Sign Language Interpreter Cover Letter

Please consider me for the sign language interpreter opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership, coaching, and mentoring to contracted vendors and employees to advance the integration of deaf cultures and effective sign language instruction.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Certification from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or equivalent
• Completion of a formal interpreter training program or equivalent
• Familiarity with the use of technology and assistive equipment to facilitate communication access
• Advance level license minimum, Master level preferred
• Training and/or experience as a mentor
• Cultural and linguistic competence in ASL and English
• Communicate efficiently and regularly
• Encouraging and supportive

I am excited to be applying for the position of sign language interpreter. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general classroom assistance in general education or special education classrooms or occasional sign language instruction in mainstream classrooms.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in K-12 academic setting preferred
• Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Associate's in Interpreter Training, Deaf Education, ASL, Special Education (with appropriate emphasis in deafness), or Communications (with appropriate emphasis such as deaf education)
• A Near-native or native fluency in ASL preferred
• Experience in a post-secondary educational environment as a certified interpreter
• Experience administering Deaf/HH programs in private and/or public institutions
• Completion of a nationally accredited Interpreter Training Program
• National Interpreter Certification

Please consider me for the sign language interpreter opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to deaf/hard of hearing students by transmitting spoken messages and environmental cues using sign language.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Certification of completion in a sign language program
• Sign language interpreting license issued by the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC)
• Level of licensure intermediate or higher
• Membership with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and adherence to tenets within the RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct require
• Have at least passed the written tests for RID or BEI
• RID Certification, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) level 3, or similar National Certification preferred within 18 months of employment
• Adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct as outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) – Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) or Equivalent grandfathered level

In response to your job posting for sign language interpreter, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for interpreting services for children and adults including sign language transliteration and interpreting services, tactile and close vision services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge and experience with manual and oral interpreting/transliteration techniques in higher education
• Knowledge of, adherence to, and current membership in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
• Commitment to the Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET) program of RID
• Preference given to an interpreter who has proven experience and excels in upper-division and graduate-level courses
• Successful completion of a Deaf and Hard of Hearing screening assessment
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Interpreter Certification Program
• Appropriate certifications and licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC)
• Intermediate Level license minimum and Advanced level preferred

In response to your job posting for sign language interpreter, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for sign-language interpreting/transliteration in various settings including classrooms, meetings, tutoring, testing, campus events and special assignments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Documented experience interpreting in a wide range of settings including interpretations from ASL to spoken English and spoken English to ASL
• Documented experience working in interpreting teams
• Demonstrate interpreting skills proficient for interpreting at the post-secondary level (assessed at interview)
• Demonstrate mastery of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and extensive vocabulary
• Thorough knowledge of methods and theories for producing accurate and proficient ASL/English interpretations
• Thorough knowledge of the interpreting process to accurately convey the register, tone, intent, and content of the interpreted message
• Thorough knowledge of various interpreting models and the application of the RID CPC to the various models
• Documented experience developing and delivering professional development workshops or training opportunities