December 12, 2020 1p-4p Eastern
Amanda M. David
Presented through ZOOM
0.3 CEUs
We often speak of Interpreting as a ‘profession’, and we as practitioners refer to ourselves as professionals….. but what, really, does that mean?? As interpreters, we are responsible for the future of our profession, as well as the perception of our own field by the world at large. This session will address the concept of professionalism and the various defining aspects that exist in our field. Participants will engage in discussions about best practices, the way we as practitioners can manifest professional behavior, and the different methods by which these concepts can be applied to our work.
This workshop is presented in ASL
Level of Participant’s Prior Knowledge of Topic: Little/None to Experienced Interpreters
Target Audience: Working and student interpreters and stakeholders
Presenter Bio
Amanda is a native of southwest Louisiana. After graduating from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, she completed coursework in the Interpreter Training Programs at Collin County Community College in Plano, TX and Houston Community College, and earned a MA in Interpreting Studies and Communication Equity from St. Catherine University. She is certified on State and National levels in both generalist and medical interpreting, and she specializes in conference interpreting, scientific/technical interpreting, and interpreting for d/Deaf professionals in healthcare settings. Amanda currently resides in Tampa, FL, where she is active in the free lance community.
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