EDUCATION

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2011-Present, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

            Current Status: Senior. Target Graduation: Spring 2017

            Declared Major:    American Sign Language & Deaf Studies; Emphasis in Interpreting
            Other Areas of Study: Digital Media, Business, Sociology, Philosophy, Theater.
           
2009, Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, California

           Declared Major: American Sign Language

           Other Areas of Study: English, Public Speaking

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2007, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California

           Declared Major: American Sign Language
           Other Areas of Study: Music, Theater
 

1998 Diploma, Northeast Senior High, Pasadena, Maryland

    Extra activities: -All County Chorus: by audition 1995-1997

    Vocal competition against other competing high school choirs. Ratings in
    performance, showmanship, sound, uniformity, language skills and song
    knowledge.

   -State Solo Competitions: first place blue metal ribbon award 1996 -1997

     One on one performance with judging critique followup. Ratings on song
    choice, performance, showmanship, sound, language skills and song
    knowledge. At high school Graduation Ceremony Performed the National
    Anthem as a duet.
    -Show Choir: by audition 1997-1998
    Given Senior music award. Group consisted of six couples to perform
    song with dance. Traveled to public events and various K-12 schools for
    assembly presentations.
    -Electric Guitar Band: lead singer, by audition 1998
    As a new program to our high school, we performed at school assemblies
    and year end Christmas concert.
    -Theater: Cast and Crew member 1997-1998
    Worked on the set of and performed as cast member in, “Wizard of Oz”
    and performed in “My Fair Lady” as, Eliza Doolittle’s maidservants.

   -Color Guard: Team member and recruiter. 1997-1998
    As a new program to our high school, we participated in football games,
    local parades, and joined the band on the field for exhibitions. I designed,
    drew and painted our backdrops for various performances.

 

EMPLOYMENT

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2011-2015 Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah

            -Health Unit Coordinator: Worked on intensive care unit, prepared
            doctor’s orders after and rounds, recognized for my calm and efficient
            demenior during all high stress situations, scheduled medical procedures
            for unit patients, ran various errands, answered phones, greeted patrons,
            stocked office supplies. Designated manager and decorator for annual
            unit Halloween party

2010-2011 Covenant Employment Services, Salt Lake City, Utah

            -Employment Specialist: served as job coach and in some cases, as a life
            coach assisting in resume help, performed mock interviews with clients
            and training on grooming skills. In addition, some clients were Deaf. I
            helped set up, and was required to attend job interviews to provide
            interpreting services. Tracked own hours, attended weekly focus district
            meetings

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INTERNSHIPS

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ASLTA Committee member

USDB Intern, Interpreting 

Signing Time, Two Little Hands Productions, Office Intern

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VOLUNTEER/RELIGIOUS

            Fall 2016, Utah Valley Internship: ASLTA 2017 conference committee; Dan Hoffman

            2001-200, Full Time Missionary: Utah Provo Mission

           -Master Teacher Certification: Memorized all six discussions and read all scriptural standard
            works. (i.e. Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price)

           -Lead Trainer: Oversaw, worked with and reported to the district leader about the other sister
            missionaries in my zone area.
            Trainer of new sister missionaries into the mission field

 

OTHER

          Relief Society Presidency, Second Counselor
          Primary Chorister
          Primary Teacher, Ages 5-9

          Young Women’s Presidency, First Counselor

          Stake Young Women’s Camp Assistant

       

 

MISCELLANEOUS

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          1998 Current Drivers License

          2015 Current Passport - Vacation Locations: France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany