Distance Mentoring

If you are unable to find a mentor in your area, you may want to take advantage of this service as a way of determining your readiness for a performance test, or as part of your test preparation. Distance mentoring can be conducted in a number of ways, but the most preferable is to use Skype, which is free to download.

You must have a webcam and the capability to record yourself interpreting. These video files can be sent via a free online large file transfer service such as YouSendIt or TransferBigFiles.

In each Skype meeting, you will receive specific feedback on the work you have sent, suggestions for remediation of problems, resources to use for development of specific skills, and advice on interpreting issues that you are currently dealing with. The fee is $150 for four sessions or $40 per session (subject to change). Sessions can be held one to four times per month.

To set up mentoring, Contact Us and request the initial mentoring form.

Here is what some interpreters who have made use of Xenia's mentoring have to say:
 

I stepped out of the interpreting profession many years ago and Xenia encouraged me to come back. My first step was to take Terp Savvy's online NIC prep course. Once I passed the written portion of the NIC exam, I was hooked, but I knew I couldn't move toward my goal of certification without support. When mentoring with Xenia I especially appreciate how she is able to offer constructive and detailed feedback in a completely non-intimidating manner.   - Rhonda Geldin

Xenia is an awesome mentor. She raises the bar for interpreters and for the profession, and is truly inspirational to work with. She has helped me tremendously in improving my interpreting skills. If you have an opportunity to work with her, do it.   - Ali Ann Artis

Mentoring with Xenia is a wonderful experience. Her feedback is honest and straightforward. She is easy to work with and is helping me tremendously. My confidence and my skills are improving with her direction.  - Marlayne Williams

Xenia has a gift to give feedback in a positive, constructive manner. She has a wealth of knowledge about the interpreting profession and all of the terminology that goes with the trade. She is a joy to work with; as a new interpreter I feel privileged.   - Jeanne Collins

If you are a current mentee, you may pay mentoring fees here.