Tiffany Harding, B.A.

250 W Peachtree Dr
Toquerville, UT 84774
406-781-1747
hardinglarsen06@gmail.com
EDUCATION
M.S.

University of North Florida

ASL/English Interpreting
Concentration: Interpreting Pedagogy

Projected 12/2015

B.A.

University of Northern Colorado

Majored in ASL/English Interpreting with emphasis in
K-12 interpreting

12/2011

A.A.

Salt Lake Community College

Interpreter Training Program

3/1998

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Leadership
Interpreter Programs Manager
Southern Utah Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (SUDHHP)
St. George UT

3/2015-current

Case Manager

3/2014-09/2014

SUDHHP
St George, UT
Interpreter Coordinator
Dixie State University
St George, UT

8/2013-07/2014

Coordinating Interpreter
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind (MSDB)
Great Falls, MT

7/2009-07/2013

Interpreting
Staff Interpreter
SUDHHP St George, UT

1/2014-current

Staff Interpreter

8/2013-current
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Dixie State University St George, UT

Video Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
St. George, UT

7/2014-current

Educational Interpreter
Washington County School District
St George, UT

8/2013-current

Contract Interpreter
ASL Communication

12/2013-current

Contract Interpreter
Interpreter Connection

9/2013-03/2015

Contract Interpreter
Montana Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

6/2004-07/2013

Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor

Montana School for the Deaf and Blind
Great Falls, MT

11/2001-7/2013

PRESENTATIONS
Demand-Control Schema
Presentation for rural interpreters of Southern Utah
Goal: Teach an ethical decision making process that promotes success
all involved in an interpreted interaction

6/2014

10 Step Analysis
Presentation for K-12 Interpreters
Goal: Learn how to self-assess interpreting work

4/2014

Because Youre Worth It

Presentation presented with two other co-workers.
Goal: Teach interpreters how to care for themselves in a high stress job
For Southern Utah Interpreters
For Utah School for the Deaf and Blind interpreter
For Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference

2/2014
6/2014
8/2014

Classifiers for sexual signs

Presentation for Montana School for the Deaf and Blind employees
Goal: Provide ASL classifier explanations and how the classifiers
could be used in inappropriate contexts

10/2012

Sign Language Proficiency Interview

Presentation for Montana School for the Deaf and Blind employees

8/2012

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Goal: Explain and clarify staff required skill sets related to the SLPI

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification (RID NIC)
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
Scored 4.6/5 for Secondary PSE
Scored 4.2/5 for Secondary ASL

11/2007
3/2005
10/2009

Sign Language Proficiency Interview

Rating: Advanced Plus

8/2012

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
University of Northern Colorado
Leadership and Supervision Certificate

2014

Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)

SLPI evaluator training

2011

Troy University
Master Mentor Program

2005

INTERNSHIPS
University of Northern Colorado
Distance Opportunities Interpreter Training Center
Colorado Department of Education training for K-12 Interpreters
Teacher: Robyn Dean - concentrated training for Demand/Control Schema

6/2015

Utah Interpreter Program

Utah Office of Rehabilitation: Community interpreting
Mentor: Jennifer Storrer, Michelle Draper

6/2011

HONORS AND AWARDS

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Montana Association of the Deaf Distinguished Service

Award for Excellence in Interpreting and Leadership

6/2013

Montana School for the Deaf and Blind: Most Valuable Peer
As voted on by staff; requires at least three nominations to receive

6/2011
6/2012
6/2013

Spirit Award in Leadership at the RID Region IV Conference

8/2012

Office of Special Education Program Scholarship (Full)

Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Staff Appreciation Award
As determined by administrative staff

6/2009-12/2011
6/2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
RID Interpreters in Educational and Instructional Setting (IEIS)
Member Section Chair

2013-2015

RID Interpreters in Educational and Instructional Setting (IEIS)

Member Section Vice-Chair

2012-2013

RID

2008-2013
Local Test Administrator

Eagle Mount Therapeutic Recreation

Outdoor recreation for individuals with disabilities
Volunteer for skiing, rafting, and horsemanship

2010-2013

Conference of Educational Administrators for Schools and Programs for the Deaf(CEASD)
Staff interpreter for National Conference
Montana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
President

2008

2005-2007

RID Region IV Conference

Treasurer

2006

Montana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Treasurer

2003-2005

MEMBERSHIPS
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Montana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

2007-current
2013-current
2002-2013

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Montana Association of the Deaf

Great Falls Club of the Deaf

2007-2013
2010-2013

REFERENCES
Tearra Donovan, B.S.
Hamilton Relay
Outreach Coordinator
6655 Boulder Highway #2162
Las Vegas, NV 89122
202-509-0169 (VP)
Tearra.l.donovan@gmail.com
Kelly Bunting, B. A.
ASL/English Interpreter
Dixie State University
225 S 700 E
St. George, UT 84770
435-632-1422
buntingbunch@gmail.com
Grant Pemberton, M.S.W.
Director
Southern Utah Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
1067 E Tabernacle Ste. 10
St. George, UT 84770
435-652-2457
gpemberton@utah.gov

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY (SUMMARY)

I believe every person has the ability to find answers from within. This core belief shapes
the three foundations I believe should be a part of all ASL/English Interpreter Education
Programs. The core beliefs are 1) interpreting is much more than the ability to use two
languages fluently, 2) the more engaged interpreters are in seeking solutions and learning, the
more they are able to retain the information gleaned, and 3) interpreters who are civic minded
and believe they are an active part of the community find more success and job fulfillment. I
aim to engage directly with students and provide meaningful, interactive activities that encourage
reflective thinking. Engaged and reflective students will graduate with the ability to search
within themselves to find all the tools and resources they need to be effective ASL/English
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interpreters. Also, by providing a learning environment that requires examination of the beliefs
of others, graduates have the skills necessary to become active community member who can
evoke positive relationships between non-deaf and deaf consumers.
Complete Teaching Philosophy available upon request.

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