Brittney A.

Moore
Email: brittneymoore2014@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification, ED: K-12
Utah: Professional Level Certification
Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID)
Potomac Chapter Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PCRID)
Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
EDUCATION
Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia
Master of Arts, Major: Interpretation
Activities: Graduate Presidents Scholars Award Winner
Mentorship program with Gallaudet Interpreting Services
Pro bono community interpreting work
Interpreting work with Gallaudet Interpreting Services
Member of Delta Epsilon Sorority
Extensive discourse analysis
Extensive professional practice and ethical training

2011
2014
2014
2014
2015
2012-2014

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Psychology
Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Member of Psi Chi International Honors Society

2009-2012

Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Associate in Applied Science, Major: Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator
Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

2006-2010

Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College, Saint Paul, Minnesota

2006-2008

American Sign Language Studies Certificate

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Catonsville, Maryland
Adjunct Instructor
Taught Interactive Interpreting to interpreter preparation program students

Spring 2015

VRSII, Salt Lake City, Utah

Teaching Assistant/Intern
Summer 2014
My graduate school internship took place at the VRSII School-to-Work program in Salt Lake City, Utah during the summer
of 2014. I spent roughly 3 months working as an intern and learning about interpreter pedagogy, assessment, and
curriculum/course development.
Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia
Delta Epsilon Sorority Leadership Workshop
Fall 2013
Led a workshop on leadership styles and what it means to be a leader for current and prospective sorority members.

PRESENTING EXPERIENCE
Johns Hopkins Hospital Working with ASL Interpreters
PCRID Annual Conference

Spring 2015
Fall 2014

Mentee Empowerment Workshop at The Community College of Baltimore County

Gallaudet University Graduate Student Research Presentation
Metropolitan State University Senior Research Presentations

July 2014
May 2014
Spring 2012

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
International Symposium on Signed Language Interpretation and Translation Research at Gallaudet University
Logistics Liaison
Spring 2014

Gallaudet Graduate Student Research Presentations

Student Volunteer

Spring 2013

SPECIALTY INTERESTS IN THE FIELD

Medical/Healthcare Interpreting
Interpreter Education and Pedagogy
Mentoring
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2015
Effective Interpreting Series by Dr. Carol Patrie
RSVP by Dr. Carol Patrie
Health Care Interpreter Symposium
2014
Tax Time by Mark J. Summers, CPA
2013
Gallaudet University Department of Interpretation Annual Student Research Forum
Gallaudet Colloquium Series: Dr. Jeremy Brunson
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning by Dr. Chris Monikowsi
2012
Cochlear Implants
Understanding Self Advocacy Through Pedagogy
Sign Safely, Interpret Intelligently Level 1
2011 RID National Conference
ASL Numbers for Interpreters: Four Number Systems You Need to Know!
Dont Play With Stress
The Development of Oncology Signs
Region III Caucus
Yikes! Im Overwhelmed! Simultaneous interpreting and Cognitive Process
Successfully Conveying Prosody
Results! Mentoring for Real Results
How We Do Our Work
2011 Other
Freelancing? Now What?
Role Shifting

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia

2013-2014

Masters Thesis Research: The American Sign Language-English Interpreting Mentor Process from the Mentees
Perspective
Qualitative research employing interview methodology to gain an inside look at American Sign Language- English
Interpreter mentees unsatisfactory experiences
Gained institutional review board (IRB) approval
Completed the small grant application process
Data collected via in person and remote interviews
Course Related Research Medical Discourse
Spring 2014
Small-scale research project conducted by interviewing a medical interpreter to gain their perspectives on the competencies
required to work in healthcare
Course Related Research Research Methods
Spring 2013

Created a small-scale qualitative research project in the spring of 2013 related to American Sign Language-English
interpreter injuries.
Collected data via electronic survey
Presented research findings to class
Course Related Research History of Interpreting
Fall 2012
Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved project
Conducted research related to professional interpreters experiences as American Sign Language Interpreters
Participants completed a questionnaire inquiring about professional background
Conducted a one-on-one, in person interview with a professional American Sign Language Interpreter using American Sign
Language to communicate
Wrote a graduate level, academic paper describing my findings
Presented findings to the class
Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Course Related Research Research Methods
Created a small-scale qualitative research project to fulfill graduation requirements
Developed a small-scale study related to interpreting ethics and the perceptions held by lay people
Collected data in person by having participants respond to scenarios and complete a brief questionnaire
Presented research findings to class and at a senior research presentation conference

