Sophia Moratti

Summative reflection

This term I’ve learned so much, and really had so many great opportunities to evaluate

where I’m at in my professional growth and where I need improvement. One of the biggest

resources has been the Entry to Practice Competencies. I like to periodically look at this to see

where I need to be. Some areas we have yet to learn but it’s nice to look at what I can practice

right now.

One big take away for me this term has been practicing professionalism. This is

something I haven’t thought to in depth about until recently but I’m seeing the importance of

starting that now. Starting to see myself as a profession and conduct myself accordingly is going

to help me build a good reputation. I’ve also learned a bit more about the different way people

think and react to situations. I’m getting better insight to different views and how those are

similar or different to me. Not good or bad, or right or wrong just different.

Another thing I’ve known but want to put more effort into developing is connections with

the Deaf community. I’ve been told since starting my path taking ASL classes how important

this is to my growth and I’ve gone to events and clubs, etc. But during my consumer interview I

really had a “oh wow” moment of the importance of having personal connections. She described

not knowing if she can trust an interpreter if she hadn’t seen them in the community. This really

gave me a push to get my face out there and start making friends within the community.

Another area I’ve noticed needs a ton of improvement is my repetition and recalling

skills. Going through the Patrie books has shown me really well areas that I need a whole lot
more practice in. I struggled a lot with delayed repetition, and I need to sit down and practice

these types of activities some more.

Looking back on this term I’ve had a really difficult time with keeping up with the work

due to personal curveballs life has thrown me as well as dealing with online learning. I’ve delt

with Imposter Syndrome where I don’t feel I’m good enough and keep feeling discouraged. I

think the largest hump I need to get over is trying to accept that I am good enough and if I work

hard, I can do this. This is something I need to tell myself everyday until I believe it.

References:

Entry–to–Practice Competencies for ASL/English Interpreters. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.unco.edu/cebs/asl-interpreting/pdf/asl-english-interpretation/entry-to-
practice-competencies.pdf

Patrie, C. J. (2000). Cognitive processing skills in English. San Diego, CA: Dawnsign Press.

Patrie, C. J. (2009). Cognitive processing skills in ASL. San Diego, CA: DawnSignPress.