Conference Schedule POSTED - Early Bird Extended to Sept 25th

Turning Deliberate Practice Into Performance


Presented By: Rebekah Snider
Date/Time: Fri. Oct. 24, 2026/ 9am-1pm MT
RID CEUs: 0.4 PS
Presentation Language: Spoken English

Workshop Description:
Interpreting is a practice-based profession that requires intentional, ongoing effort to strengthen and refine our skills. Deliberate Practice provides a structured and purposeful approach to skill development, helping interpreters identify areas for growth and apply targeted strategies for improvement.
In this workshop, participants will gain an introduction to the principles of Deliberate Practice and explore practical techniques for incorporating these methods into their interpreting work. Through guided discussion and application, attendees will learn how to create meaningful practice routines that support both day-to-day performance and long-term professional growth.
Participants will analyze their own interpreting performance, identify skill gaps, and learn how to apply targeted techniques to support meaningful and measurable growth. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a starting point for implementing Deliberate Practice in their own work. 


Workshop Objectives:

As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define Deliberate Practice and how it applies to the interpreting profession
  • Identify strategies to perform Deliberate Practice and how to implement them into their daily work.
  • Analyze their own interpreting product to identify areas of improvement
  • Create an action plan for their own Deliberate Practice

Presenter Bio:

Rebekah Snider is a nationally certified interpreter with nearly two decades of experience across K–12, post-secondary, community, and relay interpreting settings. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Anthropology from the University of Virginia, along with Career Studies Certificates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and American Sign Language from Tidewater Community College. With a strong interest in linguistics, she has studied German, French, and Spanish in addition to American Sign Language.

        Rebekah currently serves as an Educational Interpreter with Virginia Beach City Public Schools and a Relay Interpreter with Sorenson Communications. Rebekah is deeply committed to supporting and empowering her fellow interpreters through both individualized mentorship and collaborative group learning, helping interpreters develop their skills, confidence, and professional practice.

        A Virginia native, Rebekah resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and daughter. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys raising caterpillars in her garden, playing the cello and handbells, and reading.