Spring 2012

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sorenson Communications, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Video Relay Service Interpreter (VI)
Facilitate communication between American Sign Language and English via videophone
Exercise flexibility and adaptability to the rapidly changing call content
Demonstrate professionalism and respect to all consumers and colleagues

2011-present

Jill Hartman, LLC, Twin Cities, Minnesota

2015-Present
Contract Interpreter for Park Nicollet Health Care System
Provide ASL-English interpreting services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deaf Blind patients within the Park Nicollet Health
care system
Maintain bookkeeping, scheduling, and invoicing weekly
Practice flexibility and dependability while working in on call situations Park Nicollet

Freelance Interpreter, Metropolitan DC area (DC, MD, VA), Washington District of Columbia
Pro-bono Interpreting
National Book Festival
Medical (orthodontic) specialty
Financial workshop

2013-2014

Annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Additional community work, both large scale and one-on-one
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Catonsville, MD
Adjunct Instructor
Teaching Interactive Interpreting to interpreter preparation program students
Prepare weekly lectures, activities, assignments, and projects for student completion
Provide feedback on students work and grade assignments accordingly

February 2015-May 2015

American Sign Language, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland

January 2015- August 2015
Designated/Freelance Interpreter
Main assignment with ASLI is working as a designated interpreter for a Deaf medical student
Provide American Sign Language-English Interpretation during clinical rotations in various specialties
Interpret between the Deaf student, hearing students, and attending physicians during one-on-one/group rounds, didactic
lectures, and in appointments with patients
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
Medical American Sign Language Interpreter
Facilitate communication between ASL and English in various medical settings throughout the hospital
Educate consumers about the Johns Hopkins Health system and administrative processes
Educate Johns Hopkins community about working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing patients and interpreters
Access Interpreting, Inc. (DC, MD, VA)
Freelance ASL-English Interpreter
Various community work a freelance interpreter
Practice discretion in accepting interpreting assignments
Maintain ethical business practices as a freelance interpreter
Graham Staffing Interpreting Services (DC, MD, VA)
Freelance ASL-English Interpreter
Various community work as a freelance interpreter
Practice discretion in accepting interpreting assignments
Maintain ethical business practices as a freelance interpreter

2014-2015

2014-present

2014-2015

Interpreter Connection, Salt Lake City, Utah

Freelance ASL-English Interpreter
Interpreted various community assignments in the Salt Lake City area
Practiced discretion in accepting interpreting assignments
Maintained ethical business practices as a freelance interpreter

5/2014-8/2014

American Sign Language Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah

Freelance ASL-English Interpreter
Interpreted various community assignments in the Salt Lake City area
Practiced discretion in accepting interpreting assignments
Maintained ethical business practices as a freelance interpreter

5/2014-8/2014

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington District of Columbia

Healthcare Interpreter Intern
Adhere to all hospital policy pertaining to language interpreters
Interpret between ASL and English in all parts of the hospital as needed
Demonstrate appropriate healthcare interpreter competencies at all times

4/2014-5/2014

School-To-Work Program at the VRSII, Salt Lake City, Utah

Interpreter Intern
Participated in an intensive 3 month internship with the VRSII through Sorenson Communications
Successfully passed through several screening steps
Completed over 150 internship interpreting hours
Participated in 4 intensive interpreting/ASL courses throughout the summer

Independent School District 196, Rosemount, Minnesota

Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Worked full time as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Gained exposure to Cued Speech
Worked with a large Deaf/Hard of Hearing teaching team
Interpreted in a variety of settings with a wide age range of students
o Ages of students ranged from elementary to high school
o Worked with a Deaf/Blind elementary student
o Interpreted in the classroom, on field trips, for school events, and school performances
Minnesota Freelance Interpreting Agencies/Entities Currently Contracting With:
Keystone Interpreting Solutions (KIS)
ASL Interpreting Services (ASLIS)
Middle English
Normandale Community College
Family Tree Clinic

Summer 2011

2010-2012