معرفی
Carmen Steen serves as an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Sign Language Interpreting at the Sharon Lust School of Education, Augustana University, where she has taught since 2009 after 18 years at the South Dakota School for the Deaf and community interpreting experience. She holds an M.A. in Education and maintains the highest professional certifications in sign language interpretation.
Education:
- Bachelor of Education, University of Sioux Falls
- M.A. in Education
Professional Expertise: Steen specializes in American Sign Language instruction and educational interpreting, with research interests focusing on ASL pedagogy, interpreter assessment methodologies, and accessibility in educational settings. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical application in deaf education.
Professional Recognition:
- NAD V (Master) interpreting certification
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.8
- American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) level 4.5
- Qualified Level Certification from American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA)
Professional Service: Steen has held multiple leadership positions on the South Dakota Interpreter's Association Board, contributing to policy development and professional standards for sign language interpreters across the state.
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