As I looked back over my goals at the beginning of the year I feel that I am at about

50/50 with having actually accomplished them. I also realized that I was not as specific as I
could have been. However, I feel that with how little we actually knew about the event at the
start of the semester, I really could not have given any definite specifics. There were simply too
many details we didnt have, including the actual date of the event. Going back over the goals I
set I can see how some of them I was able to accomplish, and others how I can give more detail
as to how and when I will be able to achieve them.
Skills

Watch how the people we are working

Practice signing with individuals involved

with react to my comments and

with the project as well as participants the

explanations, and ask for feedback on

day of the event.

how to improve my description skills.

For the Skills portion, I have watched to see how well people understand me as we are
communicating. Generally this semester when I have asked for feedback, I received the response
of oh it was fine from most people. But as I have persisted, and shown that I really do want to
know how well I am doing and where they feel I need improvement, I have gotten more
suggestions including the need to increase my vocabulary, and also suggestions on signs that are
more fitting than the one I chose. With the first Skills goal I will keep it for this next semester,
while the second one is kind of a given that I will be signing with participants so I will find a
more appropriate goal to work towards.
Knowledge

Be aware of new or unfamiliar signs.

Become informed of Sego Lilys mission

Attempt to determine the definition

and how they help within the Deaf

from the context, afterwards ask for

community.

confirmation or correction.
This semester I have gotten bolder at asking people what a particular sign mean, or
asking if I understand what it means correctly. Most of the Deaf people that I ask for clarification

from are happy to explain, and seem rather pleased that instead of pretending I knew what they
were saying I straight up said I was confused and required further explanation. Although this has
helped me increase my vocabulary and interactions with Deaf people, I will try to add more
specifics to work on. As for the second Knowledge goal, I didnt do it. I kept getting sidetracked
by other responsibilities and never looked for more information than we were given during out
meetings with Ayas. I still feel that it is an important goal so I will keep it, but set a time to have
the information by.
Self-Awareness

Watch how my interactions are

Be aware of Sego Lily's mission and be

received to determine if I am being

able to correctly represent the Center

culturally sensitive during the planning

during the event.

and execution of the event.

Since at the time I originally wrote this it was still unclear what we would actually be
doing, and what kind of interactions we would have, I wasnt certain how to phrase this first
Self-Awareness goal. I have attempted to be culturally sensitive while we have been in the
planning stages, but now that we have more information I should be able to clarify just how I
will accomplish this goal. For the second goal, as stated earlier, I didnt do it. And again, I still
see its importance so I will need to set a time frame that I can stick to in order to hold myself
accountable.
Professional
Involvement

Meet the people who make these kinds

of events possible so that I have
connections for future events.

Now that I have a better idea what we are doing for the service learning project, I can be
more specific with this goal. Previously I had no idea what do put for this area because I had no
experience in a service project this big. Now that I have a better idea I can create goals that are
more suited for my Professional Involvement. I have been meeting people who are planning the

event, and I have learned from them already. I also am getting a better idea of what it takes to
plan an event on this scale.
For my new set of goals I will be able to take what I have learned this semester and put it
towards my goals for the summer. Some were very similar, but most I modified quite a bit,
mostly due to the fact that I had considerably more information to work with. Because I was able
to be more specific I feel that these goals are more obtainable than my previous goals and they fit
better with the events we intend to participate in over the summer semester.
In all the categories I was able to be more specific about which skills I want to improve
which will increase my ability to complete them. Keeping it realistic in expectations and a time
frame Ill be able to accomplish these skill improvements. By increasing my Skills and
Knowledge, then as I continue in the interpreting program I will be better at completing
homework and improve the level at which I transfer the message between languages. Focusing
on Self-Awareness and Professional Connections while working with Sego Lily Center for the
Deaf Abused not only gives me actual opportunity to improve in a real-world situation, but also
help me develop skills to use as an interpreter including planning large events and how to work
with sponsors from different companies.
Goal

Specific

Measurabl
e

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

I feel that with the more specific goals that I made for this next semester I will be see
large improvements by the end of the semester. I think that it will be interesting to compare my
current skill level with what it will be at the end of summer.
Skills

