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CLIFFORD EARL TERRY

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


M.A., Sign Language Education 2018

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


B.A., Communication Studies 2010
Minor: Journalism

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Leadership Training in Theatre Arts for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People of Color 2009
College of Professional Studies & Outreach (CPSO)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Ebisu Art Collective, USA


Executive Director Sept 2021 – Current

Ebisu Art Collective, Washington, DC


Founder & Executive Director May 2010 – July 2013

ADMINSTRATION EXPERIENCE

DAWN, Washington, DC
Advocate Coordinator Jul 2011 – Aug 2012

Tungland Corporation, Phoenix, AZ


Residential House Manager Dec 2006 – Apr 2007

Deaf-REACH, Washington, DC
HIV Prevention Program Coordinator Aug 2005 – May 2006

CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE

Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Curator – “Black is Black: Blackity AF” July 2020 – July 2021

Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Curator – “Arte del Corazón” Aug 2016 – Dec 2017

Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Curator – “Unfolding the Soul of the Black Deaf Expressions” May 2015 – Feb 2016

Ebisu Art Collective, MOCA DC Art Gallery, Washington, DC


Curator – “Manuel Vazquez Art Show” Dec 2011

Ebisu Art Collective, Washington, DC


Curator – “Roy Ricci Art Show” Jun 2011

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ACADEMIA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FACULTY POSITIONS

ASL, Deaf Studies & Interpreter Preparation, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ


ASL Instructor Sept 2021 – Current

ASL & Deaf Studies Department, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Adjunct Instructor Jan 2020 – May 2020

World Languages & Cultures Department, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY


Adjunct Instructor Jan 2019 – May 2019

ASL Department, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY


Adjunct Instructor Jan 2019 – May 2019

Department of Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Teaching Assistant Oct 2017 – Dec 2017

ASL & Interpreting Education Dept, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Teaching Assistant Aug 2016 – Nov 2016

ASL & Interpreting Education Dept, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Teaching Assistant Aug 2015 – Oct 2015

ASL & Interpreting Education Dept, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Teaching Assistant Aug 2015 – Oct 2015

First Year Experience Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Teaching Assistant Aug 2008 – Dec 2008

COMPULSORY

ASL Services, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, Phoenix, AZ


ASL Teacher July 2019 – May 2020

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATION, WEBINARS, AND WORKSHOPS

NATIONAL

Terry, C. E., Sandoval, R. (2017, August 3). The exhibitions of exceptional ddbddhhld artists of color Lecture presented at 28th
National Black Deaf Advocate Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Terry, C. E., & Beam, F. M. (2016, February 27). Discussion: what is black deaf art? Address presented at Black Deaf
Symposium in Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY.

Terry, C. E. (2016, February 26). Introduction to art marketing. Lecture presented at Black Deaf Symposium in
Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY.

Terry, C. E. (2016, February 26). Black ddbddhhld art: introduction. Lecture presented at Black Deaf Symposium in
Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY.

Terry, C. E. (2016, February 26). Success stories by black deaf artists. Speech presented at Black Deaf Symposium in
Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY.

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Terry, C. E., & Beam, F. M. (2016, February 26). How to be patron of arts. Lecture presented at Black Deaf
Symposium in Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY.

Terry, C. E. (2011, July 13). Hiv & sti. Lecture presented at Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Conference 2011, Denver,
Colorado.

REGIONAL

Terry, C. E., (2009, April 12). Invisible community within the deaf lgbt community, Lecture presented at Colorfest Conference
2009, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.

UNIVERSITY TEACHNING

UNDERGRADUATE FACE-TO-FACE COURSES

ASL 102: American Sign Language II University of Rochester

GSR 101: First Year Seminar Gallaudet University

INTP-126: American Sign Language III National Technical Institute for the Deaf

INTP-489: ASL Conversational Practice National Technical Institute for the Deaf

INTP-225: American Sign Language IV National Technical Institute for the Deaf

UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE COURSES

ASL 395: Orature & Literature in the Black Deaf Community Gallaudet University

COMD 3010: American Sign Language I Utah State University

TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TEACHING

COLLEGE FACE-TO-FACE COURSES

ASL 102: American Sign Language II Monroe Community College

COLLEGE ONLINE COURSES

ASL 101: American Sign Language I Phoenix College

IPP 250: Orature and Literature in the Black Deaf Community Phoenix College

PUBLICATIONS

Terry, C. E. (2016). Unfolding the soul of black deaf expressions exhibition. San Francisco, CA: Blurb.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

True Way ASL, Rochester, NY


ASL Video Producer Nov 2017 – May 2019

IGNITE-formerly ASADV, Rochester, NY


Advocate Feb 2016 – Sep 2017

Center of Disability Rights, Rochester, NY


DeafBlind Consumer Co-Navigator Feb 2014 – Nov 2015

Sorenson Communications, Rochester, NY


Technical Support Sep 2013 – Feb 2015

Residential Hall, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Daily Substitute Staff Residential Assistant Dec 2012 – Mar 2013

