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GUTHRIE
N UTTER

Phone: 917.517.4014 (text only)

Email: guthrieASL@gmail.com
Website: guthrieASL.weebly.com

EDUCATION:
Gallaudet University, Washington DC
Masters Degree
Sign Language Education

in progress

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science Degree
2002
Magna Cum Laude
International Trade and Marketing in the Fashion Industries
Associate Degree
1999
Advertising and Marketing Communications
Treasurer and Newsletter Editor of the International Trade
Student Association
Meeting Coordinator of the Public Relations Student
Society of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Sign Language Teachers Association
Provisional Teaching Certificate

In progress

Evergreen Public Schools

21st Century Teaching Certificate in Technology,

2014

Evergreen Public Schools

Career, College and Technical Education
Provisional Teaching Certificate,

2014

NY State Education Department

Level I Teaching Assistant Certificate,

2008

EXPERIENCE:
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) EDUCATION:

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Student-Centered Curriculum:
Evergreen Public School District, Vancouver, WA 2013 - Current
ASL Educator
Trained colleagues to develop online presence (websites,
flipped classroom)
Collaborated with fellow instructors to create a district
curriculum framework for high school ASL learners
Created Student Growth Goals to target multiple learning
groups
Learning ASL Curriculum:
Sign Language Center, New York, NY
2009 2013
ASL Educator
Designed curriculum structure based on the Learning ASL
book series
Taught range of content for introductory to advanced
learners
Six former students/tutors graduated from LaGuardia
Community Colleges Interpreter Education Program (June
2010)
Signing Naturally Curriculum:
New York University, New York, NY
2008 - 2013
Guest Lecturer
Modified teaching approach to accommodate larger
classroom size
Promoted cross-cultural opportunities at art-based events
Collaborated with professors to annex pre-existing Signing
Naturally curriculum
LaGuardia Community College, L. I. City, NY
ASL Educator

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2007 2009

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Designed curriculum based on the Signing Naturally

textbook series
Created activities based on theatrical improvisational
techniques
Guest lecturer for Interpreting Training Program seminars

A Basic Course Curriculum:

Lexington School For The Deaf, Jackson Hts., NY 2008 - 2010
ASL Educator
Designed course from the A Basic Course in ASL
curriculum.
Modernized and updated sign production / vocabulary to
existing textbook content
Consulted administrative team to modify and streamline
evaluation process for student placement
MUSEUM EDUCATION:
The High Line, New York, NY
2011 2013
Contractual Educator
Designed program implementation plan for adult and
school ASL audiences
Developed topical curriculum tailored to ASL audiences
Executed outreach efforts connecting Friends of the High
Line to the ASL community
Intrepid Museum, New York, NY
2009 2013
Contractual Educator
Strategized tour routes based on group size, linguistic
ability and physical limitations
Created the largest family-oriented ASL museum tour
program in the United States

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Evaluated and critiqued the Orpheo device-guided ASL

tour (PDA video tour device)

Rubin Museum Of Art, New York, NY

2009 2013
Contractual Educator
Developed ASL video lecture series for museum website
(rmanyc.org)
Established alliance between the Rubin Museum and
educators at Lexington School for the Deaf
Improved quality of voice-interpreter services for hearing
audiences
Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY
2008 2012
Contractual Educator
Coordinated logistical planning of ASL tours with
assistants
Organized monthly tours of museum exhibitions in ASL
Received specialized training in the Inquiry Method
instructional approach
Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY
2006
Contractual Educator
Consulted Community Access Programs for Deaf
community relations
Developed communication strategies complementing Deaf
and hearing audiences
Generated client base of schools, educators and community
members from the NYC metro area
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
2003 2013
Contractual Educator
Researched and developed ASL tours for 4 programs and
audiences
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Presented and guided ASL tours in attendance up to 140

people
Trained new interns on how to develop and manage
presentations in ASL

Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts, New York, NY 2009 2013

Accessibility Consultant
Evaluated I-Caption hardware for Broadways Book of
Mormon & Catch Me If You Can for preferential seating of
Deaf/Hard of Hearing audiences
Communicated with media sources on hiring disabled
actors in the theatre industry
Participated in and led group discussions about presenting
options on theatre accessibility to industry professionals
American Sign Language Theatre Interpreter
PaperMill Playhouse; Millburn, NJ
Hello Dolly (2006)
Its A Wonderful Life (2006)
Pirates (2007)
Newsies (2012)