Increase my
ability give
descriptions
and
explanations

I will pick
a story or
topic to
record
myself

At the end of
Summer
semester I
will record a
new video of

By using a
story that I
enjoy it will
make it
easier for me

By the end of
the semester
I was to see a
clear
difference in

My time
frame is the
Summer
semester, M
first video w

in ASL

Knowledge

discussing
in ASL,
then show
it to my
mentor for
feedback
and
suggestion
s and how
to improve
it.
Improve my Accompany
interpretation Ayas as he
processing
reaches out
skills.
to potential
sponsors to
get realtime
interpreting
practice.

the same
story, and
then compare
the two to see
what has
improved.

to want to do
the video,
and I will be
able to watch
the first one
and see
where I can
improve
versus what
I liked.

the CL,
signs, and
NMM that I
use in the
video.

be done at t
beginning o
the semester
and my
second at th
end.

Compare my
speed,
accuracy, and
understanding
of the first
visit with the
last few visit,
and look for
improvements.
Ask Ayas for
feedback on
how well he
understand my
signing and
how he felt the
conversation
went both in
ASL and
English.

Dont expect
to be perfect.
If there is a
concept that I
am having
trouble with,
take a deep
breath, slow
down, and
start over.

The time
frame will be
over the
summer, but
specifically t
month of Ma
as I
accompany
Ayas as
interpreter.

Increase my
signing
vocabulary

Ten new signs

each week,
plus the others
that I pick up
during classes
etc. so that I
will know 100
new signs
before Fall

Before
approaching
businesses,
ask Ayas
about specific
signs that
would be
appropriate
for the
situation and
which
English
words he
would prefer
used so that
his meaning
is clear
throughout
the
interpretation.
By breaking
my list down
into 10 words
a week I
wont be
overwhelmed
with the idea
of learning
100 new

Having a set
time in which
to focus on
new signs will
make my goal
seem small in
the short run,
but have a big
impact in the

Beginning th
same week a
classes, I wil
work my
vocabulary l
in with my
homework s
that I will ha
accomplishe

I will ask
my mentor
to help me
learn how
to use signs
correctly
and in what
context to
use them

SelfAwareness

in.

classes start.

words.

long run.

my goal by t
start of Fall
semester.

Be informed
and aware of
Sego Lilys
mission and
how they
help within
the Deaf
community.

Go to Sego
Lilys
website to
watch their
videos and
read their
blogs.

Each week I
will watch at
least one
video or read
one blog to be
familiar with
their
programs.

Breaking it
down into
reasonable
chunks, I can
accomplish
this without
feeling
overwhelmed
.

Rather than
trying to do
everything at
once, I will
set up times
to become
informed and
make certain I
understand
the message.

At the end o
Spring
semester I w
start obtainin
information
I will have a
easier time
interpreting
Ayas when h
is asking for
sponsors.

Be aware of
Sego Lily's
mission and
be able to
correctly
represent the
Center
during the
event.

Go to Sego
Lilys
website to
watch their
videos and
read their
blogs.

Each week I
will watch at
least one
video or read
one blog to be
familiar with
their
programs.

Breaking it
down into
reasonable
chunks, I can
accomplish
this without
feeling
overwhelmed
.

Rather than
trying to do
everything at
once, I will
set up times
to become
informed and
make certain I
understand
the message.

By the event
September I
should be
familiar
enough with
Sego Lily th
I will be able
to answer an
question
participants
have in regar
to the Center

Only
requiring
myself to
follow up

Accompanyi
Ayas will
happen durin
the month of

Professional
Involvement

Create
connections
with
companies

Accompany
Ayas as
interpreter
as he visits

Follow up
with at least
two contacts
made during

By not taking
the full
burden of recontacting

who wish to
provide
sponsorship
for the
Cycling
Heroes
event.

different
business
asking for
their
support.

visits to make
certain all
details are
clear and that
the sponsor
has all the
information
they require.

every
business
myself it is
more likely
that I will
accomplish
the task
without over
stressing.

with a few
contacts
rather than all
of them I am
not
overwhelming
myself and
more likely to
reach the
goal.

May. Recontact will

happen by en
of May/first
June.