Bronwynn Shew

**** * **** *** ******* WA *****

509-***-****

f50z7r@r.postjobfree.com

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

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