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Name:

Steven Whitworth

American Sign Language

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Contact Info:

Work Phone:

(903) 883-7272

Conference Times:

6th period

Class Room Number:

106

About Me

Educational History:

  • Gallaudet University, 2024
  • Lamar University, 2013
  • North Mesquite High School, 1996

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Master of Arts in Sign Language Education (MASLED), Gallaudet University, 2024
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Lamar University, 2013
  • Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language, Lamar University, 2013
    • 36 hours of highly qualified in American Sign Language
    • Lamar University Student Body Government, Lamar Student Education Association, Deaf Cardinals of Lamar University, and Signing Cardinals of Lamar University
  • Advanced High School Diploma, North Mesquite High School, 1996
    • Two years on the yearbook staff, two years of Latin, journalism, keyboarding and business computer application, Student Council, Prom Council, and Colorless Society

 

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified.
    • Trained by J Dean Enterprises, LLC. on July 24, 2021.
    • Validity period: 2 years (July 24, 2022)
    • Certificate ID: 00MUF11

Professional Development:

  • “ASL Teacher Share,” Texas American Sign Language Educators, Wingate by Wyndham, Austin, Texas, July 26-28, 2016
  • Communication Skills Workshop, Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, Texas, July 9-13, 2017
  • “Jostens Summer Yearbook Camp,” Jostens, Texas Woman University, Denton, Texas, June 15-17, 2017
  • “Mental Health First Aid for Youth,” Lakes Regional Community Center, Quinlan ISD Administration Center, Quinlan, Texas, June 13, 2017
  • “ASL Teacher Share,” Texas American Sign Language Educators, Hampton Inn, Austin, Texas, July 28-29, 2016
  • Communication Skills Workshop, Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, Texas, July 10-14, 2016
  • “Restorative Circle,” Languages Other Than English Department Workshop, Morton Ranch High School, Katy ISD, Katy, Texas, April 29, 2016
  • “Setting Up Expressive Assessment Rubrics,” District-Wide American Sign Language Teachers Workshop, Katy ISD Educational Support Center, Katy, Texas April 15, 2016
  • Educational Research Conference 2016, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, March 11, 2016
  • Canvas Training by Mrs. Carrie Sanguinetti, Morton Ranch High School, Katy ISD, Katy, Texas, February 22 and 29, 2016
  • “Using Canvas as Instruction Tool” by Mrs. Brandy Cabe, Taylor High School, Katy ISD, Katy, Texas, January 28, and February 4, 2016
  • “Presenting Mr. Dana Sullivan,” Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, October 17, 2015
  • “Presenting Mrs. Judy Young,” Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, October 18, 2014
  • “Building Unity, Deaf Heart Community,” 51 st Annual Texas Society of the Interpreters for the Deaf Conference, MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Hotel, Beaumont, Texas, March 26-30, 2014
  • Sigma Nu Institute 2014, Sigma Nu International Fraternity, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, January, 2014
  • Texas State Teacher Association – Student Program – State Conference, Omni Hotel Southpark, Austin, Texas, February 15-17, 2013
  • Texas State Teacher Association – Student Program – District III Conference, University of Houston at Clear Lake, Houston , Texas, January 19, 2013

More professional development sessions are listed in my curriculum vitae.

Current Position:

This is my eighth year teaching and also my eighth year at Boles High School.

I teach American Sign Langauge 1, 2, and 3 & 4-combined. I also faciliate CCP World Geography class. I am sponsoring the American Sign Language Club, American Sign Language Honor Society, and the Class of 2027.

Previous Position:

I completed my 60 days of student-teaching experience at Katy ISD the past spring (January-May 2016). I did two days of substitute teaching and a day of proctoring the American Sign Language Level 1 Credit by Exam (CBE) for Katy ISD as well.

I was a sign language tutor at several colleges before I went to Lamar University in Beaumont. I did tutoring at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Collin College – Spring Creek Campus in Plano, and Lamar University. The students and the teachers at these schools complimented that I helped the students understand the language and linguistics of American Sign Language and its American Deaf Culture. They encouraged me to become an American Sign Language teacher.

Family Information:

I am a native Texan living in Greenville. I have a mixed German Shepherd dog named Suzy.

Personal Information:

I have so many hobbies but not enough time to do them. However, if I do find time, I would do these things:

  • playing disc golf
  • cooking and baking different savory and sweet dishes
  • road-tripping and camping
  • table-top role-playing-, board-, and video gaming (either on Steam for PC or Nintendo Switch)

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Classroom Number:
106
School Phone:
(903) 883-7272
Conference Time:
6th period