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Christian Catron is applying for an American Sign Language instructor position at Fresno City College. He has over 5 years of experience teaching ASL at various levels. He holds an MA in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University and a BA in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fresno. His credentials include an ASLPI Level 4 certification.

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Christian Catron is applying for an American Sign Language instructor position at Fresno City College. He has over 5 years of experience teaching ASL at various levels. He holds an MA in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University and a BA in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fresno. His credentials include an ASLPI Level 4 certification.

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Christian Chadwick Catron

Christian [email protected]
Text (559) 289-8948

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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Christian [email protected]
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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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Christian Chadwick Catron
Christian [email protected]
Text (559) 289-8948

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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Christian Chadwick Catron
Christian [email protected]
(559) 289-8948

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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Christian [email protected]
(559) 289-8948

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

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