How I became interested in American Sign Language
I was first introduced to sign language while I was receiving my bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of North Texas in 1998. I took sign language as my foreign language and fell in love with it. After graduation I moved back to Austin and began work in our family business as an office manager. In 2005 my husband and I made the decision to sell our house and move to Plano, Texas. With this move I felt that it gave me the opportunity to pursue a different career path. When I looked back on my life I realized that the thing I was most interested in pursuing was sign language. I researched Interpreter Training Programs and decided to enroll at Collin County Community College. In 2006 I took the BEI Texas Certification Test and received my Level One Certification and in 2009 I was awarded the BEI Advanced Certification. I am now working as a sign language interpreter in the Dallas area.
Do you need a sign language interpreter?
The job of a certified sign language interpreter is to facilitate the communication between people who can hear and people who can not. My goal as a sign language interpreter is to create an experience that is straightforward and comfortable for my clients, both hearing and Deaf. I strive to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect with an emphasis on clear communication. In order to better serve my clients I will continue to attend workshops and increase my qualifications and experience at every opportunity.
What you need to know...
Every job has a two-hour minimum which will include travel time.
Scheduling an assignment less than 24 hours in advance will result in
Emergency Rates being applied.
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Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday
Emergency Rates
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8am - 5pm
6pm - 8am
Less Than 24hrs Notice
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$45.00 per hr
$50.00 per hr
$55.00 per hr |
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will be billed in full.
Net 20 days for Payment
