Laura Egharevba,

M.A.
Egharevbalaura@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
M.A. Sign Language Education
2016
Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C
Bachelors Degree in Multidisciplinary of Applied Arts & Sciences
2014
Associates Degree in Administrative Support Technology
2011
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ASL Teacher Assistant (Practicum)
2015-current
North Virginia Community College, Virginia
Observations in the classroom (ASL Level 1)
Evaluate students learning ASL in the classroom.
Worked with student in a one-on-one setting.
Participated in an ASL grammar class.
ASL Teacher
RITs SIGN, Rochester, NY
2008-2009
Developed and prepared instructional materials and lesson plans.
Assisted students in completing classroom assignments.
Instructed students to expand their knowledge and understanding of
American Sign Language.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Office Automation Assistant, GS-0326-05
March 2013 to Sept 2014
Department of Defense (DoDEA) Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
Provided office automation support services to a staff of the DoDEA.
Used MS Word to type, format and edit correspondence.
Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
Worked with supervisor to create weekly spreadsheets and update
databases in MS Excel.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to
respond to requests.
Operated office machines, such as scanners and printers.
Office Assistant
March 2011 to May 2012
PEPNet Northeast, Rochester, NY
Obtained working knowledge of computerized processes and data
entry procedures.
Prepared merged mailings for invitations to events.
Prepared correspondence and maintained filing systems.
Completed employees work schedules, managed calendars, and
arranged appointments.
Ensured adequate inventory and organization of office supplies.
Food Service Worker
Nov 2010 to April 2011
RITZs Sports Zone, Rochester, NY
Assisted the kitchen staff in cooking, cleaning and other activities to
ensure smooth productions.
Prepared meals according to mandated health and safety standards.
Delivered pizza to customers in a timely and friendly manner.
Served food to customers, ensuring a positive customer experience.

OTHER EXPERIENCES:

Camp Counselor at several camps in Summer 2007. Planned and

implemented activities for campers for children ages 6- 11 and 13- 16 and
offered counseling to about 20 campers. Provided general instruction such
as art, craft, ASL (American sign language), and drama. Office Assistant in
the summer of 2003 for the League for the Hard of Hearing. Created
invitation cards for various events. Conducted research related to various
projectors.

ACTIVITIES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Womens Career Leadership Certificate 2012 Rochester, NY

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Volunteer Teachers Assistant Margarets House 2010 Rochester, NY

Director of V-Day show, Rochester Institute of Technology Womens
Center 2010 Rochester NY
Member, Tiger Top Model Committee 2009 Rochester, NY
Member, Deaf Basketball Association 2007-2011 Rochester, NY
Actress for several role plays at RIT/NTID 2006-2010 Rochester, NY

GRADUATE COURSEWORK COMPLETED:

Sign Language Media Production

Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals
Methods of Sign Language Teaching
Curriculum Development for Sign Language
Assessing Sign Language Skills
First and Second Language Acquisition
Sign Language E-Portfolio

RELEVANT CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

Tim Riker (2015, June). Is it a good idea to use blunt corrective

feedback?
Felicia Williams (2015, June). True Business, diversity.

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