Testimonials

Testimonial by Daniel Mroz:
RaVen is a wonderful Master Tutor and extremely friendly person. In the year I have worked with her, she has helped me hone my skills, graduate my Interpreter Training Program, and move on my way towards becoming a certified interpreter.
RaVen is great with all of her students, providing them with meaningful and beneficial outside experience, and is a perfect tutor for any level of signer!
Update from Daniel:
May 2013
Hi RaVen,
I just got the happy news... I AM CERTIFIED!! Even though we haven't met in a while, I want to thank you for all of your help. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you! Thanks!
Daniel
-Daniel Mroz
Graduate, Portland Community College
Sign Language Interpreter Program
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Interpreting resources @
www.ASL-interpreting.wikispaces.com
RaVen is a wonderful Master Tutor and extremely friendly person. In the year I have worked with her, she has helped me hone my skills, graduate my Interpreter Training Program, and move on my way towards becoming a certified interpreter.
RaVen is great with all of her students, providing them with meaningful and beneficial outside experience, and is a perfect tutor for any level of signer!
Update from Daniel:
May 2013
Hi RaVen,
I just got the happy news... I AM CERTIFIED!! Even though we haven't met in a while, I want to thank you for all of your help. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you! Thanks!
Daniel
-Daniel Mroz
Graduate, Portland Community College
Sign Language Interpreter Program
--
Interpreting resources @
www.ASL-interpreting.wikispaces.com

Testimonial by Megan Warnke
My score before working with you was only a 37%. So in two months I went up by 16%. That is an amazing feat in itself. I am proud of my growth and progress. Here are my plans. I am going to continue to tutor with you. I think you are amazing. You have brought out a confidence in me that I haven't seen in many years. You have given me the confidence to take the EIPA. Before tutoring with you I would have never even thought that I would be ready or even think I could be ready to take the EIPA. Thank you!
May 31, 2012
Portland, Oregon
My score before working with you was only a 37%. So in two months I went up by 16%. That is an amazing feat in itself. I am proud of my growth and progress. Here are my plans. I am going to continue to tutor with you. I think you are amazing. You have brought out a confidence in me that I haven't seen in many years. You have given me the confidence to take the EIPA. Before tutoring with you I would have never even thought that I would be ready or even think I could be ready to take the EIPA. Thank you!
May 31, 2012
Portland, Oregon
Testimonial from a web-cam ASL Interpreting Student Nicole Barnes
Just wanted to say Hello! I am now learning to interpret for a small ASL class for a friend and although it was nervewracking, I did it! Thanks to the opportunity of watching you interpret, I felt so impressed - it inspired me to do the best I can.
ASL ITP Student
East Windsor, NJ
Just wanted to say Hello! I am now learning to interpret for a small ASL class for a friend and although it was nervewracking, I did it! Thanks to the opportunity of watching you interpret, I felt so impressed - it inspired me to do the best I can.
ASL ITP Student
East Windsor, NJ
Testimonial by Bethany
I really want to utilize you. I work well with your methodology and personality.
All the best,
VRI Interpreter
Sept 23, 2015
I really want to utilize you. I work well with your methodology and personality.
All the best,
VRI Interpreter
Sept 23, 2015
Testimonial: Carolyn W.
Thank you. It’s truly amazing what I am learning from you.
Portland, Oregon
Thank you. It’s truly amazing what I am learning from you.
Portland, Oregon

Testimonial from University of Northern Colorado ASL Interpreting Student: Karen Bradley
As a senior in one of the only online bachelor's programs for ASL-English interpreting in the nation, I work with RaVen in order to ensure my interpreting quality. Working with her has benefitted me in numerous ways. One activity that we use to improve my skills is to interpret TED Talks. This past week I interpreted a TED Talk from which RaVen gave me constructive feedback that allowed me to think about my interpreting process and production. In addition, RaVen then interpreted the same text to show me a more visual and ASL production. I recognized my strengths and weaknesses through seeing her work and we were able to discuss the various aspects of the interpretations. This process has helped me greatly and I look forward to continue working with RaVen.
Update: March of 2014
I was so encouraged and motivated after our session today! You really inspire me to work hard and make improvements! Thank you for your hard work with me!!
As a senior in one of the only online bachelor's programs for ASL-English interpreting in the nation, I work with RaVen in order to ensure my interpreting quality. Working with her has benefitted me in numerous ways. One activity that we use to improve my skills is to interpret TED Talks. This past week I interpreted a TED Talk from which RaVen gave me constructive feedback that allowed me to think about my interpreting process and production. In addition, RaVen then interpreted the same text to show me a more visual and ASL production. I recognized my strengths and weaknesses through seeing her work and we were able to discuss the various aspects of the interpretations. This process has helped me greatly and I look forward to continue working with RaVen.
Update: March of 2014
I was so encouraged and motivated after our session today! You really inspire me to work hard and make improvements! Thank you for your hard work with me!!
Testimonial by K.B.
Thank you so much for helping me get the ASL interpreting job by writing a reference letter for me and I am really looking forward to more conversations with you about my work. Thanks for everything!
September, 2014
Thank you so much for helping me get the ASL interpreting job by writing a reference letter for me and I am really looking forward to more conversations with you about my work. Thanks for everything!
September, 2014
" I have worked with RaVen to improve my ASL skills to a more professional level and also to receive mentoring. RaVen was great to work with. She was very insightful about areas that I needed to improve, and provided skills and techniques that very effective and unlike what I had been taught in previous ASL classes. She was always supportive and encouraging while maintaining a high standard to work up to. I greatly appreciated her sense of humor and patience. I will definitely seek her help again to prepare for the SLPI" L.W. Massachusetts
Testimonial by Z.S.:
RaVen was extremely helpful! She had a lot of useful material and was able to help me pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses. She's very knowledgeable and is able to break things down and explain things in ways that are understandable and detailed. Absolutely one of the most helpful tutors I've ever worked with.
October 21, 2021
RaVen was extremely helpful! She had a lot of useful material and was able to help me pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses. She's very knowledgeable and is able to break things down and explain things in ways that are understandable and detailed. Absolutely one of the most helpful tutors I've ever worked with.
October 21, 2021

Testimonial by L.V. :
Just wanted to let you know I met my goal of a 3+ on the SLPI!!
It was so great to work with you - you are a FANTASTIC teacher and I appreciate your time and expertise.
THANK YOU again for your mentoring.
University of Minnesota ITP Department
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Just wanted to let you know I met my goal of a 3+ on the SLPI!!
It was so great to work with you - you are a FANTASTIC teacher and I appreciate your time and expertise.
THANK YOU again for your mentoring.
University of Minnesota ITP Department
Thursday, May 19, 2022