American Sign Language Interpreter
Hi! I’m Denise.
I am a S.O.D.A (sibling of a Deaf Adult), which is one of the main reasons I started taking ASL classes.
I graduated from El Paso Community College from the Interpreting program in 2019 and I will graduate from William Woods University in Sping 2022, double majoring in Interpreting ASL-English and Deaf Human Services. I interpret various types of interpreting assignments such as educational, religious, mental health, and medical settings.
I assist residents of El Paso with interpreting services and assist residents of El Paso and Dallas with VR services.
EDUCATION
K-12 and Postsecondary Education
I have interpreted a vast variety of topics in the educational spectrum. The classes have ranged from a second-grade science class to computer science at a community college.
RELIGIOUS
Church services
I interpret the songs and the sermon for a group of 9 deaf members who attend the church.
MENTAL HEALTH
Advocate and Interpreter
I have interpreted in mental health settings such as AA meetings, group therapy, and individual therapy sessions. I am also the coordinator for the Deaf Sensitivity and Cultural Competency training for Mental Health providers where I advocate that more providers should be aware of the needs of the Deaf community.
SIGNOLOGY SERVICES
JOB COACHING
I would train you, the employee, and use techniques to help the employee learn to perform job tasks to the employer’s preference and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as a worker at the job site.
JOB PLACEMENT
I will help you look for a job and include training on the employment datasheet, apply to jobs for you, and help with your résumé.
RESUME BUILDING
Apart from helping you create various resumes, I will also help you with your elevator speech, interviewing techniques and prepare you for your first day on the job.
VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT TRAINING
If your VR counselor requests these classes, then you will learn about self-advocacy, interpersonal skills training, daily living skills, and issues that interfere with obtaining or maintaining employment to support customers in achieving work readiness.
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