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Nena Rios

Nena Rios

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

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location of Nena RiosEl Paso, Texas, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Coordinator of American Sign Language/ Disability Services at The University of Texas at El Paso

  • Education

    • Sam Houston State University (Candidate)

      2022 -
      Master of Education - MEd Special Education-Transition Services

    • The University of Texas at El Paso

      2014 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Multi-Disciplinary Studies, Emphasis: Language Acquisition

      Activities and Societies: HonorSociety.org 5/5/2015- Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society10/20/2015- UTEP Honor Society

    • El Paso Community College

      2001 - 2003
      Associate of Applied Science Degree Sign Language/ Interpreter Preparation

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

  • Experience

    • El Paso Community College

      Mar 2003 - Oct 2003
      Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

    • Regional Day School Program for the Deaf El Paso I.S.D.

      Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
      Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

    • Ysleta Independent School District

      Sept 2006 - Aug 2016
      Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

    • The University of Texas at El Paso

      Sept 2017 - now

      • American Sign Language/ Disability Services Coordinator

        Mar 2015 - now

      • Sign Language Instructor

        Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Department of Assistive Rehabilitative Services Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

      Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
      Sept 2004

    • Job Skills Trainer/Job Coach for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

      University of North Texas Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment
      Jan 2017

    • Job Skills Training/Job Coach for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

      University of North Texas Workspace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment
      Jan 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nena Rios
      UTEP Honor Society University of Texas at El Paso Oct 2015
    • Awarded to Nena Rios
      Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society University of Texas at El Paso Mar 2015
    • Awarded to Nena Rios
      El Paso Community College El Paso Community College Dean's List 2004
    • Awarded to Nena Rios
      El Paso Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society May 2002
    • Awarded to Nena Rios
      El Paso Community College President's List - May 2002

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Youth Leadership Forum Fall 2013 on Oct 2013
      Youth Leadership Forum Fall 2013Associated with Nena Rios

    • Sign Language Interpreter

      Issued by Abundant Church on May 2004
      Abundant ChurchAssociated with Nena Rios

    • Sign Language Interpreter Mentor

      Issued by Abundant Church on Jan 2014
      Abundant ChurchAssociated with Nena Rios

    • Sign Language Interpreter Mentor

      Issued by The University of Texas at El Paso on Jan 2017
      The University of Texas at El PasoAssociated with Nena Rios

    • Sign Language Teacher

      Issued by REL Washington Elementary Ysleta ISD on Jan 2012
      REL Washington Elementary Ysleta ISDAssociated with Nena Rios