"I’m a certified and licensed American Sign Language interpreter with 28 years of professional experience across seven states. My career has spanned a wide range of settings, from interpreting for politicians and live concerts to medical and legal meetings. But my main area has been educational interpreting, where I’ve supported deaf learners at every level: preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and colleges and universities. Whether it’s simplifying concepts for young students or navigating high-level academic discourse, I have spent my career bridging communication gaps with clarity and cultural sensitivity.

Beyond my professional work, I’m deeply embedded in the Deaf community. My relationships with Deaf friends, colleagues, and co-workers have shaped my approach, ensuring my interpreting is not just accurate but also culturally authentic. This lifelong immersion means I understand the why behind the signs: something textbooks can’t teach.

As a tutor, I combine this real-world expertise with patience and adaptability. Whether you’re a beginner mastering fingerspelling or an advanced learner fine-tuning classifiers, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals while sharing insights from my three decades in the field. Let’s make your ASL journey as dynamic and vibrant as the language itself!" less...