Deaf-REACH
HIV Prevention Outreach Specialist Sep 2007 – Jul 2011

Express Scripts, Inc, Phoenix, AZ


Clerk Apr 2006 – Oct 2006

United States Postal Service, Phoenix, AZ


Casual Clerk May 2006 – Jun 2006

Deaf-REACH, Inc, Washington, DC


Community Support Provider/Program Specialist May 2003 – Mar 2004

GRANTS AWARDED

Orature & Literature in the Black Deaf Community, Small Research Grant, Gallaudet University
Grant: $2500 May 2018

PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Year Experience, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Student Success Program Assistant Aug 2008 – Dec 2008

First Year Experience, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Senior Student Advisor Jun 2008 – Aug 2008

Multicultural Students Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Multicultural Student Assistant Aug 2001 – Dec 2001

Orientation Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Orientation Team Leader Jul 2001 – Aug 2001

Campus Life, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Resident Advisor Aug 1999 – Jul 2001

Buff n Blue, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Contributor Writer 2000

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COLLEGIATE SERVICE

Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


President 2009

Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity President Greek, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Representative 2009

Alpha Sigma Theta Sorority, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Distinguished Guest Gentleman 2009

Delta Zeta Sorority, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Distinguished Guest Gentleman 2009

Student Council, Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Senator 2008 – 2009

Green Gallaudet, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Vice-President 2007 – 2008

Focus the Nation, Green Gallaudet, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Coordinator 2007 – 2008

DC Youth Environmental Alliance, Washington, DC


Green Gallaudet Representative 2007 – 2008

Black Student Union, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Secretary 2007 – 2008

Oktoberfest, Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Chairperson 2003

Cobrafest, Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Donation Coordinator Apr 2001

Oktoberfest, Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Co-Chairperson Oct 2001

DC Area Black Deaf Advocate, Washington, DC


Mr. DCABDA 1999 – 2000

Student Council, Class of 2002, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Senator 1999 – 2000

SERVICE

Alpha Sigma Pi, Inc, USA


‘Equity for All’ Chairperson & Member at Large Jun 2021 – Current

Alpha Sigma Pi, Inc, USA


Member at Large Jan 2021 – Nov 2021

Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Advisor Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

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Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Consultant Nov 2021

Deaf Spotlight, Seattle, WA


BIPOC Deaf Art Grant Committee Apr 2021

Strong Hospital, Rochester, NY


Deaf Family & Patient Advisory Council Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Dyer Arts Center, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Juror – “Color to the Cube” exhibition Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

Deaf Queers of DC Facebook Group, Washington, DC


Social host Jun 2010 – May 2018

National Black Deaf Advocates, USA


Deaf Interpreter Aug 2018

Deaf Studies, California State University, Northridge, CA


Justice Can’t Wait: Deaf People of Color Seeking Change Through the Arts Jan 2016 – Oct 2016

Deaf Queer Kaleidoscope, Washington, DC


Organization Consultation Oct 2011 – Jun 2013

DC Metro Deaf LGBT Community Needs Assessment, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Collaborator 2011 – 2012

DC Area Black Deaf Advocates, Washington, DC


Secretary Aug 2010 – May 2012

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Deaf Interpreter Aug 2007 – May 2010

Development Office, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC


Assistant Apr 2002 – May 2002

HIV Prevention, Deaf-REACH, Washington, DC


Assistant Apr 2000 – May 2003

MEMBERSHIPS

Alpha Sigma Pi, Inc May 2010 – Current

Arizona Association of the Deaf Jan 2021 – Current

Council de Manos Aug 2018 – Current

DC Area Black Deaf Advocates Aug 2010 – May 2012

Gallaudet University Alumni Association May 2010 – Current

National Black Deaf Advocates Aug 2018 – Current

Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Jun 2020 – Current

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RECOGNIITIONS

Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, USA


Community Services Award Aug 2021

National Black Deaf Advocates, Baltimore, MD


Workshop Presenter: Certificate of Appreciation Aug 2018

Invisible Hand International, International


Community Artist of the Year Mar 2012

CINEMATIC & THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

THEATIRCAL CAST

Gallaudet University Theater. (2013). The deafhood monologues. Washington, DC.


Directed by Monique Holt

Gallaudet University Theater. (1999, April). Any number can die. Washington, DC.
Directed by Angela V. Farrand

FILMS CAST

(2011). Secret Love. Retrieved 2022, from https://www.schaubfilm.ch/movies/secret-love.


Directed by Christoph Schaub

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Goethe Institut. (2013). What it's like? one veterans tale of addiction, survival and ptsd. Washington, DC.
Directed by Michelle Banks

Anacostia Playhouse. (2013, June). In sight & sound: the de(a)f poetry. Washington, DC.
Directed by Michelle Banks & Richard Graham

Model Secondary School for the Deaf Theater. (2010, December). Z: a christmas story. Washington, DC.
Directed by Michelle Banks

LANGUAGES

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating: 4

English: read/write with high proficiency

Spanish: read & write with basic competence

WPM: 65

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Internet, ASL poems, ASL storytelling, ASL A-Z storytelling, Video editing, Learning Management
Systems: Blackboard & Canvas, telecommunication technologies, management, & organization.

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