Josephine Heyl

4325 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612-655-2663 E-Mail: josephine.heyl@gmail.com Website:
http://josephineheyl.weebly.com

Objective
Ambitious pre-certified interpreter looking to gain experience in a variety of settings

Education
St. Catherine University

September 2011 May 2015

Bachelor of Arts: Interpreting

Magna Cum Laude

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Extremely organized

Cooperative team member

Quick learner

Highly adaptable

Great communication skills

Experience
MERGE
MERGE Leader

2015-2017 position

Plan and host events/workshops focusing on helping people transition from being students to successful
working interpreters.
Provide networking and educational opportunities for students, new interpreters, and seasoned
interpreters in a safe environment.

Project Success
June 10th-16th, 2015
Interpreter Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip
Interpret all information conveyed for one Deaf middle school student
Remain flexible and motivated, given the numerous demands of a BWCA trip, including canoeing,
portaging, rain and bugs
Work effectively with a team interpreter, and help maintain an accessible environment all members of
the group

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

Interpreter Day camp

May 4th-6th, 2015

Interpret numerous sessions relating to the outdoors for a group of Deaf high school students and staff,
including informational workshops, games and meals
Manage interpreting for both large and small groups with a team of three interpreters
Collaborate with camp staff, helping create an accessible and supportive environment for all involved

Metropolitan State University

Interpreting Intern

January 2015 - May 2015

Establish goals related to developing interpreting skills and ethical decision making
Interpret multiple classes under the supervision and with support from two certified staff interpreters
Discuss interpreting work regularly; analyzing successes, challenges as well as demands and controls

Assistantship Mentoring Program

Fall 2014 semester
Teaching Assistant INTP 3050: ASL and English Text Analysis
Assist with class activities; facilitate small group work

 Facilitate teaching of ASL transcription

Meet with students outside of class for tutoring

St. Catherine University ASL/Interpreting Dept.

semesters
ASL Tutor

Fall 2014 / Spring 2015

Meet with students individually during office hours and by appointment

Help students develop ASL receptive and productive skills, as well as specific skills they wish to improve

Volunteer Experience
Helped prepare, organize and interpret during
the first three days of the Certified Deaf Interpreter Conference
Interpreted for arriving guests at the ASLTA Conference,
including check-in, questions, and more.
Ongoing volunteering at various Deaf events throughout the
Twin Cities (MDS, Thompson Hall, ASLBlend, and more)

June 18-20, 2015

June 23-24, 2015
September 2012 - Current