CertificationsCertifications and their relative importance

Certificates are important in determining an interpreter’s skill level. They can provide some indication as to whether the interpreter is well-trained and professional. A qualified interpreter is likely to be a member of their local association. They should also be a member of the ATA (http://atanet.org/). However, ATA fees are higher, and ATA leads tend to be for out-of-state work. Therefore, some interpreters may not have an ATA Certificate due to either cost or unwillingness to travel. Another source of “certificates” is Continuing Education. Continuing education is certainly crucial (and frequently mandatory, to maintain a license), so any full-time interpreter who is actively working should be able to show a lot of C.E. slips.

Below is a sampling of Certifications and C.E. slips for Stephanie Mann. The C.E. slips are too numerous to upload since she is a full-time interpreter and is constantly attending training sessions on code and conduct, legalities, sight translations, changes in the law at the state and federal level, advanced training in simultaneous interpreting, etc. Please feel free to peruse this sampling of certificates.

 

 

MI Court Certificate

ATA Membership Certificate

MLSD Sight Translating Certificate

MiTiN Simultaneous Interpreting Certificate

MLD Legal Certificate

ATA Code of Conduct Certificate

Testimonials
  • Stephanie is an excellent interpreter, and a true pleasure to work with! She is always on time, professional, and does a great job.

    Michelle Lang, Executive Assistant at 7C Lingo

  • I've worked with her on several cases that I've handled. Great service, and easy to work with.

    Tim (魏昱廷) Wei, Associate Attorney, Hirmiz, Franso, & Associates, PLLC

  • Stephanie is a very professional interpreter. Friendly, quick to respond to appointment requests, and timely with her invoices and paperwork. It has been a real pleasure to work with Stephanie over the last few years. I would recommend her services to anyone.

    Dina Hamze, Owner, Five Star Languages

  • Stephanie is an excellent interpreter! She is very personable and professional. If you require assistance with your Mandarin interpretation, Stephanie is the individual you should be using!

    Erika McNamara, Attorney

  • Stephanie is very active in the interpreting community, both professionally and for charitable, pro-bono causes. She is fluent in both Chinese and English, two languages that could not be any different.

    Mike M., Ware4 Properties

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