2006 2013

New York Fringe Festival; New York, NY

And A Wake Up (2010)
Fulton Theatre; Lancaster, PA
Dracula (2006)
Duties:
Choreographed visual blocking for interpreting multiple
characters
Evaluated and supported fellow ASL interpreters

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Collaborated with light and sound teams to create ideal

interpreting conditions

THEATRE EDUCATION:
Theatre Development Fund, New York, NY
2011 - 2013
Teaching Artist
Coordinated outreach program for fifteen Deaf educational
programs in the New York City Philadelphia
metropolitan areas
Designed lesson plans tailored to specific audiences based
on physical and intellectual abilities
Created and utilized real-life modeling exercises to apply
and teach abstract themes relevant to the performance
Lexington School For The Deaf, Jackson Hts., NY
2010
Director
Worked exclusively with film to provide experiential
media
Created teen topics in ASL (anger management,
cyberbullying, and decision-making skills) for the Health/
Drama Curriculum
Mediated with mental help professionals to identify current
issues and incorporate language-specific resolutions into
the performance program
Lexington School For The Deaf, Jackson Hts., NY 2008 - 2010
Instructural Assistant
Participated in the New Victory Theatres residency
program for high school students
Reviewed and discussed learning and activity strategies
with educators

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Assisted the students to create materials based on New

Victory Theatre assigned curriculum in ASL

Interactive Drama for Education and Awareness in Schools

(IDEAS) New York, NY
2006 2008
Primary Educator
Directed residency programs in six NYC residential and
mainstream schools
Tailored SocioDrama/Creative Drama programs for grades
K-12
Implemented exercises to stimulate improvisational skills
and Conflict Resolution training
DEAF EDUCATION:
Lexington School For The Deaf, Jackson Hts., NY 2007 2010
Instructural Aide
Moderated ASL Literature classes to develop performance
pieces
Partnered with teachers to approach alternative learning
strategies
Developed relationships to NYC art institutions via ASL
museum tours
LaGuardia Community College, L. I. City, NY 2007 - 2009
English Educator
Developed a GED track-based reading and writing
curriculum for Deaf adults
Established framework for course based on grammar and
content
Assessed students reading and writing skills for course
placement

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PRESENTATIONS:
Nutter, G. (2014). Building Your Online Presence as ASL Instructors.
[Presentation]. Vancouver, WA.
Nutter, G. (2014). Applying Google Apps to Your Classroom.
[Presentation]. Vancouver, WA.
Nutter, G. (2014). Using Google Products For Teaching
[Presentation]. Vancouver, WA.
Nutter, G. (2014). Google Drive: An Introduction For ASL Teachers.
[Presentation]. Vancouver, WA.
Nutter, G. (2013). The Pacific Crest Trail: A Deaf Mans Journey in
ASL. [Presentation]. Portland, OR.
Nutter, G. (2013). Applying Scientific Terms in Professional ASL
Settings. [Presentation]. Staten Island, NY.
Nutter, G. (2012). Introduction to Theatrical Interpreting.
[Presentation]. L. I. City, NY
Nutter, G. (2010). Voice Interpreting for Deaf Educators in Museums
[Presentation]. L. I. City, NY
Nutter, G. (2006). Introduction to Theatrical Interpreting.
[Presentation]. Long Island City, NY.

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COURSES TAKEN:
Sign Language Media Production
Visual media has changed the way we communicate. With the advent of new
tools and platforms, possibilities of publishing has proliferated, allowing a
wider discourse of ideas to be shared with a vast audience. This course
explores these opportunities and will introduce students to the tools and skills
necessary to produce digital media. Through a hands-on approach, this course
will allow students to capture, import and edit digital video in a variety of
platforms and genres. Students will participate in a workshop approach to
hone their skills at "writing" through digital media.
Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals
This course involves a comprehensive review of current sign language
linguistics research with emphasis on how such sign language linguistic
research shapes sign language education. Through a literature-based and datacentric approach, students will investigate linguistic structure of signed
languages in different areas including phonology, morphology, syntax,
semantics, and discourse. They will then explore how such investigation has
been incorporated into the sign language teaching
literature and methodology.
Methods of Sign Language Teaching
This course involves a comprehensive review of current sign language
linguistics research with emphasis on how such sign language linguistic
research shapes sign language education. Through a literature-based and datacentric approach, students will investigate linguistic structure of signed
languages in different areas including phonology, morphology, syntax,
semantics, and discourse. They will then explore how such investigation has
been incorporated into the sign language teaching
literature and methodology.

