asl/English interpreter

My name is Klijah Mitchell. Since the age of 5 years old, I have had a passion to speak different languages. I have taken a variety of language classes such as Russian, Italian, Japanese, and graduated high school through a French immersion program . While in high school, I also discovered a new fascination with American Sign Language (ASL) and decided to teach myself the basics of ASL. As an adult, I am formalizing my education to become an  ASL Interpreter. Currently, I am a US Army veteran  with an associates degree in Interpreter Education from Blue Ridge Community College, NC.  Now a student at Gallaudet University pursuing my  B.A.I (Bachelors in Interpretation). While in North Carolina, I hosted local Deaf events in the Fayetteville, NC area. I now live in Washington, DC. With the support of my local Deaf community, I am continuously improving my skills in ASL and have developed a better understanding and appreciation for Deaf culture.