Daniel V. Maffia NIC
2 Ledgerock Lane, Rochester, NY 14618
(718) 839-0163
Email: [email protected]
e-portfolio: http://maffiaportfolio.weebly.com/index.html
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONjj j
May 2014 Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
May 2009 Bachelor of Science in ASL/English Interpreting
January 2010 NAD-RID Certification NIC
September 2012 AFAA Primary Group Exercise
February 2016 NASM Group Fitness
August 2017 NASM Certified Personal Trainer
PUBLICATIONS
Maffia, Daniel V., "The Transition from Participation to Facilitation of Supervision: An Autoethnography" (2014). Master's Theses. Paper 13.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/theses/13
Maffia, Daniel V., "Can Clarity Return Discretion to VRS Interpreters’ Repertoire?” (2015).
https://www.streetleverage.com/2015/10/can-clarity-return-discretion-to-vrs-interpreters-repertoire/
Maffia, D., Maxwell, K., & Minor. A., VRS Interpreting Institute: "Introduction to VRS Interpreting: A curriculum guide" (2017). http://www.vrsii.com/resources/vrscurriculum
Maffia, D., Kurz, K., Listman, J., Carrillo, M. (2018). “What is the Learning Assistant Model? Transforming Your Course into an LA-Supported Course,” in Winston, B., Monikowski, C., and Lee, R.G.(eds.) Proceedings from CIT ’18: Reaching new heights in interpreter education: Mentoring, teaching & leadership. Salt Lake City, UT: Conference of Interpreter Trainers. (http://www.cit-asl.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10-maffia-et-al-2018.pdf)
Dean, R., Samar, V., Maffia, D. (2021) “Are two heads better than one?: Interpreting Students’ Moral Reasoning Skills.”
PRESENTATIONS
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “A sign of the times: Current status of Ethics”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “Self-Care on a busy interpreters schedule”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “Passive Voice for Educational Interpreters”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to VRS interpreters from the Sorenson Communication.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2018. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from Laguardia Community College.
Maffia, Daniel. February, 2018 “Power Workshop: Learning Assistants (LAs) in the Classroom”, A workshop geared towards NTID faculty sponsored by NTID Professional Development
Maffia, Daniel. July, 2017 “Staying healthy as a K-12 interpreter”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. July, 2017 “The ethics surrounding being an educational interpreter”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2017 “Introduction to Demand Control Schema for students”, A workshop geared towards interpreting students sponsored by Mount Aloysius College
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2017 “Starting early: Selfcare for up and coming interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreting students sponsored by Mount Aloysius College
Maffia, Daniel, Maxwell, Katie, & Miner, Annette. October, 2016 “Introduction to VRS/VRI Curriculum Implementation”, A workshop geared towards interpreter educators sponsored by CIT, Lexington, KY
Maffia, Daniel, & Miner, Annette. October, 2016 “The Triple Crown and Beyond: Four Examples of Situating Student Learning in the Real World”, A workshop geared towards interpreter educators sponsored by CIT, Lexington, KY
Maffia, Daniel. August, 2016 “Biomechanics & Healthy Work Habits for Interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreters sponsored by RID Region 2, Charleston South Carolina
Maffia, Daniel. August, 2016 ““Introduction to Demand-Control Schema & Supervision”, A workshop geared towards interpreters sponsored by RID Region 2, Charleston, SC.
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2016 “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to community interpreters in Pennsylvania sponsored by PARID, Philadelphia, PA.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2016. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from Laguardia Community College.
Maffia, Daniel. November, 2015. “Infusion of DC-S and Supervision into your interpreting work”, A workshop presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by PARID, Philadelphia, PA
Maffia, Daniel. March, 2015. ““Effective strategies of working with interpreters in the K-12 setting”, A workshop geared towards teachers of the Deaf working with interpreters in the K-12 setting sponsored by ERIE 1 BOCES, Buffalo, NY
Maffia, Daniel. November, 2014. “Effective self-care strategies for K-12 interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreters in the K-12 setting sponsored by Educational Support Service Professionals, Buffalo, NY
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from the Laguardia Community College
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from the University of Cincinnati.
Maffia, Daniel. January, 2014. “Application of Demand Control Schema and Supervision for Interpreters”, A workshop presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by the ICE “Interpreters for Continuing Education” of South Florida. Miami, Fl
Maffia, Daniel. January 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, A workshop to presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by the ICE “Interpreters for Continuing Education” of South Florida. Miami, FL.
