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Mission Statement
I am a dedicated interpreter who is an ally to the Deaf community. I know that their community is full of a rich and unique culture that I am lucky to be a part of. I am dedicated to doing everything in my power to support this community.
I realize I need to continuously improve my interpreting skills each day for I believe in providing equal communication access. The more knowledge I have of ASL, Deaf culture, American culture, and current events, the better my interpreting skills will be. I am responsible for continuing my education through interpreter training courses.
I believe in approaching interpreting situations with an open mind and changing my interetations to meet the needs of the consumer. I believe that friendly and positive interpreting experiences will create important relationships between myself and those I serve within the Deaf community. As I dedicate myself to the Deaf community, I can be a better interpreter each day.
Code of Professional Conduct
Smart Professional Development Goals
Short term goal #1
Attain 2 internships for Spring semester by December 2024
Specific - In the interpreter training program, applying for internships is required. My goal is to find an internship that will suit me best. Where I can grow as a person and interpreter.
Measurable - I will measure progress of this goal by getting my student permit, and then applying for an internship at several locations.
Attainable - This goal is attainable because I am part of an ITP where they have a rigid schedule. They won't let any students fall behind. I will be able to attain this goal.
Relevant - This goal is relevant because it is a requirement for the interpreting program. It is also relevant because it will improve my interpreting faster than ever preparing me for the Novice exam
Timely - My timeline for this goal is to have applied to internships by the end of November. I will have my student permit by then.
Short-term goal #2
Complete the first internship block by March 2025
Specific - In the interpreter training program it is required to complete internships
Measurable - I will measure the progress of this goal by keeping track of the required 75+ hours.
Attainable - This goal is attainable because I am part of an ITP where they have rigid requirements for completing the internship hours.
Relevant - This goal is relevant because it is a requirement for the interpreting program and it will help me to improve my interpreting skills by being in the "hot seat" repeatedly and receiving feedback from my mentors.
Timely - My timeline for this goal is to have the 1st block completed by March 2025.
Long-term goal #1
Pass Utah Novice Certification by May 2025
Specific - I will prepare to take the Utah Novice Certification Exam and pass it by May 2025
Measurable - I will measure the progress of this goal by meeting with my mentors once a month for feedback. I will then register to take the Novice mock and certification exam.
Attainable - This goal is attainable because I will have graduated from the ITP, passed the Utah Knowledge Exam, completed 24 hours of workshops, and met with mentors, which have all prepared me for this goal.
Relevant - This goal is relevant because it is a requirement for me to legally interpret in the state of Utah. As this is my goal for my career, I need to obtain this certification.
Timely - I passed the Utah Knowledge Exam in June of 2024 and have 5 years to take the Novice Exam. Taking and passing the Novice exam by May 2025 meets this requirement.
Long-term goal #2
Pass EIPA by January 2026
Specific - To work in K-12 setting professionally, I need to obtain a score of 4.0 or higher.
Measurable - I will measure the progress of this goal by meeting with my mentors once a month until we determine I am ready to take the test.
Attainable - This goal is attainable because I will have completed at least one internship in K-12 setting which will give me added experience of working with children.
Relevant - This goal is relevant because in order to work in K-12 I need to obtain an EIPA score.
Timely - My timeline for this goal gives me a chance to work in internships and gives me more experience working with my Novice Certification before taking the EIPA.
5-Year Bucket List of Goals
2024
Pass Utah Knowledge Exam ✔️
Obtain student permit ✔️
Apply to two internships for the two different internship blocks ✔️
Get accepted for two internships ✔️
2025
Complete 150+ internship hours
Graduate SLCC Interpreter Training Program AAS and American Sign Language AA
Pass Utah Novice Exam
Start working in the K-12 setting
2026
Take the EIPA
Take the EIPA written (if need to move out of state)
2027
Join an agency and start freelance work
Apply to and start working for a VRS company
2028
Take and pass Utah Professional Exam
Take NIC
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