Christian Chadwick Catron

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Position Desired: American Sign Language Instructor at Fresno City College

Professional Experience

Fall 2015 to present

Fresno City College (FCC), Fresno, California
Humanities Department
Position Title: Adjunct American Sign Language Instructor

Teach American Sign Language (ASL) courses of various levels, from low-
beginning to high intermediate, ASL I/II
Introduce the fundamentals of ASL
Conduct exercises and drills for the students to internalize the grammatical and
linguistic structures of ASL
Teach cultural and historical aspects of the Deaf community
Create/Develop ASL curriculum and in-class activities
Grade and provide feedback as necessary on students performance skills in the
areas of receptive, expressive and knowledge skills

Summer 2013 to Winter 2017

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center (DHHSC), Fresno, California

Position Title: Board Member

Supported the Executive Director in voluntary capacity as needed in the office

and at events
Conducted performance evaluation of the Executive Director with fellow Board
Members
Monitored the financials and ensured that the organization had sufficient funding
Oversaw and lent approval on the annual budgets
Attended every Board meeting and provided opinion/advice on the issues

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Winter 2014 to Summer 2014

California State University, Fresno, California
Department of Communication Disorders & Deaf Studies
Position Title: Student Program Language Research Assistant

Assisted the department professors in evaluating Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Childrens Communication / Language skills

Winter 2014 to Spring 2014

California State University, Fresno, California

Department of Communication Disorders & Deaf Studies
Position Title: Filming Crew Member for Interpreters Comprehensive Exam

Reviewed the contents of the interpreter programs Comprehensive Exam in

preparation
Studied the script and collaborated with the department colleagues on specifics
and points of emphasis
Performed a role in a segment (total of five minutes) as a part of the
Comprehensive Exam

Summer 2013
Camp Pacifica - California Lions Camp, Oakhurst, California
Position Title: Deaf Camp Counselor

Developed activities and monitored children campers participation in activities

Collaborated with all staff members as needed in all activities
Taught and followed through on the policies surrounding the safety of children
campers
Provided overnight supervision as a cabin chaperone

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Winter 2013 to Fall 2013

Norseman Elementary School, Fresno, California

Fresno Unified School District
Position Title: Special Education: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Student Teacher

Planned and implemented lessons in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social

Science, and Art, including class management, lesson planning, assessment, and
grading
Provided disciplinary guidance as a part of class management
Met with and received feedback from Supervising Teacher on a periodic basis

Winter 2004 to Summer 2009

The Bridge Church, Fresno, California

Fresno Deaf Church
Position Title: Technical Support Coordinator

Monitored and maintained the computer systems and technical network of

Fresno Deaf Church
Was responsible for the smooth running of computer systems during sermons and
workshops/sessions
Ensured that congregation members received the most visual support by way of
PowerPoint slides, images and lighting

Courses Taught:

Fall Semester 2015 to present:

American Sign Language (ASL) courses of various levels, from low beginning to high
intermediate, ASL I/II and Summer ASL I Classes

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Education

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. August 2017

M.A. in Sign Language Education

California State University, Fresno, Fresno, California December 2014

Bachelor of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders

Major: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. August 2009 May 2011

General Education

Reedley College, Reedley, California August 2008 May 2009

High School Enrichment Program

Herbert Hoover High School, Fresno, California August 2004 - June 2009
High School Diploma

Course Taken

Graduate Courses in Sign Language Education:

*Critical Pedagogy
*Sign Language Teaching, Culture and History
*Seminar in Sign Language Education e-portfolio
*Literary Traditions in the Deaf Community
* Sign Language Internship
* Assessing Sign Language Skills
*Sign Language Planning and Advocacy
* Methods of Sign Language Teaching

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Undergraduate Courses in Deaf Education:

*American Sign Language & Deaf Studies

*Sign Language & Sign Systems
*American Sign Language I
*American Sign Language II
*American Sign Language III
*American Sign Language IV
*Linguistics ASL
*Introduction to Education
* Introduction to Language Development
*CI Deaf Child
*Educational Psychology
*Foundation of Literacy Teaching & Learning
*Introduction to the Structure of American Sign Language
*Sign Language Vocabulary/Professional
* Education Deaf Child/Parent
*American Sign Language/ English of Deaf Child

Credentials

California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Single Subjects

World Language: American Sign Language
May, 2016 Present

American Sign Language Teachers Association

Associate Member for ASL and Deaf Studies Teachers
February, 2016 Present

American Sign Language Proficient Interview (ASLPI) Level 4

February, 2016 - Present

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Professional Organizations

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center (DHHSC)

Board Member
Treasurer
2013 2017

California State University, Fresno-ASL Club

Member
Vice -President
Mentor
2012-2013

California State University, Fresno ASL Club

Member
Public Relations
2011-2012

Awards & Recognitions

Certificate of Appreciation Award in four consecutive years

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center (DHHSC)
2013 -2017

Ben Soukup Scholarship Award

Gallaudet University
2009 - 2011