Joanne Forbes jlsforbes@gmail.

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Academic Credentials M.A., Sign Language Teaching, Gallaudet University B.A., Business Administration, Rochester Institute of Technology Certifications American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA) Provisional Level Certification, August 2013. Certification of Completion, American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI), Gallaudet University, 2012. Relevant Professional Employment History Faculty, Sign Language Studies Department, June 2008- present Oakland Community College, Waterford, MI Effectively organized and taught course work, primarily ASL courses, including Deaf Culture & History and ASL Linguistics. Worked as a mentor for interpreter trainees in real-life situations and provided them with constructive feedback. Developed and designed the following new courses: Interpreting in Artistic Settings; ASL Idioms and Expressions. Worked with stakeholders of the Deaf Community to ensure a smooth transition of ITP students into the community. Program Coordinator, Interpreter Training Program Jan. 2011- July 2012 Baker College; Flint, MI Managed all aspects of coordinating the Interpreting Training Program including recruiting and training team members, serving as an advisor for students, ensuring compliance with procedures and policies of the college and RID Code of Ethics. Evaluated students skills and knowledge, acting as gateway into the program. Worked to develop a curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Interpreting. Developed and updated courses curriculums. Served as an advisor for Sign Language Club. Faculty, Sign Language Interpreter Education Mott Community College; Flint, MI Taught and mentored ASL and interpreting students Jan. 2011 May 2011 August 2013 May 2006

Courses Taught SLS1000- American Sign Language Level 1

SLS1010- American Sign Language Level 2 SLS1020- American Sign Language Level 3 SLS1030- American Sign Language Level 4 SLS1050- Principles of Linguistics in ASL SLS1501- Deaf Culture & History SLS1211- Non-Manual Grammar Features of ASL SLS2910- Special Topics Class: Interpreting in Artistic Settings SLS2913- Special Topics Class: ASL Idioms and Expressions ITP131- Beginner Fingerspelling ITP132- Advanced Fingerspelling ITP121- Expressive Manual Communication ITP101- The Deaf Community Courses Developed SLS1501- Deaf Culture & History SLS 2910- Special Topics Class: Interpreting in Artistic/Theatre Settings SLS 2913- Special Topics Class: ASL Idioms and Expressions ITP XXX- American Sign Language Level V ITP 331- Language and Semantics Presentations Presented at English and ASL Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases Workshop, Jan. 28 2012. Livonia, MI. Presented at ASL Silent Weekend- Less Sign Is More- Focusing on Inflectional Signs Workshop. Feb. 2013. Grand Rapids, MI. Professional Development Attended American Sign Language & World Language Partnership- Were here PAH!, Oakland Schools District, March 15th, 2012. Attended Applying Complex Classifiers in American Sign Language, Dr. Bryon Bridges, Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID), Oct. 29th, 2011. Attended 6th National Professional Development Conference ASL NOW! Teaching to the Next Level, National American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA), June 29- July 3, 2011. Attended ASL Literature, Ruthie Jordan, Michigan ASLTA, June 18, 2011.

Attended Body Talk: Sexuality in Interpreting and Deaf Community Settings, Frankie Ramont, Madonna University, Feb. 26, 2011. Attended History Through Deafhood, Kathy Say, Michigan ASLTA, November 13, 2010. Attended ASL Conceptual Blending Using Video Media, Madonna University, March 27, 2010. Volunteer Based Organizations Deaf Arts Festival Board Member Sept. 2011 to present Help fundraise money and coordinate activities related to the arts. D-PAN Music Video Camp Feb. 2012 to present Assisted with coordinating scheduling activities for children from age 8 to 18 years old. Deaf Professional Arts Network Community Classes Taught ASL classes at D-PAN Studios for the local community. Jan. 2012 to present