Gerardo Di Pietro
American Sign Language Teacher at California School for the Deaf-Fremont- Claim this Profile
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Dave Morrison
I highly recommend Gerardo to anyone interested in enhancing their ASL language skills or working as a theatrical interpreter. Gerardo has worked with my interpreting students during their studies and he is getting excellent reviews. He is considerate, knowledgeable and encouraging to students, helping them understand ASL through the eyes of a Deaf professional. As a Sign Coach, he works as a team: never demanding, degrading or condescending. He listens to the theatrical interpreter and builds upon their skills by offering suggestions, restructuring of the language and providing a consumer's perspective. He keeps the audience in mind and helps the interpreter match their vision to the Deaf audience member, always remembering that the audience enjoyment is the top priority. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Dave Morrison
I highly recommend Gerardo to anyone interested in enhancing their ASL language skills or working as a theatrical interpreter. Gerardo has worked with my interpreting students during their studies and he is getting excellent reviews. He is considerate, knowledgeable and encouraging to students, helping them understand ASL through the eyes of a Deaf professional. As a Sign Coach, he works as a team: never demanding, degrading or condescending. He listens to the theatrical interpreter and builds upon their skills by offering suggestions, restructuring of the language and providing a consumer's perspective. He keeps the audience in mind and helps the interpreter match their vision to the Deaf audience member, always remembering that the audience enjoyment is the top priority. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Dave Morrison
I highly recommend Gerardo to anyone interested in enhancing their ASL language skills or working as a theatrical interpreter. Gerardo has worked with my interpreting students during their studies and he is getting excellent reviews. He is considerate, knowledgeable and encouraging to students, helping them understand ASL through the eyes of a Deaf professional. As a Sign Coach, he works as a team: never demanding, degrading or condescending. He listens to the theatrical interpreter and builds upon their skills by offering suggestions, restructuring of the language and providing a consumer's perspective. He keeps the audience in mind and helps the interpreter match their vision to the Deaf audience member, always remembering that the audience enjoyment is the top priority. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Dave Morrison
I highly recommend Gerardo to anyone interested in enhancing their ASL language skills or working as a theatrical interpreter. Gerardo has worked with my interpreting students during their studies and he is getting excellent reviews. He is considerate, knowledgeable and encouraging to students, helping them understand ASL through the eyes of a Deaf professional. As a Sign Coach, he works as a team: never demanding, degrading or condescending. He listens to the theatrical interpreter and builds upon their skills by offering suggestions, restructuring of the language and providing a consumer's perspective. He keeps the audience in mind and helps the interpreter match their vision to the Deaf audience member, always remembering that the audience enjoyment is the top priority. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Experience
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California School for the Deaf-Fremont
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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American Sign Language Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
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Berkeley City College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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American Sign Language Adjunct Faculty
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Jan 2013 - Present
Teach courses in American Sign Language: ASL level 1, and 3, & Classifiers Develop a syllabus and curriculum for student needs Provide learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking Assess students' narratives and dialogues Teach courses in American Sign Language: ASL level 1, and 3, & Classifiers Develop a syllabus and curriculum for student needs Provide learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking Assess students' narratives and dialogues
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California State University - East Bay
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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American Sign Language Lecturer
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
Teach and assess receptive and expressive skills on ASL level 1 Provide students' assessments Includes intensive practice and individual evaluation Produce energetic and creative facilitation that brings out the best in students and staff Teach and assess receptive and expressive skills on ASL level 1 Provide students' assessments Includes intensive practice and individual evaluation Produce energetic and creative facilitation that brings out the best in students and staff
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Ohlone College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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American Sign Language & Deaf Studies Adjunct Faculty
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Jun 2017 - May 2019
Teach and Assess students Assess the course Students Learning Outcomes (SLO Assessment) Work on the program review and program improvement objectives (PIOs) Teach and Assess students Assess the course Students Learning Outcomes (SLO Assessment) Work on the program review and program improvement objectives (PIOs)
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Skyline College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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American Sign Language Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2014 - May 2019
Plan & develop a variety of instructional objectives and experiences appropriate to ASL program goals Teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum in ASL Design learning experiences for characteristics of individual students through classes, individual instruction, and self-directed learning Plan & develop a variety of instructional objectives and experiences appropriate to ASL program goals Teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum in ASL Design learning experiences for characteristics of individual students through classes, individual instruction, and self-directed learning
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American Sign Language Conversation Instructor
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Taught children and family members improve on ASL conversation, grammar, and facial expressions Leaded engaging learners to use everyday phrases in conversation Analyzed learners' receptive and expressive readiness activities Taught children and family members improve on ASL conversation, grammar, and facial expressions Leaded engaging learners to use everyday phrases in conversation Analyzed learners' receptive and expressive readiness activities
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Family ASL Videophone Program Tutor
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
Tutored children/parents/family members ASL on video conference Tutored children/parents/family members ASL on video conference
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Assistant Coach
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
Assisted head in weekly duties including meetings, practices and games Assisted head in weekly duties including meetings, practices and games
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Edmonds School District
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead American Sign Language Instructor
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
- Planned units that integrate Deaf Culture within the learning of sign language - Leaded up activities in sign production development - Communicated class content to be learned - Planned units that integrate Deaf Culture within the learning of sign language - Leaded up activities in sign production development - Communicated class content to be learned
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American Sign Language Educator/Advisor
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
- Planned units that integrated Deaf Culture within the learning of sign language - Provided class interactive activities - Assessed students' ASL skills in examinations - Coached students in ASL competitions - Planned units that integrated Deaf Culture within the learning of sign language - Provided class interactive activities - Assessed students' ASL skills in examinations - Coached students in ASL competitions
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Western Oregon University
Master of Science in Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education -
2015 - 2016
Gallaudet University
Master's degree, M.A. in Sign Language Education -
1993 - 2000
Gallaudet University
BS, Physical Education -
St. Mary's Secondary, Toronto Ontario
High School Diploma
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