Ahyicodae

15 E Franklin Ave #325

Minneapolis, MN 55405

(763) 807-5059
ahyicodae@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To provide effective sign language interpreting services while continuing to focus

on professional development

EDUCATION

Saint Paul College [a community & technical college], Saint Paul, MN

AAS in Sign Language Interpreter/Transliteror [double check capitalization etc],
expected May 2016
Hamline University, Saint Paul, MN
MFA in Writing, May 2012

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

BA in English, May 2005
SKILLS

WORK
EXPERIENCE

ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpreting/transliterating, consecutive

and simultaneous
Cultural awareness and engagement with the Deaf community
Experience working in educational settings with diverse student populations
including: students of various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
English language learners; and emerging language learners
Strong professional judgment and knowledge of the CPC, and an intersectional
approach to ethical decision-making

ASL/ Writing Tutor September 2015 December 2015

Saint Paul College, Saint Paul, MN
Tutored students in ASL receptive and expressive skills and provided
constructive feedback and encouragement
Provided students with resources and information about ASL and interpreting
Tutored students in English language skills including grammar, syntax,
idiomatic usage, and vocabulary; offered skill-specific resources for English
language learners
Adjunct Faculty/Writing Center Staff, October 2008 2014
Globe University, Minneapolis, MN
Designed and taught introductory composition and foundational English courses
Directed the campus Writing Center
Coordinated writing-related seminars and events on campus
Tutored students in English language skills, research, citations, composition,
speech and presentation skills, and reading comprehension

VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Minneapolis, MN

Interpreting Intern February 2016 April 2016

Ahyicodae
15 E Franklin Ave #325
Minneapolis, MN 55405

(763) 807-5059
ahyicodae@gmail.com

Interpreted English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English in course lectures, discussions,

and presentations, in both undergraduate and graduate courses
Provided team support when serving as the feed interpreter
Involved in the campus culture; volunteered at events such as Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Day and Deaf Awareness Day
Developed strong rapport with consumers and a sense of their signing styles;
incorporated consumer feedback into interpretation

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Tutor October 2015 December 2015

Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD), Saint Paul, MN
Tutored Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with emerging language skills in
developing vocabulary and improving their expressive and receptive abilities in
ASL and English
Organizing Assistant June August 2014
ASL Experience Class, Minneapolis, MN
Assisted a Deaf mentor in coordinating and planning a summer ASL theatre
class
Involved in creation of promotional and presentation materials for the class;
booked theatre space for rehearsals and final class show
Volunteer
Conferences & Events
Deaf Nation Expo, April 2, 2016, Saint Paul, MN
ASL Teachers Association Conference (ASLTA), June 24-27, 2015,
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota DeafBlind Association [acronym add] Thanksgiving Banquet ,
November, 2014, Bloomington, MN

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

AFFILIATIONS

[add recent workshop attendance includes:]

Interpreting for Muslim/Islamic Events, March 15, 2016, Golden Valley, MN
Colloquium Series Lecture: Interpreting in the zone: New research on how
interpreters achieve their best work, March 15, 2016, Online
Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC) Deaf Culture Salon, April
10, 2015, Saint Paul, MN
ASL Blend Workshop: Trans* Terminology & Trans Identities, November 8,
2014, Saint Paul, MN

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

Ahyicodae
15 E Franklin Ave #325
Minneapolis, MN 55405

(763) 807-5059
ahyicodae@gmail.com

Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID)

AWARDS

Outstanding Student Award

Saint Paul College Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator Program, 2016
Faculty Member of the Year
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business Minneapolis Campus, 2012