Renee

Hi, my name is Renee Dougherty.  I am a sign language interpreter and instructor.  I have been working with American sign language for 15 years.   I am passionate about bringing the world of sign language to children.   My love for the language began when I took a beginning ASL class with my sister after my first daughter was born.  After a few more classes I began teaching art and gym to Deaf children at a residential school.  After the birth of my second daughter, I began interpreting in an educational setting.  From there I was accepted into a Community Interpreter Training program and began my career as an American Sign Language Interpreter.  I worked as a freelance interpreter for many years as we welcomed my third child, a son, into the family.  I currently work as a video relay interpreter and I do some freelance interpreting as well.  I have recently decided to share my passion by teaching sign language.  I created presentations for scouts and developed an after school club curriculum for elementary school students.  I hold an Intermediate interpreting license in Illinois and  I am an Independant Certified Instructor with the Baby Signs program.  Through the program I have also received certification in Early Childhood Education training enabling me to bring Baby Signs to Day Care and Pre-schools.  Click the "Contact Us" tab to email me for more information.