What Are Your Professional Goals As An Asl English Interpreter

Question 1: What are your professional goals as an ASL-English interpreter?

My professional goal is to work as an interpreter with deaf/hard-of-hearing students, supporting their learning goals and personal autonomy. Deaf students have the legal right to an education at the same level as their hearing peers, and access to qualified interpreters is a necessary component of accessibility for these students.

Through research, I’ve learned that often deaf students in mainstream classroom settings have limited access to interpreters who are fully qualified to support their learning needs. A second goal is to provide students in my community with the quality interpreting to which they are entitled. I appreciate the structure and support built

At this age, the students are beginning to learn more complex concepts and are past the language learning phase. They are inquisitive and eager to take on new skills, challenges, and responsibilities. The classes are still very interactive and not yet focused on lecture-based teaching, as becomes frequent in middle school and through high school. Elementary school lends itself to a fun and engaging learning environment. Kids are constantly on the move between their homeroom and supplemental classes like computer lab and P.E. which offer a variety of environments for interpreters, as well as opportunities to work closely with different

One advantage of being another adult in the classroom is that I can help reinforce a positive learning environment. The students are excited to share their work with me, and we’ve built a rapport throughout the school year.

As an interpreter my work will not be limited to instruction from the teacher. Being able to interact and interpret between the deaf student and their classmates is just as important, which involves being able to form relationships with students. If they don’t trust you, they won’t open up, and this can negatively impact the deaf student in forming relationships with classmates.

My strengths also include collaborating with teachers and staff, strong attention to detail, a sense of humor, patience, and a good attitude. I excel at organization, research and deliberate practice which are useful skills to have when preparing for lessons. I enjoy the variety and interaction that comes with working with students at this