Holcombe, Kathleen & Maffia, Daniel. May, 2014. “Introduction to Demand-Control Schema & Supervision”, A workshop presented to community interpreters sponsored by Onondaga Community College. Syracuse, NY.
Dean, Robyn, Holcombe, Kathleen, & Maffia, Daniel. June, 2013. “Instituting Reflective Practice”, A workshop presented at the International Critical Link 7 Conference. Toronto, ON.
Maffia, Daniel. May 2013-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to community interpreters of Australia sponsored by Auslan Services. Victoria, Australia.
Maffia, Daniel. February, 2013. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to interpreters across the nation.
Maffia, Daniel. December 2012-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An ongoing in-service training presented to staff interpreters within the Department of Access Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel. November 2012. “Journey to a Masters in Interpreting”, A presentation for staff interpreters within the Department of Access Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel & Maroney, Elisa. October, 2012. “Innovative, Creative Research on Interpreting and Interpreter Education: The Next Generation”, a workshop presented at the Conference of Interpreter Trainers conference.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2012-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision.”, An ongoing professional development workshop for both staff and TAR ASL/English and spoken language Spanish/English interpreters of Strong Memorial Hospital. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2010-Present. “NIC Knowledge Exam Preparation”, A workshop presented bi-annually through the Genesee Valley Region Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to both students and working interpreters to help them prepare for the NIC Knowledge Exam. Rochester, NY.
TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conference and workshops attended 2015-present
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Interpreter Certification (NIC) 2010
Holders of this certification have demonstrated general knowledge in the field of interpreting, ethical decision making and interpreting skills. Candidates earn NIC Certification if they demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed the minimum professional standards necessary to perform in a broad range of interpretation and transliteration assignments. This credential has been available since 2005.
Description received from website, www.rid.org
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
2009-Present
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INSTITUTE
2009-Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Robyn Dean M.A., C.I/C.T.
Interpreter Research and Educator
University of Rochester Medical Center
Deaf Wellness Center
300 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14642
585.275.6785
[email protected]
Maree Madden PhD
Interpreter and Interpreter Trainer
80 Bridgewater Street
Morningside 4170
Brisbane, Australia
[email protected]
Deborah Makowski CI/CT
Coordinator of Professional Development
Department of Access Services
National Technical Institute for the Def
Rochester Institute of Technology
Hugh L. Carey Building, Room 1578
Rochester, NY 14623
585.475,3972
[email protected]
Brian Morrison
Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
ASL/English Interpreting
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.751.8000
[email protected]
Sarah Schiffeler CI/CIT
Adjunct Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
585.820.1524
[email protected]
Kevin Williams
Faculty/Lecturer/Diagnostician
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
585.475.5315
[email protected]
May 2014 Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
- Concentration: Teaching Interpreting Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
May 2009 Bachelor of Science in ASL/English Interpreting
- Minor: Communication Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
January 2010 NAD-RID Certification NIC
September 2012 AFAA Primary Group Exercise
February 2016 NASM Group Fitness
August 2017 NASM Certified Personal Trainer
PUBLICATIONS
Maffia, Daniel V., "The Transition from Participation to Facilitation of Supervision: An Autoethnography" (2014). Master's Theses. Paper 13.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/theses/13
Maffia, Daniel V., "Can Clarity Return Discretion to VRS Interpreters’ Repertoire?” (2015).
https://www.streetleverage.com/2015/10/can-clarity-return-discretion-to-vrs-interpreters-repertoire/
Maffia, D., Maxwell, K., & Minor. A., VRS Interpreting Institute: "Introduction to VRS Interpreting: A curriculum guide" (2017). http://www.vrsii.com/resources/vrscurriculum
Maffia, D., Kurz, K., Listman, J., Carrillo, M. (2018). “What is the Learning Assistant Model? Transforming Your Course into an LA-Supported Course,” in Winston, B., Monikowski, C., and Lee, R.G.(eds.) Proceedings from CIT ’18: Reaching new heights in interpreter education: Mentoring, teaching & leadership. Salt Lake City, UT: Conference of Interpreter Trainers. (http://www.cit-asl.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10-maffia-et-al-2018.pdf)
Dean, R., Samar, V., Maffia, D. (2021) “Are two heads better than one?: Interpreting Students’ Moral Reasoning Skills.”
