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James Etheridge

James Etheridge

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deaf Educator and Owner and Lead ASL Instructor at ASL Source

  • Education

    • Maryland School for the Deaf

      1988 - 2002
      High School Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Junior Black Deaf Association as a President of the chapter. Junior National Association of the Deaf as a Vice President Class of '02 president. Football Team Captain Wrestling Team Captain Basically Grew up attending MSD from K-12Played Football and Wrestling Class PresidentVice-president of Jr. NADPresident of Jr.BDATeam Captain

    • Gallaudet University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA American Sign Language

    • Gallaudet University

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor's Degree Business Adminstration

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Paraprofessional Football team for 4 full years I studied Business administration. I have worked in numerous Para-professional positions at Gallaudet. I also participated in athletic programs for four straight year. I also participated in Kappa Sigma fraternity at Gallaudet University.

  • Experience

    • Gallaudet University

      Aug 2003 - Jan 2007

      Student Organization Assistant- Made sure all of the organizations adhered to the policy.Liaised between organizations and external vendorsConsulted Fraternity, Sorority, and organizations in regards of planning events.Room Reservation-Processed the reservation paperworkUpdated the database Followed the diaphragm in setting up the room Cleaned up and closed up the room Host a WorkshopSpeakers EngagementPlanned a Cultural EventHost a Book club on cultural eventsPromoted Multi-Cultural Awareness

      • Campus Activities (SOA, Room reservation)

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

      • MultiCultural Student Program

        Aug 2003 - May 2004

    • US Department of Transportation (DOT)

      May 2007 - Aug 2007
      Library Cataloguer

      Organized the information in Digital Library. Uploaded the information into the digital library.

    • Maryland School for the Deaf

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
      Residential Counsellor

      Supported them from home. Created after school activities and helped them with education.

    • Bob Rumball Associaton of the Deaf

      Nov 2010 - Apr 2013
      Group Home

      Life skills counselor- I provide support such as taking them for the medical appointment, providing care, responsible for medicine adminstration, if the client is not able to clean after themselves; we take care of their hygenie.

    • The Canadian Hearing Society

      Sept 2011 - Feb 2015

      I coordinate the program as a coordinator. I attend to DDBC monthly meetings (Deaf and Deaf Blind Coalition). I meet with Minstry of Training, College and University about the upcoming budget, reports and etc. I also make sure that the instuctors are statsified with the program. I also teach some classes. Manage Database information for the Learners. I also back up teach the class when the instructors are not present. Update the EOIS Database information, meet with learners, and assess the potentional learners. I screen the GBC interpreter volunteers and also place them as a practium for their graduating requirments. Show less

      • Employment Specialist

        Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

      • Workforce Literacy Coordinator

        Sept 2011 - Mar 2013

    • Bob Rumball Association of the Deaf

      Feb 2015 - Sept 2016
      Program Manager

      Managing two group homesOverseeing program operationsManaging payrollConflict ResolutionImplementing programsReported to Director of ProgramsManaged six staff and twelve clientsActed as a back up manager for other managers in absentAssisted Director of Human Resource Conducted an interview and hiring process

    • ASL Source

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2019
      Small Business Owner

      Tutor an individualPrepared teaching materials

    • Silent Voice Canada

      Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
      Community Support Worker

      Provided direct client serviceCoordinated Tax Clinic for low income familiesInput information on database after each sessionParticipated in Deaf Parents committeeReported to Manager of Adult Service Program

    • George Brown College

      Nov 2018 - May 2023

      Currently teaching Deaf Studies at Bachelor of Interpretation program at George Brown College Contractual job for DLN (Deaf Learn Now) at George Brown College. A gaming platform designed for the learners to learn ASL, Life Skills, and much more. Facilitated the project between the Learners and the gaming developers.

      • Adjunct Professor

        Sept 2019 - May 2023

      • DLN faciliator

        Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Ryerson University

      Dec 2020 - May 2021
      Sessional Lecturer

      Taught ASL Skill level 1- 3 Used Signing Natural Curriculum

    • Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)

      Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

      Taught individuals using signing naturally curriculumAdvised on proper signsAttendanceGrading/evaluations Shadowed Deaf Interpreter Observed the process of interpreting

      • ASL Instructor

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

      • Deaf Interpreter

        Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

    • Mohawk College

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
      Professor

      Taught Employment soft skillsGroup work Individual Work

    • Asign (formerly SLIAO)

      Jun 2023 - now
      VRS Workforce Manager

    • ASL Source

      Dec 2023 - now
      Founder and Lead Instructor of ASL Source

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/First Aid

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sports Committee

      Issued by Deaf Halton Association on Oct 2016
      Deaf Halton AssociationAssociated with James Etheridge

    • Chairperson

      Issued by School Advidory Council on Sept 2018
      School Advidory CouncilAssociated with James Etheridge

    • Human resource

      Issued by The Canadian Hearing Society on Mar 2010
      The Canadian Hearing SocietyAssociated with James Etheridge