Interpreter Job Profile: Female, age 23, from NRH, TX (ID# 3100)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Education
What is your job title?

Interpreter
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ABOUT 20 ON STAFF TEACHERS
How long have you been employed in this position?

3 YEARS
How many hours do you work a week on average?

50
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

50
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

26000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

27000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

SUMMERS OFF_(12 WEEKS VACATION), SICK AND PERSONAL DAYS, 401K, HEALTH INSURANCE
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

UNDER

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

YES, I LOVE BEING AROUND THE OTHER TEACHERS AND STAFF.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 2 Income
- 3 Work Environment - co-workers
- 1 Work Environment - supervisors
- 5 Benefits
- 6 Hours
- 7 Level of responsibility
- 4 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

ENTER A SIGN LANGUGE INTERPRETERS PROGRAM, FOUND AT MOST 2 YEAR COLLEGES, AND UPON GRADUATING BECOME CERTIFIED BY YOUR STATE(CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS VARY FROM STATE TO STATE)
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

tECHNICAL SKILLS- MY JOB REQUIRES MULTITAKING ABILITIES
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

YES, SPECIFICALLY INTERPRETER TRAINING
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

BREATHE-IT GETS EASIER

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

A FAMILY MEMBER WAS BORN DEAF
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

ALL OF THE ABOVE- AS WELL AS A SKILLS ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

YES, THE INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW INCLUDED A SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

NO I CANNOT
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

No
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

A FAMILY MEMBER WAS BORN DEAF AND I STARTED TAKING CLASSES AND REALIZED A CAREER COULD BE MADE OUT OF IT

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

YES, 2 YEARS INTENSIVE INTERPRETER TRAINIG PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUMMERS-ASSOCIATES DEGREE-STATE CERTIFICATION TESTING
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

NO, HOWEVER MY TRAINIG PROGRAM DID
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

YES, THE ITP HELPED IMMENSELY
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

INTERACTING WITH DEAF KIDS, ACTUALLY ALL KIDS
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

MINUS-SIGNING IS HARD ON YOUR BODY,PAY IS NOT GREAT PLUS-WORKING WITH KIDS, CLOSE TO HOME, GREAT SCHEDULE, SUMMERS OFF
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

YES, EVENTUALLY I WILL BECOME A TEACHER
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

GRADUATE WITH MY BACHELORS BECOME A TEACHER EARN MY MASTERS DEGREE
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

NOPE

7 am - 8 am

MORNING COMMUTE, ARRIVAL, AND GETTING READY FOR THE DAY. STUDENTS DISMISSED TO CLASSES
8 am - 9 am

BREAK/PERSONAL TIME/PLANNING TIME. SCHEDULING CONFLICTS RESOLVED DURING THIS TIME
9 am - 10 am

INTERPRETING FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN NON ESSENTIAL CLASSES SUCH AS P.E. MUSIC ETC.
10 am - 11 am

INTERPRETING FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE MATH LANGUAGE ARTS. IF THE TEACHER SPEAKS I SIGN WHAT SHE IS SAYING. IF THE STUDENT SIGNS I VOICE WHAT THEY ARE SIGNING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION.
11 am - 12 am

CONTINUED INTERPRETING IN CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECT AREAS. IF A MOVIE IS SHOWN OR A SONG IS PLAYED I SIGN THOSE AS WELL.
12 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 2 pm

BACK TO CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECTS-SOCIAL STUDIES INTERPRETING RESUMED
2 pm - 3 pm

INTERPRETING FOR END OF DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS/WRAP UP
3 pm - 4 pm

INTERPRETING FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE MATH LANGUAGE ARTS. IF THE TEACHER SPEAKS I SIGN WHAT SHE IS SAYING. IF THE STUDENT SIGNS I VOICE WHAT THEY ARE SIGNING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION.
4 pm - 5 pm
5 pm - 6 pm
6 pm - 7 pm
7 pm - 8 pm
8 pm - 9 pm
9 pm - 10 pm
10 pm - 11 pm
11 pm - 12 pm