Mentors in the Midlands
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Biography:
My interpreter training was through BA (Hons) Interpreting BSL/English at the University of Wolverhampton. After graduating I spent a year in a secondary school supporting a number of Deaf pupils within its PHU. Following this, I worked freelance part-time, interpreting in the community within a variety of settings. I achieved the NVQ4 in Interpreting BSL/English towards the end of 2004.
I am a MRSLI (IRP) and a Full Member of ASLI. Since the autumn of 2002 I have interpreted full-time within Higher Education.
Expertise:
Working within Higher education, I have gained experience of interpreting in a variety of subject areas. On a daily basis I contend with the challenge of interpreting within a university environment, subject specific terminology and abstract concepts. I enjoy engaging Deaf students, colleagues and academics in discussions around these issues, and consequently, I am able to offer guidance and support to interpreters working in this setting.
During my time at the university I have been regularly involved in mentoring and supervising interpreting students on work placement within my department. I feel there are mutual benefits in this process. There is a sharing of knowledge and experience and I get to play a small part in supporting and encouraging the professional development of students and peers.
In addition, I still undertake interpreting assignments within the community, particularly during the semester breaks.