Abigail Piorkowski

Experience
Education INTERPRETING INTERNSHIP JAN-APRIL 2024
Was an intern at the Junior High and Elementary schools in Concord, IN
GOSHEN COLLEGE
the spring semester of my senior year in college. Worked with 2
*Bachelor’s Degree in American
experienced and qualified interpreters. Received incredibly helpful
Sign Language Interpreting
feedback on my interpreting skills. After a short while at the schools, I
* April 2024 Graduate
was interpreting full days. My interpreting improved and developed
KALAMAZOO VALLEY
significantly throughout this time.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
* American Sign Language (ASL
DEAF CAMP VOLUNTEER JUNE 25-30, 2023
classes 1-3)
Volunteered for a week at a Deaf camp in Indiana in June of 2023. Was
part of the camp counselors’ team, and worked with ages 3-8. I had a
Skills
great experience as I bonded with the kids throughout the week, and
 Desire to learn and improve strengthened my ASL productive and receptive skills.
 Dedication and motivation
 Organization and prioritization PERFORMANCE INTERPRETING 3 SEMESTERS
Interpreted 3 community plays as a student interpreter. Worked with 1-2
References additional interpreters, communicating to be clear, accurate, and on

COLLEEN GEIER schedule. I attended rehearsals of the show and met with team members

Director of the Interpreting often to study the play, our characters, and our team signing.

Program at Goshen College

cageier@goshen.edu CHAPEL/CONVOCATION INTERPRETING
Interpreted chapel and convocations as a student interpreter at Goshen

DIANA BOUSSOM College. Utilized and practiced the experience of interpreting with a

Professor at Goshen College team and in front of an audience.

dcboussom@goshen.edu

ABIGAIL.PIORKOWSKI@GOSHEN.EDU ٠ GOSHEN, IN ٠ 269.423.2462

Employment History

HOSTESS/WAITRESS 11/2017 to 07/2021 CREW MEMBER 06/2022 to 08/2024

D.Coy Ducks LLC, Lawton, MI Culvers, Goshen, IN

* Worked in high-pressure environments while staying *Excelled in every position in the front of the

focused and organized restaurant, interacting with both hearing and

* Waited on tables with hearing and Deaf customers Deaf customers.

* Made minimal mistakes on orders * Asked questions for advancements of my skills

* Kept up to date on changes to provide the best service and work

* Communicated with my team clearly and efficiently *Learned from feedback on my mistakes and

* Created a friendly, pleasant environment for the improved

customers * Was responsible for managing stations by
myself

Other Community Involvement

ASL CLUB
GRADE-SCHOOL BAND
WORSHIP TEAM MEMBER
LIBRARY STORY TIME
HORSEBACK RIDING
VOLUNTEER AT THE GOSHEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM