Katlin Bielfeldt

3201 Norfolk St Apt 22303, Houston, TX 77098  281-763-8214  katlinbielfeldt@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

 Proficiency in translating English to ASL and ASL to English
 Virginia Quality Assurance Screening written assessment score of 98%
 Virginia Quality Assurance Screening performance assessment score: Transliterating: Level
III; Interpreting: Level II
 Ability to adapt well to culturally diverse environments and build rapport with individuals of
diverse backgrounds
 Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language and Interpreting May 2017
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
 Minor: Psychology
 GPA: 3.4
 Relevant Coursework: American Sign Language I-V; ASL-English Interpreting I-II; English-
ASL Interpreting I-II; Interpreter Professional Identities, Function, Ethics & Trends

EXPERIENCE
Sign Language Interpreter August 2019-Present
Sam Houston Math Science Technology Center, Houston, TX
 Responsible for interpreting ASL to English for a Deaf teacher in a ASL class
 Interpreted between a Deaf teacher, students, and staff to provide complete and accurate
information both to the Deaf teacher, students, and staff

Communication Facilitator August 2017-May 2019

Independent Contractor through Visual Communication Services, Houston, TX
 Responsible for helping Deaf students in the K-12 setting understand what is being said in a
variety of situations
 Interpreted between students who use a signed language and a spoken language and provided
complete and accurate information both to Deaf students and staff

Practicum Student and Intern May 2016-May 2017

Houston, TX
 Attained 300 hours observing and teaming with Nationally Certified Interpreters in Educational,
Religious, and Community settings
 Gained knowledge from Nationally Certified interpreters about professionalism, technical skills,
and teaming
Office Assistant May 2013-August 2013
HPE Transportation LLC., Newport News, VA
 Responsible for paying assigned bills, filed business information in an organized manner, and
communicated business information in assigned phone calls

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Career and Recovery Resources Volunteer, Houston, TX May 2017-August 2017
ASL Club Treasurer, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA January 2016-December 2016
Event Coordinator Assistant, Living Word Deaf Church, Lynchburg, VA January 2015-December 2016
Autism Speaks, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA August 2015-December 2015
Peer Leader, Student Leadership, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA August 2014-May 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Central Virginia, Lynchburg, VA September 2013-May 2014