Cynthia Fisher

Contact Information

Education

• M.A. in Teaching Interpreting Studies, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR.
• B.A. in ASL -English Interpretation, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO.

Professional/Academic Experience

• National Association of Interpreters for Education, Conference Volunteer
• Interpreters in Education and Instructional Settings, Region IV Representative
• Subject Matter Specialist for Distance Opportunity of Interpreter Training
• Instructional Facilitator for Distance Opportunity of Interpreter Training
• Instructor at Black Hills State University: ASL instruction
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, performance and written
• National Interpreter Certification written
• South Dakota State Licensure
• Freelance and Video Relay Interpreting

Research/Areas of Interest

• Current State of ASL-English Interpreting Programs in the US
• Positive Self Talk to Enhance Interpreters Confidence

Publications/Creative Works

• Thesis: Communicative Equality: Needs Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters in South Dakota
• Instructional Resource Manual: For Use in Conjunction with the Public Schools in Action Videotape Series