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Curriculum Development for Sign Language Education

This course examines the philosophical and historical foundations of
curriculum. It also outlines curriculum decisions confronting educators,
starting with the consideration of significant human needs and ending with
the implementation of curriculum innovation in the classroom. The
conceptual bases for the principles and procedures are described to provide a
clear, step-by step guide for curriculum practitioners, whether they are
designing curricula for individual Sign Language classes or for entire
educational programs. Reading and analysis of ASL curricula will also be
featured in this course.
Sign Language Teaching, Culture and History
This course analyzes the integration of Sign Language history and culture in
the sign language teaching curricula. Language cannot be taught without
discussing culture and history. The history and culture of the Sign Language
communities and Deaf people are very rich and diverse. Decisions behind
choosing which historical and cultural content to include in Sign Language
courses will be analyzed as well as theoretical implications of history and
culture as a separate course of study within a language curricula will be
tackled.
Assessing Sign Language Skills
This course examines factors involved in developing and administering an
assessment of Sign Language students linguistic proficiency and
sociocultural competence. Topics include the role and function of assessment,
assessment validity, assessment reliability, the use of measurement
instruments, current approaches to assessing language learning, and an
analysis of current tools for testing Sign Language skills and knowledge.
Students will develop samples of assessment tools.

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Seminar in Sign Language Education

This course is designed to build on the knowledge, skills and experiences of
previous and concurrent coursework. Students will critically analyze current
issues in pedagogy of sign language education through scheduled seminar
lectures. A part of this course will be devoted to teaching portfolio
development where students will integrate academic projects and assignments
completed in their previous courses into a professional website. This course
will also introduce students to the profession of sign language education,
infrastructure of sign language teachers' associations and teaching
certification.
Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition
This course is designed to build on the knowledge, skills and experiences of
previous and concurrent coursework. Students will critically analyze current
issues in pedagogy of sign language education through scheduled seminar
lectures. A part of this course will be devoted to teaching portfolio
development where students will integrate academic projects and assignments
completed in their previous courses into a professional website. This course
will also introduce students to the profession of sign language education,
infrastructure of sign language teachers' associations and teaching
certification.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Jarashow, B. (2014). Unity for Gallaudet: The Second Social
Movement at Gallaudet University. [Lecture].
Hauser, P. & Paludneviciene, R. (2014). Issues and Trends in Sign
Language Assessment, Paludneviciene, et al (2012). [Lecture].

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Gibson, H., Pizzacalla, H., Potma, S., Rouse, J., & Sicoli, D. (2014).
Gallaudets ASL Roots to Todays ASL Curriculum [Lecture].
Hlibok S. (2014). How Gallaudet University Has Contributed Socioeconomic Development in the Deaf Community. [Lecture].
Lentz, E. M. (2014). A Journey Into Deafhood. [Lecture.]
Dixon, S. (2013 14; multiple sessions). Vision 2020: Teaching for a
New Generation. [Workshop].
Aron, B. (2013-14; multiple sessions). Learning Linguistics the ASL
Way! [Workshop].
Gertz, G. (2008). A Journey Into Deafhood. [Lecture.]
Lazorisak, C. (2007). Preparing for ASLTA Certification. [Lecture].
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:
Gallaudet University
Office of the Dean Scholarship
Masters Degree
Sign Language Education Program
Cohort 2014 - 15
Fashion Institute of Technology
Magna Cum Laude
Deans List
Bachelor of Science Degree
2002

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REFERENCES:
Raychelle Harris, Ph.D
Associate Professor
ASL and Deaf Studies Department
Gallaudet University
raychelle.harris@gallaudet.edu
Julie A. Hochgesang, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University
julie.hochgesang@gallaudet.edu
SLCC 3206, 800 Florida Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
Dr. Kelly Crain
ASL Program Coordinator
College, Career & Technical Education
Evergreen Public Schools
kelly.crain@evergreenps.org
Alan Roth
Owner
Sign Language Center
contact@signlanguagecenter.com
Nancy Crown, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist
ncrownphd@macroweis.com

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