficiency
- Meetings and Consultations
- Weddings, Funerals and Religious
Teaching:
- Community Sign Classes, Battle Creek
- Family Sign Classes, Bloomfield Hills
- Foreign Language Course, Bedford Schools
- Life Long Learning, Kellogg Community College
- Interpreter Mentorship, Virtual
- Interpreter Workshops, MIRID and Freelance
Volunteerism:
- MI Coalition DHHDB, President
- Camp Chris Williams, Director
- Detroit Aids Walk, Interpreter
- Pride Festivals, Interpreter
- Religious Services, Interpreter
- Interpreter Training Programs, Presenter
While I am qualified for most settings, State of Michigan regulations will apply.
Resume available upon request.
