Presented at the 2026 Summit

Foundations of Effective Mentorship in Interpreter Training

0.2 CEUs, PS

Effective mentorship plays an important role in interpreter growth, professional development, and long term success within the field. This workshop explores the foundations of mentorship within interpreter education and professional practice, including communication strategies, constructive feedback, goal setting, and relationship building between mentors and mentees. Participants will examine approaches for creating supportive learning environments while encouraging professional accountability, confidence, and skill development.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.7/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.7/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.7/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    The most energetic and wonderful presenter, as always. Thank you!!!!!

  • Summit Attendee

    It was a good topic with a lot of ideas for mentoring. Thank you from your wealth of knowledge and experience.

  • Summit Attendee

    Organized and informative workshop. Nigel Howard is always a wonderful presenter.

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.