JESSIE RAJAGOPAL SWITZER
Utah Valley University
Bachelors of Arts Candidate:
Spring 2019 Deaf Studies - Interpreting Emphasis
Current Certifications:
Utah State Knowledge Exam
NIC Knowledge Exam
HI! I'M JESSIE
I was first exposed to American Sign Language and Deaf culture while attending Brighton High School. I fell in love with the language and culture and knew it was something I would like to continue to learn. After finishing three years of ASL in high school, I began to take classes at SLCC and the University of Utah. I transferred to UVU in the Spring of 2017 to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Deaf Studies with the ASL/Spoken English Interpreting Emphasis.
I have passed the Utah State Knowledge Exam and the NIC Knowledge Exam. I plan on continuing my interpreting practice to become nationally certified. My goal is to one day be a child psychiatrist who can work one on one with Deaf children and within the Deaf community.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Experience
January 2019 - April 2019
INTERNSHIP
Two Little Hands Productions
Watched unit videos, checked for issues such as grammar, spelling, captioning problems, color changes, and font differences.
2019
WORKSHOP
Becoming Trauma Informed Interpreters
Stephanie MAthis, ACMHC, CDI
January 2019 - April 2019
INTERNSHIP
American Society for Deaf Children
Compiled lists of potential sponsors, contacted EHDI coordinators, gathered marketing research for flyers, updated and revised national camp lists.
2017-2018
VOLUNTEER
SLC Pride Festival 2018 - Volunteer Support Interpreter
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Deaf/Blind Protactile Workshop 2018 - Volunteer
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UTRID Conference 2018 - Volunteer
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ASLTA Conference 2017 - Volunteer
Utah Valley University
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts Candidate: Deaf Studies with American Sign Language/Spoken English Interpreting Emphasis
May 2019
GPA: 3.82
Utah State Knowledge Exam - PASSED
NIC Knowledge Exam - PASSED
WORK AVAILABILITY
I will be available for interpreting jobs (once certified) Monday - Friday afternoon and Saturday - Sunday all day.
