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:
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.