My Education

Peg Jackowsky, NIC, NAD-IV, EIPA

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Certified NIC-C secured May, 2010
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Certified NAD IV secured July, 2001
EIPA - Educational Interpreters Proficiency Certificate secured October, 2005

My Credentials

I offer expertise in the field of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting with over 20 years of freelance experience in many different settings, including government, medical, corporate, psychiatric, legal, political, educational, video relay, and many more. I have worked as a video interpreter for various companies as well as providing CART, Communication Access Real-time Translation, services in courtrooms throughout New Jersey. In the educational setting, I have held contracts with many New Jersey schools including Ramapo College, Neptune public schools, Kean University, Gibbs College, and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

I have extensive experience with individuals who are Deaf/Blind and/or people who have multiple disabilities. I have worked in both the NJ and NY areas. Call me to discuss my qualifications or ask me about your sign language interpreting needs. I offer very competitive rates.

I have also been a sign language teacher for over 15 years. I have taught sign language classes to adults and student interpreters. In total, I have more than 20 years of experience interpreting ASL and working with deaf individuals.

1974 Graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Elizabeth, NJ
1996 Graduate of Union County College, Cranford, NJ, AAS Human Services Interpreting for Deaf
2003 – 2010 Thomas Edison State College, BSHuS Human Services with Specialized Populations