Resume / Teaching
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have over ten years experience teaching in two areas: American Sign Language and Theatre Arts. In the arena of ASL, I am certified by ASLTA to teach ASL 1 and ASL 2. In regards to Theatre Arts, I excel in teaching novices the basics of theatre and acting.
SELECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
| ASL Specialist | Eastern KY University | 8/2000 – 5/2002 |
| Provided classroom instruction in the Interpreter Training Program Classes taught were ASL, Voicing, Intro to Interpreting and Pre-Interpreting — for which I developed my own curriculum. | ||
| Adjunct Faculty | So. Puget Sound College | 6/94 – 6/95 |
| Provided classroom instruction for the Interpreter Training Program. Classes included Specialized Sign, Voice-Sign, Practicum and Mock Interpreting. Provided extensive record keeping for tracking the success of this new program. | ||
| Mentor | Seattle Central College | 1/94 – 6/95 |
| Provided one-on-one mentoring for sign language interpreters in a post-secondary setting. | ||
THEATRE ARTS
| Actor / Educator | Story Station Childrens Theatre |
| Story Station specializes in working with teacher of children grades K–4 to teach children's literature and the life lessons which are reflected in the tales. Strictly followed the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) guidelines. | |
| Educator: Acting/Directing | Jewish Community Center |
| Taught a four week program in basic techniques to junior high school kids. Focus on warm–ups, concentration, and backstories for the role. | |
| Student Teacher | MFA Program University. of Louisville |
| As a candidate for the MFA-ACTING degree, student taught in TA#320 "Acting for Non-Majors". | |
EDUCATION
| M.A | Theatre Arts | University of Kentucky |
| B.A. | Theatre, Deafness and Cultural Diversity | Western WA University |
| A.A. | Sign Language Interpreting | L.A. Pierce College |
| Certificate: | Video Production | Bay Area Video Coalition |