Timothy S.

Johnston
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EDUCATION

M.A., Sign Language Education, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 2016
B.S., Computer Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, 1991


LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)
ASL Diagnostic and Evaluation Services (ASL-DES), Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Interviewed on October 3, 1014 and received Level 5 rating.

Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)
Michigan Department of Education Low Incidence Outreach (MED-LIO), Lansing, MI
Interviewed on January 5, 2012 and received Superior rating.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

ASL INSTRUCTOR

Current Positions:
2011-present Mott Community College, Flint, MI
2011-present Baker College, Flint, MI
2005, 2010-present Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, Royal Oak and Waterford, MI
2004-present Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Past Positions:
2010-2011 Michigan School for the Deaf Staff and Family Sign Language Program
1996-2004 Bloomfield Hills School District Family Sign Language Program
1992-1994 Royal Oak School District Adult Education Program
1992-1993 Wilkerson Middle School, Madison Heights, MI Adult Education Program

ASL Instruction Materials Used: Signing Naturally (SN) Units I-6, Units 7-12, SN Level 2 Units 13-
17, SN Level 3 Units 18-25, Fingerspelling & Numbering Use DVD/books, Linguistics of ASL and
Classifiers: A Closer Look


PRESENTATIONS

Johnston, T. (2014 & 2013, February). ASL expressions and more Silent Retreat. YMCA Camp
Manitou-lin, Middleville, MI.

Johnston, T. (2013, June). Deaf Culture. Theatre Department. Oakland University, Rochester, MI.

LaPerna, A., Forbes. J. & Johnston, T. (2012, January). ASL and English idioms. Professional
Studies. Madonna University, Livonia, MI.

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LaPerna, A., Forbes. J. & Johnston, T. (2011, October). Understanding and interpreting idioms and
phrases. Sign Language Studies. Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI.

Johnston, T. (2010, May). ASL refresher. Michigan Rehabilitation Services Forum. The Ralph A.
MacMullan Conference Center, Roscommon, MI.

Johnston, T. (1997, July). Politically-correct foreign signs in the world and ASL idioms/expressions.
Silent Retreat. The Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, Roscommon, MI.

Johnston, K., Johnston, T. & Osterhout, M. (1995, February). ASL skills improvements through drills
and games. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint, MI.


ASL/DEAF-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES

Student Interpreter Evaluator, 2010-present
Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI
Develop mock activities and evaluate and mentor interpreting students.

Webmaster, 2002-2015
Michigan Coalition of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, Lansing, MI
Developed and maintained comprehensive information and resource web site, www.michdhh.org.

ASL Performer/Storyteller, 1991-present
Various locations in Michigan
Perform various creative ASL stories using ABC/123 hand-shape formations and provide several
storytelling in ASL to deaf and hard of hearing children.

Substitute Teacher, 2002-2004
Bloomfield Hills School District and Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint MI
Substitute taught various lessons to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Shared Reading Project (SRP) Tutor, 2001-2004
Bloomfield Hills School District
Tutored parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children on book storytelling in ASL.

Kids Of Deaf Adults (KODA) Activity Coordinator, 2000-2003
Deaf Community Advocacy Network, Pontiac, MI
Provided various creative storytelling using hand-shape performances, activities and games in ASL.

ASL Corner Feature Writer, 1992-1999
DeafNation and The Deaf Michigander Newspapers
Wrote numerous feature articles on ASL Idioms and Expressions. Also, wrote various kinds of
articles mostly for The Deaf Michigander Newspaper.

Summer Science Intern, 1991
Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE
Participated in ASL Research, presented on ASL Linguistics Research Concept at Boys Towns
Summer Program for the Gifted Deaf Youth and performed Computer Modeling of auditory system.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Workshops Chairperson, 49th Biennial Michigan Deaf Association Conference, 2003

Ropes Co-facilitator, Michigan Deaf Youth Leadership Camp, Pine Hills Camp, Brighton, MI 1993,
1995, 1997.

