Marylourdes Scarborough
Reisterstown
Summary
Experienced American Sign Language interpreter with 8 years of professional experience across higher education, medical, K-12, and Video Relay Services settings. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, culturally responsive interpretations while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards. Skilled in adapting to diverse communication styles, managing complex environments, and collaborating with Deaf consumers, educators, medical professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Video Relay Services
Baltimore
12.2018 - Current
- Effectively interpreting between American Sign Language and spoken English in a variety of settings.
Community Interpreter Lead
Sorenson Video Relay Services
Baltimore
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Effectively interpreted across a variety of settings, ensuring effective communication between Deaf and hearing customers.
- Served in a leadership capacity by supporting interpreters with compliance, scheduling accuracy, and best practices.
- Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and strong ethical judgment while working in fast-paced and diverse environments.
Deaf Services Program Coordinator
Baltimore Medical Systems
Baltimore
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Served as both an ASL interpreter and Deaf Services Program Coordinator within a medical setting. Provided ASL-English interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, including sight translation of medical documents.
- Coordinated scheduling, supported patient access needs, and worked closely with medical staff to ensure effective communication and compliance with accessibility standards.
ASL Interpreter
Gateway
Baltimore
05.2019 - Current
- Facilitated communication in educational settings, ensuring understanding for all participants.
- Facilitated communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational, social and professional settings.
ASL Interpreter
HIS Sign
Virginia
08.2019 - Current
- Provided professional ASL interpretation for medical, educational, and community-based assignments. Supported consumers by facilitating clear, accurate communication while maintaining ethical standards, cultural competence, and confidentiality.
ASL Interpreter
CFA
Baltimore
03.2019 - Current
- Provided ASL interpretation services for educational and community-based assignments.
- Ensured effective communication by adapting to diverse consumer needs.
ASL Interpreter
ASL Interpreter CORPS
Randallstown
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitated communication in educational settings, ensuring understanding for all participants.
- Facilitated communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational, social and professional settings.
ASL Interpreter
ASL Request LLC.
Baltimore
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Facilitated communication in educational settings, ensuring understanding for all participants.
- Facilitated communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational, social and professional settings.
Animal Facility Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
08.2009 - 01.2019
- Maintains the animal facility to meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and other state regulators.
- Documents daily, weekly, and monthly duties.
- Monitor the health status of research animals and arrange for veterinary care if needed.
Education
National Interpreter Certification -
11.2019
Associates of Applied Science - Interpreter Preparation, ASL & Deaf Culture
Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville05.2019
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification -
Johns Hopkins University
09.2010
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Sight translation
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Chesapeake Bay Association of the Deaf (CBAD), 02/01/16, 02/28/17, Food Committee
- PCRID conference, 11/01/17
- CCBC ASL Club, Vice President, 01/01/17, 05/31/17
- CCBC ASL Club, Public Relation, 08/01/17, 05/31/18
- Classifier Workshop, 11/01/17
- CIT Retreat, 06/05/18
- Deafblind Training, 06/09/18
- CODAHaven conference, 06/28/18, 07/01/18
- Interpreter Students of Color-Fall Kick-Off 2018, 10/06/18
- PCRID conference, 12/01/18
- Special Olympics, 2023, 2024
- Deaf Expo (For Sorenson), Spring 2024
- The Black Interpreter Experience, Fall 2025
- Deaf Dental Day, 2024, 2025
- DeafBlind Interpreting Workshop, Summer 2025
References
- Kevin Dyels, kdyels@gmail.com, 202-270-4214
- Su Kyong Isakson, sisakson@ccbcmd.edu, 301-664-3334
Timeline
Community Interpreter Lead
Sorenson Video Relay Services
06.2024 - 12.2025
Deaf Services Program Coordinator
Baltimore Medical Systems
07.2022 - 10.2023
ASL Interpreter
HIS Sign
08.2019 - Current
ASL Interpreter
Gateway
05.2019 - Current
ASL Interpreter
ASL Interpreter CORPS
05.2019 - 08.2021
ASL Interpreter
CFA
03.2019 - Current
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Video Relay Services
12.2018 - Current
ASL Interpreter
ASL Request LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Animal Facility Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
08.2009 - 01.2019
National Interpreter Certification -
Associates of Applied Science - Interpreter Preparation, ASL & Deaf Culture
Community College of Baltimore County
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification -
Johns Hopkins University