Bronwynn Shew
**** * **** *** ******* WA *****
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Professional Fulfillment
I am a lifelong learner, committed to excellence in providing communication access and cultural understanding between individuals who are Deaf and individuals who are hearing.
Skills
Accurate and efficient real time transcription services via TypeWell transcription
Effective communication in American Sign Language (ASL)
Sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting/transliterating
Clear articulation and voicing skills
Understanding of Deaf culture
Comfortable with varied settings such as technical, business, medical and educational
Excellent customer service abilities, ethical behavior and professional judgment
Teachable character with commitment to professional growth
Working knowledge of Video Relay Service
Excellent computer and technology skills
Certification
National Interpreting Certificate (NIC) through Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Qualified TypeWell Transcriber
Educational Highlights
Hands on Feedback: The Art of Giving & Receiving, panel of presenters
WSRID 2010 Conference: Western Oregon College
The LGBTQQIA-XYZ Alphabet: CM Hall EIPA 4.3, BA, MA
ASL Colloquialisms: Patrick Fischer ASLTA Certified Instructor, Portland Community College
Interpret Efficiently Using Non-Manual Signals Emphasis on Outdoor Activities: Jeff Howard M.S.
Five Things You Can Do Now To Improve Your Interpreting: Sharon Neumann Solow M.A., CSC, SC:L
Intralingual Skills Development: Julie Simon CI/CT
Talking Teams, Turn Taking, Feeding, and Power Struggles: Panel of Instructors
WSRID 2009 Conference: Cultivating Community
Educational Interpreter; What is My Role & Am I supposed to Do More Than Interpret: Amy Ellis, MS
Interpreting and Nonsense Text; Do They Go Together: Angie O’Bleness, EIPA
Politics and Government: Understanding the Rhetoric: Andy Billig
Sticky Situations: Donna Walker CI/CT, NIC-Adv & Melissa Miller-Klindtworth, NIC-Adv
TypeWell Transcription Training - Graduate, online program consisting of 29 lessons in providing meaning-for-meaning transcription
Western Oregon State College - Extended Interpreter Training, 6 Credit Hours
Spokane Falls Community College - A.A.S., Sign Language Interpreting
Experience
Independently Contracted Sign Language Interpreter medical, business, mental health, conference, drug & alcohol, training
Post Secondary Sign Language Staff Interpreter and Real Time TypeWell Transcriber provide American Sign Language interpreting and/or TypeWell transcription services for varied college classes and degree programs, platform events, staff meetings, etc. Mentor ITP (interpreter Training Program) students
K-12 Educational Interpreter interpret for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade level
Professional Affiliations
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Member
Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – Member, Scholarship Chair Person
Spokane Professional Development Committee - Chair Person