Elisa Speechley is a student at the University of South Florida studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Interpreter Training and a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. She has advanced ASL skills and experience translating English to ASL. Her goal is to become an interpreter for the deaf.

1. ELISA SPEECHLEY
Tampa, FL, 33607​ ·​ (813) 974-5952​ ·​ espeechley@mail.usf.edu
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Ambitious student currently enrolled at University of South Florida, receiving education in the
Communication Sciences and Disorders program in the Interpreter Training division, aiming to become an
interpreter for the deaf.
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❖ Extremely organized
❖ Proficient leader
❖ Quick learner
❖ Attentive
❖ Advanced ASL (American Sign Language) skills
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Howard W. Blake High School of the Arts, Tampa, FL
Member and President of the ASL club
Member of Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor
Society
Graduated with Honors
Master Musician Recipient
4.88 GPA
Graduated 2015
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Concentration in Interpreter Training
Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies
In Progress
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❖ Translated spoken English to ASL for Bethel Assembly of God’s annual production ​Christmas
Around the World​ (2014-2016)
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❖ Contracted private music lessons instructor at Rampello DPS K-8
❖ Contracted musical performer for the Seminole Presbyterian Church
❖ Completed secretarial internships at Bethel Church
❖ Cashier for USF Tampa Bookstore
❖ Office Assistant for USF’s Industrial and Management Systems Engineering department
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❖ Member of Sign of Da Times, LLC; an ASL performance group
❖ Volunteer at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay
❖ Member of ASL Bulls; University of South Florida’s ASL student organization