ASL Interpreting

Love and Laughter Studio: ASL Interpreting was officially established in 2022. I have been interpreting off-and-on since at least 1993. I joined the American Sign Language Interpreting School in Seattle (an non-accredited Interpreter Training Program) for ASL 7, 8, and 9 and Interpreting 1, 2, and 3. I graduated around 1998. My BA is in Deaf Education and my MA from Gallaudet University is in Parent-Infant Education. I have taught and been an administrator in mainstream and residential programs. In 2013, my SCPI rating was Advanced Plus and in 2018, my ASLPI score from Gallaudet was 3+. I am currently working toward Mississippi Interpreter licensure and RID certification. 

Interpreting Experience

Sorenson Community Interpreter, 2021-Present

Freelance Interpreter, 2021-Present

Sorenson VRS Interpreter, 2012-2013

     Interpreted calls between hearing and Deaf clients

Freelance Interpreter, 2006-2008

     Variety of interpreting assignments including high school graduations, staff meetings, workshops, construction classes, etc

US Peace Corps Volunteer, 2003-2005

     Various meetings for Deaf Peace Corps Volunteers

     Camps for Deaf Kenyan students

Global Deaf Connection, 2000-2002

     Volunteer trips to Kenya with Deaf volunteers

     Volunteer trip to Jamaica with Deaf volunteers

     Volunteers provided professional development to teachers in those countries

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, 1998-2000

     Hippotherapy (physical therapy on horseback) sessions

     Horseback riding classes for Deaf students

Freelance Interpreting, 1995-2003

     Drama rehearsals

     Work staff meetings in various industries

     Church and religious services

Volunteer Interpreting and Service Support Provider, 1995-2000

     Deafblind Community meetings and events with Deafblind clients

     Personal events such as family reunions, birthday events, etc

Gallaudet University, 1993-1994

     Interpreting for first-year hearing professors in undergraduate classes on campus and at Consortium Universities