Emily Garringer
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Empathetic ASL Interpreter known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in American Sign Language fluency, cultural sensitivity, and interpreting technology use. Excels at interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, active listening, and adaptability, ensuring clear and effective sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation for diverse client needs. Demonstrated proficient knowledge of interpreting and transliterating through the Code of Ethics by exceeding 90% on the VQAS written exam and received the performance Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS), passing with a score of 2.|2.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Birnbaum Interpreting Services
Silver Springs, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between deaf and hearing individuals in various settings, ensuring clarity and understanding.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Trusted Translations
Washington, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess interpretation quality and improve service delivery.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Access Partners Unlimited
Kissimmee, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Utilized technology to enhance interpretation services, including remote interpreting platforms and video conferencing tools.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Context Global
Washington, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-event analysis to prepare for interpreting assignments and ensure effective communication.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Hands in Motion
Washington, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with customer requests to improve satisfaction and service.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Frederick Interpreting Agency
Frederick, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
ACSI Translations
Washington, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Civic Access
Charlotteville, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Experience with language deprived kids in k-12 settings
Education
B.A. - American Sign Language and Interpreting
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
A.A.S - American Sign Language to English Interpretation
NOVA
Annandale, VA08.2022
Skills
- Feedback implementation
- Team interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Self-assessment
- Service oriented
- Interpreting ethics
- Continuous professional development
- Relationship building
- Student education
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SETTING EXPERIENCE
Rating 1-5 (1 being the least amount of experience, 5 being the most)
- K-12 education: 5
- Religious (Christian): 2
- Low-risk medical: 3
- High-risk medical: 1
- High-risk community: 3
- Low-risk community: 5
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Summer Camp Counselor, Signs of Fun Camp, Spotsylvania, VA... 06/24 and 06/25
- Lead and interpreted for a group of 10-15 campers in daily activities, offering encouragement and support through sign and gestures.
Certification
Virginia Quality Assessment Screening (VQAS) II|II
Timeline
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Birnbaum Interpreting Services
11.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Trusted Translations
11.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Access Partners Unlimited
09.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Context Global
06.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Hands in Motion
06.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Frederick Interpreting Agency
06.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
ACSI Translations
05.2025 - Current
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Civic Access
01.2025 - Current
B.A. - American Sign Language and Interpreting
Liberty University
A.A.S - American Sign Language to English Interpretation
NOVA