David Pesqueira

American Sign Language Professional

DPesqueiraASL@gmail.com
714.675.0209 Text
909.895.6617 VP

Education
M.A., Gallaudet University, Washington, DC - Sign Language Education, August 2017

B.A., California State University, Long Beach, CA - Film and Electronic Arts - Film Production, June
2007

A.A., Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA - General Education, May 2003

Credentials
American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification, Expected June 2019

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI), December 2013, Level 4+

Professional Experince
Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
American Sign Language Tutor/Tutor Coordinator, 2008-2016
Responsible for Sign Language tutoring and workshops for one of the colleges newest tutorial
centers specializing in Speech and Sign Language
Utilize interpersonal expertise and knowledge pertaining to American Sign Language to
customize students individual needs academically
Provide specialized group and individual tutoring services for students enrolled in Sign Language
courses including American Deaf Culture, American Sign Language Structure and the core Sign
Language courses
Work closely with department and division leadership to develop and carry out strategies to
improve students learning outcomes
Focus on building a sense of community among students to enhance the learning environment
Develop and promote meaningful connections with students to guide them through their
American Sign Language studies
Create social events and workshops for students to immerse themselves into the Deaf community
Provide meaningful student feedback and informed critical evaluation

Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA

Disabled Students Services (now Disabled Students Programs and Services)
Hi Tech Computer Lab Assistant, 2001-2003
Assist faculty in overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the Hi Tech Center
Provide tutorial and technological assistance to Deaf and disabled students in learning laboratory
Monitor students to ensure they are on task with assignments
Create and submit reports to faculty and management detailing computer lab usage
Work closely with the Disabled Students Service staff to provide testing accommodations and
improve the delivery of office services

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Professional Development
5th Annual ASL Educators Collaboration Conference, San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California, 2017

Relevant Courses Taken

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC - 2016-2017
LIN 510: Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition
ASL 709: Sign Language Media Production
ASL 724: Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals
ASL 741: Methods of Sign Language Teaching
ASL 743: Curriculum Development for Sign Language Education
ASL 745: Sign Language Teaching, Culture and History
ASL 750: Assessing Sign Language Skills
ASL 752: Sign Language Practicum
ASL 762: Seminar in Sign Language Education e-Portfolio
ASL 770: Sign Language Planning and Advocacy
ASL 790: Sign Language Internship

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA - 2010-2013

SIGN 201: Deaf Perspectives
SIGN 202: American Deaf Culture
SIGN 210: ASL Structure

Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA - 2001

SIGN G280: Advanced American Sign Language I

Technology Skills
Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Blender
Digital Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint
Film and Editing: Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Quicktime
Learning Management Systems: Blackboard, Canvas
Word Processing: Microsoft Word

Film
Gallaudet: The Film, Gallaudet University, Storyboard Artist, 2010

Glee! Damname Productions, Storyboard Artist (as David Perrison), 2008

Motor Oil, Jules Dameron, Production Designer (as David Perrison), 2007

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