Jacob T Alexander, MS, CCI, NIC
Jake is the Sole Member of ScissorTail Interpreting, LLC, a native of Oklahoma, and has been professionally interpreting since 2013.
He previously worked in Special Education coordination and administration before moving to interpreting full time.Â
Jake is an accomplished generalist in healthcare, video relay, and other community settings such as social services. His specialized experience centers around platform interpreting, including conference, business, media, and legal interpreting.
He also presents professionally at the local and state levels on topics related to interpreting, and education for Deaf students.
"My interpreting philosophy centers on creating mutual understanding which feels natural within each participant's cultural and linguistic context, facilitating authentic relationships between the Deaf and hearing communities."
Credentials
National Interpreter Certification
Master Interpreter
Court Interpreter
Elementary PSE 4.0 (2016)
Elementary ASL 5.0 (2021)
Oklahoma
QAST V/V-Department of Rehabilitation Services
Certified-Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma
Registered Educational Interpreter-State Department of Education
Education
Master of Science in ASL/English Interpreting-Pedagogy
University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 2019
Bachelor of Science in Deaf Education
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Chickasha, OK | 2014
Honors
Interpreter of the Year
Sorenson, November 2022
Sorenson, May 2024
Young Alumni Award
USAO Alumni Association, 2020
COEHS 2018-2020 Cohorts for Interpreter Educators Fellowship
University of North Florida, 2019
Graduate Scholarship
University of North Florida, 2018, 2019
Richard Mullins Award
Oklahoma Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 2017
Educational Award
Oklahoma Association of the Deaf, 2017
Volunteer Appreciation Award
Oklahoma Association of the Deaf, 2015
Interpreter of the Year
Sign Language Resource Services, 2015