Pushing your Performance

HOW TO SELF-ASSESS AND IMPROVE YOUR INTERPRETING SKILL SET: Tools & Practice for Skills Improvement 

Presented by Eliana Lobo

 This training is for interpreters of all levels of experience, to learn how to self-assess their own skills. The method involves recording oneself and analyzing the most commonly occurring error types, tracking one’s error types, and then according to trends in the tracking data, choosing the appropriate drills and practice material to "move the needle" in the direction of improvement. 

This workshop is for both novice and experienced interpreters, and everyone in between, to learn how to:  Design skills and drills practice to improve their individual performance.

Learn how to self-assess interpreting skills via self-recording and tracking of error types

• What are the most common errors?
• How does one identify and track personal errors?
• Which drills and exercises are most effective?
• Which drills and exercises Should be selected for each error type?

   A webshop is just like an interactive onsite class, but held online through Zoom. During a webshop, you can ask questions and engage in discussion. You may be divided into “break-out” rooms where you’ll be working with other participants on exercises or on practicing a skill. There may be quizzes and polls. So, while there may be some PowerPoint and lecture, this is not like your typical webinar. Your full attention and participation is expected; that’s what makes it fun!

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST 
Check-in at 9:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 9:50 a.m. to sign in.  

 
Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

 $55 NOTIS members, $85 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.　

Via the web (before midnight on May 3rd) . After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

Note: This workshop will be recorded. If you do not agree to this, please do not register.

NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

IMPORTANT: Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements.

Requirements

 Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.

: The workshop is geared towards working interpreters in all fields (court, healthcare, community and educational). There will be several sample participatory and interactive exercises recommended for improving performance for attendees to sample, covering these three areas:  

• Speed
• Memory
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Interpreters will learn how to document and track their progress by learning how to identify errors, measure progress, assess improvement and track individual aspects of performance.   

Attendees will be shown how to set-up an individualized metrics worksheet for tracking their individual progress and skills improvement over time. More importantly, they will learn how to interpret results so as to be able to select the most appropriate targeted drills to make the changes and improvements to specific skills they want to see. 

Links to many free online training resources, practice material, phone apps, computer and technical tools will be shared. 

No refunds can be given after May 1st. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before May 1st. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

 Email to NOTIS Office Manager