State Director, Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant, Michigan Deaf Association, 1996-2001

Delegate (MI), 1994 National Association of the Deaf Conference, Knoxville, KY, 1994


COURSES TAUGHT

Baker College, Flint, MI
ITP111
American Sign Language 1 (4)
ITP112
American Sign Language 2 (4)
ITP113
American Sign Language 3 (4)
ITP131A Fingerspelling I (2)
ITP214
American Sign Language 4 (4)
ITP231
Linguistic Principles (4)
ITP315
American Sign Language 5 (4)
ITP333
Classifiers & Depictions (4)
Mott Community College, Flint, MI
ASL101 American Sign Language 1 (3)
ASL102 American Sign Language 2 (4)
SLIE104 Special Features of ASL (2)
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills and Royal Oak
SLS1000 American Sign Language 1 (3)
SLS1010 American Sign Language 2 (3)
SLS1100 Fingerspelling and Number Use (2)
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
COM114 American Sign Language 1 (4)
COM115 American Sign Language 2 (4)
COM214 American Sign Language 3 (4)


GRADUATE COURSEWORK COMPLETED

ASL 795 Special Topics ePortfolio (1)

ASL 795 Special Topics Professional Preparation (1)

ASL 752 Sign Language Practicum (3)

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LIN 510 Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition (3)

ASL 750 Assessing Sign Language Skills (3)


ASL 743 Curriculum Development for Sign Language Education (3)

ASL 741 Methods of Sign Language Teaching (3)

ASL 724 Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals (3)

ASL 709 Sign Language Media Production (3)


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Suggs, T. (2015, November). The power of courage: A road of adversity. OCC S.I.G.N. Club, Troy
Community Center, Troy, MI.

Penilla, A. R., II. (2015, March). Gestures: prosody and placement in ASL and English. ASLTA
Michigan Chapter. Madonna University, Livonia, MI.

Reifel, A. (2014, May). Dont blink or youll miss it- tweaking the nuance of ASL part 2. ASLTA,
Michigan Chapter. Madonna University, Livonia, MI.

Grupido, N. (2014, November). PAH! presumptions of ASL: hiatus. RID, Michigan Chapter. Baker
College, Flint, MI.

Bridges, B. (2013, November). Complex Classifiers. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Madonna
University, Livonia, MI.

Newell, W., Holcomb, B. R. & Holcomb, S. ASL at work. (2013, July 3). ASLTA National
Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Pudans-Smith, K. (2013, July 5). Classifiers or depiction: Which should be used? ASLTA National
Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Holcomb, B. A. (2013, July 4). Supporting ASL learning with classroom activities. ASLTA National
Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Cagle, K. (2013, July 4). Exploring the roots of ASL: lexical borrowing from Cistercian sign language
and ASLTA certification process. ASLTA National Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Lewis, B. (2013, July 5). Technology in Teaching ASL. ASLTA National Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Cagle, K. & Greer, L. (2013, July 5). Which teaching methods approaches are more successful for
teaching a new language? ASLTA National Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Lewis, B. (2013, July 5). Technology in the classroom. ASLTA National Conference. Charlotte, NC.

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Rankin, M. (2013, July 5). Strategies for teaching ASL linguistics. ASLTA National Conference.
Charlotte, NC.

Reifel, A. (2013, June). Tweaking the nuance of ASL & be a fingerspelling ninja master. ASLTA,
Michigan Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Gamache, K. Jr. (2013, June). From the parts to the whole: Understanding ASL. Sorenson VRS.
Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, MI.

Mather, S. (2012, October). Multi-functional uses of space in ASL & ASL facial grammar. ASLTA,
Michigan Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Penilla, A. R., II. (2012, April). Countries and cities from around the world in ASLand more. OCC
S.I.G.N. Club. Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI.

Bruce, T. (2011, August). ASL semantics, English idioms, classifiers close up, and non manual
signals. Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, MI.


Beldon, J. (2011, March). Certified Deaf Interpreter Workshop. ASL First, LLC, Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Services and Michigan Deaf Association. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
Kalamazoo, MI.

Say, K. (2010, November). History through deafhood. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott Community
College, Flint, MI.

Say, K. (2010, October). Deafhood. Sign Language Studies. Madonna University, Livonia, MI.

Mikos, K., Smith, C. & Lentz, E. M. (2009, June). Signing naturally Units 1-6 instructional workshop.
Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Laird, E. (2009, February). ASL semantics: types of meaning. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott
Community College, Flint, MI.

