REBEKAH "ANNE" BYRD
Oklahoma CIty,OK
Summary
Experienced interpreter with advanced language proficiency and a strong commitment to clear, effective communication. Skilled in both virtual and in-person settings, adept at managing logistical challenges to ensure seamless interactions. Approaches interpreting with compassion and cultural sensitivity to minimize misunderstandings and foster connection.
A proactive, goal-oriented professional known for reliability, adaptability, and quick learning. Demonstrates exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments. Passionate about mentoring others, providing thoughtful guidance to support skill development and career growth. Committed to collaboration, organizational success, and delivering consistent results through strategic communication and purposeful goal-setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Interpreter
Lango
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitate clear communication between diverse parties using specialized terminology and cultural context.
- Translate documents accurately, ensuring adherence to organizational guidelines and legal standards.
- Provide real-time interpretation services during meetings, enhancing participant engagement and understanding.
- Provided accurate interpretation services for legal and medical settings, ensuring clear communication between parties.
Interpreter/Mentor
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
08.2020 - Current
- Mentor interpreters across the state, help them to achieve the level required for mainstream settings. Interpret onsite and offsite for staff and students.
- Interpret complex academic content, ensuring clarity and understanding for all students.
- Develop and implemented effective interpreting strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Collaborate with educators to enhance classroom inclusivity and accessibility for deaf students.
- Mentor new interpreters, providing guidance on best practices and situational adaptations.
- Led workshops on interpreting techniques, fostering professional development among staff members.
- Evaluate interpretation quality, identifying areas for improvement to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals in various educational settings.
VRS Interpreter/Community Interpreter
Sorenson
08.2006 - 04.2023
- Facilitated real-time communication between deaf and hearing individuals using advanced video relay technology.
- Interpreted complex dialogue in a variety of settings, ensuring clarity and cultural sensitivity.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance interpreter effectiveness through feedback and strategy discussions.
- Mentored junior interpreters, providing guidance on techniques and professional development opportunities.
- Trained new staff on company protocols and tools, fostering a culture of excellence in interpretation services.
Education
Master of Science - ASL/English Interpreting
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psycology
University of Arizona Global Campus
12.2021
Skills
- Experience in methodology assessment
- Facilitation of language learning
- Deaf culture awareness and experience
- Proficient in American Sign Language
- Making implicit knowledge explicit
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective memory retention
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Cross-cultural communication
Certification
Certified: RID CI/CT
Oklahoma QAST V/V
EIPA 4.9
Certified Courtroom Interpreter-OK
ACTIVITIES
- Recognizing that this field was competitive in my early years helped me set a goal of working together and growing together for the benefit of the Deaf community that I serve. I have served on our state QAST (Quality Assurance, Screening, Test), I have been an evaluator for the state since 2004, I have been on the QAST Advisory Committee since 2016.
- I have volunteered for our state conferences as an interpreter since 2006, and from 2018-2021 I served as president of Oklahoma Registry for the Deaf (OKRID). I have worked with Oklahoma Educational Interpreter Training Institute (OETI) since 2018. This is an organization that works with lower-level interpreters to achieve higher certification. I am a member of the Oklahoma Association of the Deaf (OAD, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), and OKRID.
Richard Mullins Award -OKRID 2024
Richard Mullins was seen as one of the most supportive deaf individuals for interpreters. He presented workshops which allowed Oklahoma to be seen as a model for other states. He and his wife attended every OKRID conference and help mold OKRID into what it is today. He did all this of his own goodwill without request for payment. Richard was a warm and caring individual whose mission was to help interpreters succeed. To honor his memory OKRID established the Richard Mullins Award.
Timeline
Contract Interpreter
Lango
07.2023 - Current
Interpreter/Mentor
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
08.2020 - Current
VRS Interpreter/Community Interpreter
Sorenson
08.2006 - 04.2023
Master of Science - ASL/English Interpreting
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Psycology
University of Arizona Global Campus
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