PRESENTATIONS
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “A sign of the times: Current status of Ethics”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “Self-Care on a busy interpreters schedule”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018 “Passive Voice for Educational Interpreters”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2018. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to VRS interpreters from the Sorenson Communication.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2018. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from Laguardia Community College.
Maffia, Daniel. February, 2018 “Power Workshop: Learning Assistants (LAs) in the Classroom”, A workshop geared towards NTID faculty sponsored by NTID Professional Development
Maffia, Daniel. July, 2017 “Staying healthy as a K-12 interpreter”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. July, 2017 “The ethics surrounding being an educational interpreter”, A workshop geared towards educational interpreters sponsored by Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) Project
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2017 “Introduction to Demand Control Schema for students”, A workshop geared towards interpreting students sponsored by Mount Aloysius College
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2017 “Starting early: Selfcare for up and coming interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreting students sponsored by Mount Aloysius College
Maffia, Daniel, Maxwell, Katie, & Miner, Annette. October, 2016 “Introduction to VRS/VRI Curriculum Implementation”, A workshop geared towards interpreter educators sponsored by CIT, Lexington, KY
Maffia, Daniel, & Miner, Annette. October, 2016 “The Triple Crown and Beyond: Four Examples of Situating Student Learning in the Real World”, A workshop geared towards interpreter educators sponsored by CIT, Lexington, KY
Maffia, Daniel. August, 2016 “Biomechanics & Healthy Work Habits for Interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreters sponsored by RID Region 2, Charleston South Carolina
Maffia, Daniel. August, 2016 ““Introduction to Demand-Control Schema & Supervision”, A workshop geared towards interpreters sponsored by RID Region 2, Charleston, SC.
Maffia, Daniel. June, 2016 “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to community interpreters in Pennsylvania sponsored by PARID, Philadelphia, PA.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2016. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from Laguardia Community College.
Maffia, Daniel. November, 2015. “Infusion of DC-S and Supervision into your interpreting work”, A workshop presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by PARID, Philadelphia, PA
Maffia, Daniel. March, 2015. ““Effective strategies of working with interpreters in the K-12 setting”, A workshop geared towards teachers of the Deaf working with interpreters in the K-12 setting sponsored by ERIE 1 BOCES, Buffalo, NY
Maffia, Daniel. November, 2014. “Effective self-care strategies for K-12 interpreters”, A workshop geared towards interpreters in the K-12 setting sponsored by Educational Support Service Professionals, Buffalo, NY
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from the Laguardia Community College
Maffia, Daniel. April, 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, An online workshop presented to interpreting students from the University of Cincinnati.
Maffia, Daniel. January, 2014. “Application of Demand Control Schema and Supervision for Interpreters”, A workshop presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by the ICE “Interpreters for Continuing Education” of South Florida. Miami, Fl
Maffia, Daniel. January 2014. “NIC Knowledge Preparation”, A workshop to presented to community interpreters and students sponsored by the ICE “Interpreters for Continuing Education” of South Florida. Miami, FL.
Holcombe, Kathleen & Maffia, Daniel. May, 2014. “Introduction to Demand-Control Schema & Supervision”, A workshop presented to community interpreters sponsored by Onondaga Community College. Syracuse, NY.
Dean, Robyn, Holcombe, Kathleen, & Maffia, Daniel. June, 2013. “Instituting Reflective Practice”, A workshop presented at the International Critical Link 7 Conference. Toronto, ON.
Maffia, Daniel. May 2013-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to community interpreters of Australia sponsored by Auslan Services. Victoria, Australia.
Maffia, Daniel. February, 2013. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An online workshop presented to interpreters across the nation.
Maffia, Daniel. December 2012-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision”, An ongoing in-service training presented to staff interpreters within the Department of Access Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel. November 2012. “Journey to a Masters in Interpreting”, A presentation for staff interpreters within the Department of Access Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel & Maroney, Elisa. October, 2012. “Innovative, Creative Research on Interpreting and Interpreter Education: The Next Generation”, a workshop presented at the Conference of Interpreter Trainers conference.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2012-Present. “Reflective Practice Supervision.”, An ongoing professional development workshop for both staff and TAR ASL/English and spoken language Spanish/English interpreters of Strong Memorial Hospital. Rochester, NY.
Maffia, Daniel. May, 2010-Present. “NIC Knowledge Exam Preparation”, A workshop presented bi-annually through the Genesee Valley Region Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to both students and working interpreters to help them prepare for the NIC Knowledge Exam. Rochester, NY.
TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE
- 2018, Summer Semester Theories of Translation and Interpretation, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018, Spring Semester Introduction to VRS/VRI, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018, Spring Semester Interpreting IV, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018, Spring Semester Practicum & Seminar II, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018, Spring Semester Interpreting II English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2018, Spring Semester P90X, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester Introduction to Group Exercise Instruction, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester Ethical Applications for Interpreters, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester Interpreting I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester Interpreting I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester Interpreting III English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Fall Semester P90X, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Summer Semester Theories of Translation and Interpretation, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester Introduction to VRS/VRI, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester Interpreting IV, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester Interpreting II ASL-English, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester Interpreting II English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2017, Spring Semester P90X, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester Ethical Applications for Interpreters, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester Interpreting I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester Interpreting I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester Interpreting III English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Fall Semester P90X,, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Introduction to VRS/VRI, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Interpreting IV, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Interpreting II ASL-English, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Interpreting II English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester Insanity, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2016, Spring Semester P90X, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Fall Semester Practicum & Seminar, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Fall Semester Interpreting III ASL-English, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Fall Semester Interpreting III English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Fall Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Fall Semester Insanity, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Spring Semester Interpreting II ASL-English, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Spring Semester Interpreting II English-ASL, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Spring Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2015, Spring Semester Insanity, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Fall Semester Interpreting I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Fall Semester Ethics for Interpreters, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Fall Semester ASL-English III, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Fall Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Fall Semester Insanity, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Summer Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Spring Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2014, Spring Semester Insanity, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2013, Fall Semester Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2013, Summer Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2013, Spring Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2012, Spring Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2012, Spring Quarter Processing Skills, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2012, Fall Quarter ASL-English I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2012, Fall Quarter English-ASL I, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2012, Fall Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2011, Spring Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technolog
- 2011, Fall Quarter Mentor Department of Access Service
- 2011, Fall Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technology
- 2010, Spring Quarter Turbo Kick, Rochester Institute of Technolog
- 2010-2014 Mentor ASLIE Practicum Course
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conference and workshops attended 2015-present
- Attended the workshop Early Intervention Program in Rochester, NY sponsored by the Center for Professional Development in April 2015
- Attended the RID National Conference in New Orleans, LA sponsored by The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf in July, 2015
- Attended the ESAD Conference sponsored by Empire State Association of the Deaf in October 2015
- Attended the Mock Interpreting: Providing Context workshop in Salt Lake City, UT sponsored by Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute in November, 2015
- Attended the workshop “Working With Undecided and Re-Deciding Students: What works best?” in Rochester, NY sponsored by the Center for Professional Development at RIT, in April 2017
- Attended the Assessment for Interpreter Educators workshop in Jacksonville, FL sponsored by Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute in February, 2016
- Participated in RIT’s Guided Online Learning Development (GOLD) program in Rochester, NY sponsored by Innovative Learning Institute, in October, 2016
- Attended the Conference of Interpreter Trainers Conference in Lexington, KY sponsored by CIT in October 2016
- Attended the workshop “Promotion in Rank to Senior or Principal Lecturer” in Rochester, NY sponsored by NTID Professional Development, in March 2017
- Attended the workshop “Diversity & Sustainability” in Rochester, NY sponsored by the Center for Professional Development at RIT, in April 2017
- Attended the Excellence and Innovation in Interpreter Education Award Innovator Showcase featuring Augustana University in Salt Lake City, UT sponsored by Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute in March, 2017
- Participated in the New Lecturer Support Group in Rochester, NY sponsored by Professional Development for Teaching Excellence in January 2017-April 2017
- Attended the RIT Expressions of King's Legacy event in Rochester, NY sponsored by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, in January 2018
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- Introduction to VRS and VRI interpreting: A curriculum guide, Project coordinate/Author with Annette Miner and Katie Maxwell at the Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute, 2017
- Interpreting IV Adapting to Diverse Deaf Consumers - designed course and curriculum for ASLIE Interpreting required course
- Introduction to VRS and VRI interpreting - designed course and curriculum for ASLIE Interpreting elective course
- Theories of Interpreting & Translation - designed course and curriculum for ASLIE Masters in Healthcare Interpreting required course
- Interpreting I, Interpreting II E-A, Interpreting II A-E, Interpreting III E-A, Interpreting III A-E, Interpreting IV - revamping the course description, goals, objectives, and topics to meet CCIE (Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education)
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
- 2014-present Lecturer, NTID American Sign Language and Interpreter Education
- 2014-present Staff Interpreter, Strong Memorial Hospital
- 2013-2014 Adjunct Faculty, Onondaga Community College
- 2013 Research Translator, University of Rochester
- 2012-2013 Adjunct Faculty, NTID American Sign Language and Interpreter Education
- 2012-present Facilitator of Supervision, Strong Memorial Hospital
- 2009-present Video Relay Interpreter, Sorenson Communications
- 2008-2014 Staff Interpreter, Department of Access Services at RIT
- 2008-present Private Contractor, Freelance Interpreter
- 2008 Interpreting Practicum Student, BOCES
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Interpreter Certification (NIC) 2010
Holders of this certification have demonstrated general knowledge in the field of interpreting, ethical decision making and interpreting skills. Candidates earn NIC Certification if they demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed the minimum professional standards necessary to perform in a broad range of interpretation and transliteration assignments. This credential has been available since 2005.
