Kylie Kirkpatrick

Dedicated and culturally competent ASL Interpreter with over 16 years of experience facilitating effective communication between Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HoH), and hearing individuals. Skilled in diverse interpreting environments including educational, medical, legal, mental health, and community settings. Committed to linguistic accuracy, ethical interpreting practice per RID Code of Professional Conduct, and fostering accessible, inclusive spaces for the Deaf community.

Freelance ASL Interpreter – Remote/Onsite - Self-Employed - Remote/Onsite

(2010-05)

• Provide on-site and remote interpreting services across medical, educational, legal, and community settings
• Collaborate with agencies such as Sorenson, Purple, and local school districts
• Maintain accurate logs, confidentiality, and adherence to RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Tailor interpreting to suit communication preferences of clients (ASL, PSE, SEE, etc.)

Educational Interpreter - Various Schools

(2010-05)

• Interpreted for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in mainstream classrooms (K–12)
• Collaborated with teachers and IEP teams to ensure access to curriculum and social interaction
• Adapted interpretation to students' language levels and educational goals
• Maintained daily logs and participated in professional development

Medical Interpreter (Contract/PRN) - Various Medical Facilities

(2010-05)

• Provided ASL interpretation in hospital settings including ER, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty clinics
• Assisted with intake, consent, discharge, and family conferences
• Navigated HIPAA-compliant procedures and trauma-informed communication strategies

Associate of Arts - Interpreter Training Program (ITP) - Santa Rosa Junior College (2000-06)

Bachelor's Degree - Deaf Studies/ASL - California State University Sacramento (2018-06)

Master's Degree - Psychology - Grand Canyon University (2022)