Taylor Archer RSLI

1040B Charland Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3K9 | 250.857.5105 | t.archer.interpreting@gmail.com

Registered Sign Language Interpreter

Graduate of the Program of Sign Language Interpretation at Douglas College. Passionate about
interpreting and dedicated to the effective facilitation of communication between Deaf, hard-of-hearing,
and hearing individuals. Very team-oriented, flexible, passionate, and hardworking individual. Ample
experience with volunteer interpreting in a variety of different settings, both through volunteering while
in school and three separate, month-long practicum blocks.

EDUCATION
DIPLOMA | DOUGLAS COLLEGE | SEPTEMBER 2015 MAY 2017
Graduated from the Program of Sign Language Interpretation
Overall GPA of 3.66

YOUTH WITH A MISSION | WASHINGTON, DC | SEPTEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014

Discipleship Training School conducted in American Sign Language Lecture Phase
Studied the Bible for three months in Washington, DC

CAMOSUN COLLEGE | SEPTEMBER 2012 APRIL 2014

American Sign Language including Prep 1-4 and Basic 1-4
General Studies including Psychology, Biology, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Business

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
STUDENT INTERPRETER | VANCOUVER, BC | APRIL 10 MAY 7, 2017
During my third practicum block, I worked closely with experienced interpreters in the community
setting. This included observing, supporting, and interpreting.

STUDENT INTERPRETER | TACOMA, WA (USA) | MARCH 6 MARCH 31, 2017

During my second practicum block, I worked closely with experienced interpreters at a high school and
elementary school. This included observing, supporting, and interpreting.

STUDENT INTERPRETER | VICTORIA, BC | JANUARY 16 FEBRUARY 10, 2017

During my first practicum block, I worked closely with experienced interpreters at a university and
community college. This included observing, supporting, and interpreting.

VOLUNTEER EXERIENCE
STUDENT INTERPRETER | VANCOUVER, BC | FEBRUARY 2016 DECEMBER 2016
Over the course of the program, I volunteered as a student interpreter in a variety of settings including
extracurricular activities and lessons, meetings, camps, workshops, parties, and other community events
resulting in over 100 hours of volunteer interpreting experience.

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SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDER | SEABECK DEAF-BLIND RETREAT | AUG. 27 SEPT. 3, 2016
During my time at Seabeck, I provided support to Deaf-Blind individuals attending the Retreat. This
included guiding, interpreting, and relaying environmental information.

STUDENT INTERPRETER | HORNBY ISLAND DEAF CAMP| JULY 10-21, 2016

I provided interpretation for a variety of activities, settings, and interactions while at the Deaf camp run
by Deaf Youth Today on Hornby Island, BC.

YOUTH WITH A MISSION | THE PHILIPPINES | JANUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015

This was the Outreach Phase of my previously mentioned Discipleship Training School. During this phase,
I volunteered for two months in the Philippines with various organizations that provide services to Deaf
people. This included on month working with kids in a Deaf high school and various Deaf elementary
schools.

WORK EXPERIENCE
CAMP LEADER | DEAF YOUTH TODAY | JUNE 2016 AUGUST 2016
I was one of the leaders of a group of 4-12 kids (depending on the week) with a few other staff on my
team. I served as the group leader for two out of the five weeks that we had kids camps running. I was
responsible for the safety of my group of kids throughout the day.

CAMP LEADER | BABIES TO BIG KIDS | JUNE 2015 AUGUST 2015

I was the leader (with another adult) of 10-15 kids, depending on the week. I was responsible for
supervising the kids during outside play, inside activities, lunch time, snack time, and field trips. I was
also responsible for surface cleaning at the beginning and end of each day, and deep cleaning at the end of
each week.

EDUCATION ASSISTANT | LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | SEPTEMBER 2013 JUNE 2015

I worked closely with three different children (at different times), each with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
two in preschool and one in grade two. I assisted the teacher with the lesson while providing extra
support for the child that I was working with.

MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) February 2016-May 201x
Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI) February 2016-May 201x

REFERENCES
ALANA MCKENNA JEN FERRIS ALAYNA FINLEY
Practicum Mentor Practicum Mentor Previous Employer - DYT
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Phone: 604.512.4288 Phone: 250.418.0981 Email: alayna@fndc.ca
Email: alananadine@gmail.com Email: jenlferris@gmail.com

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