Experience

Cascadia College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• American Sign Language Instructor, Senior Associate Faculty

  • Sep 2001 - Present

  I share my Deaf World with hearing college students who want to learn sign language. They learn many ASL rules. The first rule on the first day is there is no voice allowed in my classroom. The students learn about the Deaf culture and its norms; various deaf people who impacted our American history, and Deaf history. All students in my classes have a unique window of opportunity looking into my past experiences being a deaf person. They emerge into my Deaf World by using their their hands… Show more I share my Deaf World with hearing college students who want to learn sign language. They learn many ASL rules. The first rule on the first day is there is no voice allowed in my classroom. The students learn about the Deaf culture and its norms; various deaf people who impacted our American history, and Deaf history. All students in my classes have a unique window of opportunity looking into my past experiences being a deaf person. They emerge into my Deaf World by using their their hands and not their voice. They learn that their hands is their voice, their facial expressions is their tone in their voice, and with practice, they can communicate with anyone who knows signs. I love this job being their teacher. Show less I share my Deaf World with hearing college students who want to learn sign language. They learn many ASL rules. The first rule on the first day is there is no voice allowed in my classroom. The students learn about the Deaf culture and its norms; various deaf people who impacted our American history, and Deaf history. All students in my classes have a unique window of opportunity looking into my past experiences being a deaf person. They emerge into my Deaf World by using their their hands… Show more I share my Deaf World with hearing college students who want to learn sign language. They learn many ASL rules. The first rule on the first day is there is no voice allowed in my classroom. The students learn about the Deaf culture and its norms; various deaf people who impacted our American history, and Deaf history. All students in my classes have a unique window of opportunity looking into my past experiences being a deaf person. They emerge into my Deaf World by using their their hands and not their voice. They learn that their hands is their voice, their facial expressions is their tone in their voice, and with practice, they can communicate with anyone who knows signs. I love this job being their teacher. Show less



Homeschool Connections

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• American Sign Language Instructor

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Sharing my deaf world with the homeschooled kids. I returned to HomeSchool Connections in 2012. I taught classes in the early 2000. I love teaching secondary students. It's so much fun to watch them blossom in their interactions. I love bridging communication with all ages. Sharing my deaf world with the homeschooled kids. I returned to HomeSchool Connections in 2012. I taught classes in the early 2000. I love teaching secondary students. It's so much fun to watch them blossom in their interactions. I love bridging communication with all ages.



Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.

• Volunteer Ambassador

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  As an ambassador I present about Dogs for the Deaf with my service dog. We perform sound demonstrations of my dog alerting me. I explain who the organization is; the types of service dogs they place; the process in getting a certified hearing dog; the requirements; etc. The presentation is free of charge. This is one way to spread awareness about how service dogs work for deaf people. As an ambassador I present about Dogs for the Deaf with my service dog. We perform sound demonstrations of my dog alerting me. I explain who the organization is; the types of service dogs they place; the process in getting a certified hearing dog; the requirements; etc. The presentation is free of charge. This is one way to spread awareness about how service dogs work for deaf people.



Washington Relay Service

• Redmond, WA

• WA Relay Outreach Specialist

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  WA Relay is a free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech disability. We provide free presentations about our services to organizations, companies, agencies, schools, etc. Our presentations are free of charge. We want everyone to have access to the free services so they are accommodated. Just contact me and we can set up a time for me to come out and present to your employees about our services. It's a great… Show more WA Relay is a free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech disability. We provide free presentations about our services to organizations, companies, agencies, schools, etc. Our presentations are free of charge. We want everyone to have access to the free services so they are accommodated. Just contact me and we can set up a time for me to come out and present to your employees about our services. It's a great demonstration that will open up your world. Show less WA Relay is a free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech disability. We provide free presentations about our services to organizations, companies, agencies, schools, etc. Our presentations are free of charge. We want everyone to have access to the free services so they are accommodated. Just contact me and we can set up a time for me to come out and present to your employees about our services. It's a great… Show more WA Relay is a free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech disability. We provide free presentations about our services to organizations, companies, agencies, schools, etc. Our presentations are free of charge. We want everyone to have access to the free services so they are accommodated. Just contact me and we can set up a time for me to come out and present to your employees about our services. It's a great demonstration that will open up your world. Show less