Description received from website, www.rid.org
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
2009-Present
- Volunteer Interpreter for Rochester Pride 2009-Present
- Support Staff for the RID National Conference, 2009
- Board Liaison for Genesee Valley Region Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 2009-2012
- Calendar Guru for the Genesee Valley Region Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf website, 2009-2013
- Discover Interpreting Ambassador, 2010-Present
- Research Assistant for the Deaf Wellness Center at the University of Rochester, 2011
- Volunteer Chairperson for the Certification Committee for RID, 2015-Present
- Group Facilitator for the RID National Conference in Salt Lake City, 2017
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INSTITUTE
2009-Present
- Fund for RIT Campus Committee, 2009-2011
- ROAR Day Volunteer, 2009-Present
- Kick for a Cure ZTA Fundraiser Fitness Instructor, 2011-Present
- Student Interpreting Association Staff Advisor, 2011-Present
- Student Interpreting Association Supervision Facilitator, 2012-Present
- DAS Health Fair Committee, 2013
- Presented annually to the Student Interpreting Association and Department of Access Services (DAS) Apprentice Program, “Passing the NIC Knowledge Exam”, 2014-present
- Established and Coordinate the relationship between Sorenson Synergy Program which provides observation opportunities to our BS students in the VRS setting at Sorenson Communication 2014-present
- Provide interpreting and supervision of student interpreters for the NTID Career Fair 2014-Present
- Established a relationship between the following organizations to allow for our Interpreting students real-world practice: Rochester View Apartments, Citizensbank, Advantage Federal Credit Union, Sign Language Connection, Interpretek, University of Rochester, RIT Ultrasound Program, Deaf Refugee Advocacy, RIT Physician Assistant Program, RIT Wellness Program, RIT Exercise Science Program 2014-Present
- Served as a presenter for ASLIE Open House 2014-Present
- ASLIE Search Committee Member, 2016-2017
- NTID Jennifer Hayes Scholarship Fundraiser co-chair, 2016
- Established and oversees the annual NTID ASLIE and Student Interpreting Association career/resource fair which recruits over 30 local and national interpreter agencies, VRS companies, and other potential employers for interpreters in order to help our students find internships and post graduation employment 2016-Present
- ASLIE CCIE Committee Member, 2017-Present
- ASLIE E-Portfolio Committee Member, 2017-Present
- ASLIE Curriculum Committee Member, 2018-Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Certified Member, National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf 2008-Present
- Former Board Liaison and current member, Genesee Valley Region Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf 2008-Present
- Member, Conference of Interpreter Trainers 2012-Present
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Robyn Dean M.A., C.I/C.T.
Interpreter Research and Educator
University of Rochester Medical Center
Deaf Wellness Center
300 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14642
585.275.6785
[email protected]
Maree Madden PhD
Interpreter and Interpreter Trainer
80 Bridgewater Street
Morningside 4170
Brisbane, Australia
[email protected]
Deborah Makowski CI/CT
Coordinator of Professional Development
Department of Access Services
National Technical Institute for the Def
Rochester Institute of Technology
Hugh L. Carey Building, Room 1578
Rochester, NY 14623
585.475,3972
[email protected]
Brian Morrison
Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
ASL/English Interpreting
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.751.8000
[email protected]
Sarah Schiffeler CI/CIT
Adjunct Faculty
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
585.820.1524
[email protected]
Kevin Williams
Faculty/Lecturer/Diagnostician
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
585.475.5315
[email protected]
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