American Sign Language with Leslie S.
Learn ASL from a veteran interpreter.
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About Leslie S.
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Tutor
Dec, 2020 - PresentWyzant
Provide tutoring for students enrolled in ASL Courses (High School or College) and/or teach ASL to beginner students with uniquely developed lesson plans.
Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Aug, 1998 - PresentSchool Districts in SC, NC and NJ
Educational Interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf students and their instructors, administrators and peers using the mode of sign language stated on their IEP. We also serve as a member of the Education Team to determine accommodations for a specific student and follow the guidelines established by such organizations as NAIEdu.
Education
Associates/Interpreter Training
Jan, 2006 - May, 2010Spartanburg Community College
Certifications
EIPA
Oct, 2007BoysTown Research Hospital
Certificate shows skill level and qualifications to work in K-12 school seetings.
Standard Certificate (#900953)
May, 2014New Jersey Department of Education
In order to received this certificate, the interpreter must have either an Associates degree or a high school diploma and transcripts showing the completion of15 additional credits focused on the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. In addition, the interpreter must have taken and passed both segments of the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) and received a rating of 3.0 or higher on the Performance segment. This qualifies the Educational Interpreter to work in school districts in New Jersey.
Affiliations
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Feb, 2004The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. In collaboration with the Deaf community, RID supports our members and encourages the growth of the profession through the establishment of a national standard for qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators, ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct.
National Association of Interpreters in Education
Jan, 2018The National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE) empowers educational interpreters to promote best practices and to enhance the education of deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
American Sign Language
Professional Proficiency
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