Knowledge, Skills, & Attitudes of a Qualified Supervision Leader
Interpreting Institue for Reflection-in-Action & Supervision (IIRAS) identified nine categories of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for facilitating supervision with interpreters using normative ethics and values-based decision-making.
Knowledge
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Normative Ethics
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Supervision Content
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Translation & Interpreting Theories
Skills
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Managing Group Dynamics & Process
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Attending to the Individual Needs in Supervision
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Reflecting in Practice
Attitudes
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Towards Group Process
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Toward Individuals in Supervision
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Professional Dispositions
In addition to the demonstration of my knowledge, skills, and attitudes as a supervision leader,
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I hold a national credential as an ASL-English Interpreter.
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I have advanced degrees and certificates in interpreting and leadership.
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I have vast professional experience in interpreting, teaching, developing curricula, designing/presenting professional development events, and supporting/coordinating various grant projects.
Credential
2009
National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Education
2016
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
with a specialization in Online Learning Innovation and Design,
Colorado State University - Global Campus
2014
Certificate in Leadership & Supervision Certificate Program,
University of Northern Colorado
2008
B.A. in ASL-English Interpretation,
University of Northern Colorado
2005
A.A. in Interpreting,
Front Range Community College, Colorado
2003
B.A. in Communication Disorders: Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology,
University of Northern Colorado
Professional Experiences
20 years
Interpreting in community settings, including post-secondary & religious
2005 - Present
(Including Video Relay Services from 2009-2021)
15 years
Designing, presenting, & facilitating professional development events for interpreters
2010 - Present
14 years
Teaching at the University of Northern Colorado in the Educational Interpreting Certificate Program, the ASL-English Interpretation B.A. program, and Leadership & Supervision Certificate Program
2010 - 2024
9 years
Approving & processing continuing education units as an Approved CMP Sponsor for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
2016 - Present