"Hello,

I have been an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for 10 years now, interpreting mostly for secondary students in all subjects. I took two years of ASL at Seattle Central Community College and two years at The American Sign Language Institute of Seattle where I also took classes in deaf culture. While I was going to school I worked full time almost exclusively with deaf adults. I learned so much from them and realize the importance of socializing with the deaf community to develop a first hand understanding of their culture and beautiful language.

When I decided to go back to college to study ASL, becoming an interpreter was a distant dream. I fell in love with the language, culture and of course the wonderful people who helped give me the gift of their language. I have never looked back and love my job. Often times hearing students will ask me to teach them or help them out with a project they have in their ASL class. I enjoy passing it on and along with teaching them how to respect deaf culture.

I am very exited to become an ASL tutor and feel I can help support whatever you are learning in a fun and creative way. Be prepared to feel motivated to learn more after our session is finished!" less...