Professional Development for Interpreters
Christopher Tester offers workshops tailored specifically for practicing sign language interpreters. Drawing on over 15 years of professional interpreting and training experience, these sessions provide practical, grounded learning for interpreters at various stages of their careers.
As a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) who has worked across American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and International Sign, Christopher brings a rare breadth of perspective to interpreter education. His workshops reflect real-world experience in legal, theatre, and community interpreting settings.
Workshop Approach
Each workshop is designed to be interactive and practice-focused. Participants can expect:
- Hands-on exercises grounded in authentic interpreting scenarios
- Discussion of ethical decision-making and professional standards
- Insight into the unique role and value of the Certified Deaf Interpreter
- Strategies for working effectively in Deaf–hearing interpreting teams
Who These Workshops Are For
These sessions are suited to working interpreters seeking to deepen their skills, as well as interpreting students preparing to enter the field. Christopher's experience as an interpreter instructor at CUNY's ASL-English Interpreting program informs the structured, supportive learning environment he creates.
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