Clark, S. (2006, April). Community emergency preparedness information network: Train the trainers.
TDI-CEPIN. Cadillac Center, Detroit, MI.

Pillans, B. (2006, December). ASL semantics: "What" different? & which perspective in ASL
storytelling. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Eberwein, E., Gertz, G. & Lentz, E. M. (2006, November). Deafhood. Flint Association of the Deaf
Clubhouse. Flint, MI.

Bruce, T. (2006, March). Face-painting with non-manual signals in ASL. ASL Club. Mott Community
College, Flint, MI.

Riveria, D. (2005, November). How to teach classifiers in classroom setting? ASLTA, Michigan
Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

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Ballard-Weiner, L. (2004, November). Getting tired of using only the signing naturally curriculum? &
Need to add some more creative ideas. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott Community College,
Flint, MI.

Weinstock, J. (2002, June). Putting together the puzzle in ASL/deaf culture classes. ASLTA,
Michigan Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Daniels, M. (2002, April). The miracle and mystery of sign language. ADARA, Michigan Chapter.
Holiday Inn, Flint, MI.

Johnston, E. (2001, April). Classifier p redicates in ASL. RID, Michigan Chapter. Michigan State
University, E. Lansing, MI.

Deschler, J., MacKenzie, S. & Harryman, J. (2000, March). Mini workshop. ASLTA, Michigan
Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Johnston, E. (1999, November). Everything you wanted to know about classifier & the basic
structure of ASL. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI.

Flores, K. (1999, September). ASL Linguistics. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Flint Association of the
Deaf Club, Flint, MI.

Cook, P. (1999, March). Creativity & ASL: ASL literature. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott
Community College, Flint, MI.

Blumerick, M. (1999, February). ASL mouth movements. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Flint
Association of the Deaf Club, Flint, MI.

Naeyaert, S. & Morrison, F. (1998, May). ASL storytelling. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Flint
Association of the Deaf Club, Flint, MI.

MacKenzie, S. (1998, March). ASLTA certification, how? ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Michigan
School for the Deaf Club, Flint, MI.

Greer, L. (1997, October). Development phonology of ASL & megalinguistics. ASLTA, Michigan
Chapter. Mott Community College, Flint, MI.

Reifel, A. & Whiting, W. (1997, March). ASL Repair Shop. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Lansing
Community College, Lansing, MI.

Frelich, P. & Harryman, J. (1996, January). Childrens signs. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Lansing
Community College, Lansing, MI.

Deschler, J. (1996, January). How to get ASLTA certification. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Lansing
Community College, Lansing, MI.

Airgood, C. & Mosher, N. (1996, January). ASL games. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Lansing
Community College, Lansing, MI.

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Belsky, M. & MacKenzie, S. (1995, September). New country signs & ASL numbers. ASLTA,
Michigan Chapter. Flint Association of the Deaf Club, Flint, MI.

Rust, K. (1994, December). ASL Linguistics. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Madonna University,
Livonia, MI.

Deschler, J. (1994, September). ASL classifiers. ASLTA, Michigan Chapter. Mott Community
College, Flint, MI.

Luftner, D., MacKenzie, S. & Belsky, M. (1993, October). Favorite ASL lessons. ASLTA, Michigan
Chapter. Eastover Elementary, Bloomfield, MI.

Cagle, K. (1992, December). ASL teachers seminar. Division of Deafness. The Ralph A. MacMullan
Conference Center, Roscommon, MI.

Mikos, K. (1992, July). ASL linguistics. National Association of the Deaf Conference. Denver, CO.

Kannapell, B. (1992, July). Deaf culture & ASL. National Association of the Deaf Conference.
Denver, CO.

Madsen, W. (1992, May). ASL Idioms. RID, Michigan Chapter. Lansing Community College,
Lansing, MI.


AWARDS / HONORS

Graduate Scholarship, ASL and Deaf Studies Dept., Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 2015

Presidents Award, Michigan Deaf Association, Lansing, MI, 2001

Volunteer of the Year Award, Michigan Deaf Association, Lansing, MI, 1993

Outstanding Staff Award, Michigan Deaf Teen Club, Deaf C. A. N.!, Pontiac, MI, 1993

Overall GPA 3.76 / High Honors Graduate, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1991

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