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11 months ago

Impossible by Shontelle

I do not own this song or any rights to this song. A big thanks to Missy for turning me on to this beautiful song.

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1 year ago

My Immortal by Evanescence

When I made this video a year ago I had not intended to make it public. So in the beginning I am talking to a sign language student before I start ...

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1 year ago

More by Usher

I just couldnt help myself....I just love this song. I do not own this song or any rights to this song.

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1 year ago

RickyVid.wmv

A memorial song to my cousin Ricky who I lost to brain cancer. This song is interpreted in PSE.

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1 year ago

Signing Conceptually Correct - Part 2

Choosing the best sign per context. This is in no way a complete list of concepts for each word. There are also other signs that would be acceptable.

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1 year ago

Signing Conceptually Correct - Part 1

Choosing the best sign per context. This is in no way a complete list of concepts for each word. There are also other signs that would be acceptable.

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2 years ago

Personal guidance with sign language

I made this video with the intent of helping students of sign language and also those that are trying to learn sign from a book.

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About interpretersusie's channel

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interpretersusie

Latest Activity

Sep 26, 2011

Date Joined

Jan 25, 2010

About this user

I am a retired interpreter from Michigan. I began signing when I was about 20 yrs old....took some classes and hired a tutor. I got a job offer as an interpreter about a year later. That sounds ridiculous to me now looking back. Back then you didnt need a license of any kind to interpret. I began interpreting for middle school deaf kids in a mainstreamed program. Eventually I began working with the high school deaf kids and increased my vocabulary. As time went by I began interacting with deaf adults and got an even broader sense of signing. Long story short, I eventually got licensed and worked for several interpreting agencies. I also taught sign classes at a nearby college as well as other educational settings. Finally, I worked as a Video Relay Interpreter. Things have changed so much since I began in this field.....all for the better!! Now you MUST be certified to interpret anywhere. I encourage you to make sure your sign language instructor is certified before taking their classes.
Anyway, I live in a small town in Michigan with my husband and 3 small dogs (ahhh...unconditional love!) I have 2 grown children who now wish I had forced them to learn how to sign when they were growing up....they see the large demand for interpreters and what it pays. I am very family oriented and a stay at home person.
I want to add that I have worked with some of the best interpreters and that even though I was licensed for 32 yrs I still know my limitations, very important for those of you wanting to become interpreters. Do not accept assignments that you are not qualified for. For example, I did not accept religious assignments as I did not feel that was my forte. Also legal is very intimidating to me still.
As a last word I would like to say that if you truly want to become an interpreter and are willing to put in the work, be patient with yourself, have a good command of the english language, you can do it.

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United States

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Retired Sign Language Interpreter

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Reading, crosswords, being with my family and helping others.

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Impossible by Shontelle

My Immortal by Evanescence

More by Usher

RickyVid.wmv

Signing Conceptually Correct - Part 2

Signing Conceptually Correct - Part 1

Personal guidance with sign language