JENNIFER FINNIGAN

aslprof.finnigan@gmail.com
https://jennifer-finnigan.weebly.com

ACADEMICS

Masters of Arts: Sign Language Education July 2023

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Bachelors of Arts: Communicative Science Disorders: Deaf Education May 2000

California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts May 1997

Fresno City College, Fresno, CA

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

American Sign Language Assistant Professor 2022-Present

Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA
• Participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review
• Collaborating with colleagues in professional development activities
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area, effective teaching and learning strategies
• Preparing and grading class assignments, examinations and informing students of their academic progress
• Teaching ASL Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Deaf Culture utilizing in Signing Naturally and True Way curriculum
in varying formats

American Sign Language Adjunct Professor

Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA 2018-Present
Los Medanos Collee, Pittsburg, CA 2006-2022
Hartnell College, Salinas, CA 2004
Fresno City College, Fresno, CA 2001-2003
Reedley City College, Reedley, CA 2001-2003
• Taught ASL Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Deaf Culture utilizing in Signing Naturally and
True Way curriculum in varying formats
• Evaluated student attainment of learning objectives
• Incorporated Deaf Culture history and Deaf Community Awareness into all aspects of the classes
• Collaborated with colleagues to provide workshops and learning opportunities for
students to further develop their skills outside of the classroom

American Sign Language Instructor

Contra Costa County,
Office of Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Services 2017-2018
Antioch Unified School District, Deer Valley High School, Antioch, CA 2004-2006
Salinas Union High School District,
Salinas High and North Salinas High School, Salinas, CA 2003-2004
Fresno Adult School, Fresno, CA 2000
 • Developed American Sign Language curriculum which was adopted by the school board
• Taught ASL Levels 1, 2, 3 and Deaf Culture utilizing Signing Naturally curriculum
• Evaluated student attainment of learning objectives
• Incorporated Deaf Culture history and Deaf Community Awareness into all aspects of the classes
• Provided ASL instruction to parents, teachers and faculty
• Empowered individuals through advocacy for services such as interpreters
• Maintained documentation on student progress, attendance and grades
• Attended student and teacher meetings
• Participated and volunteered in school functions

SERVICES

Ongoing Co-host with Solano Community College (SCC) ASL Interpreting team Workshops
• 3-4 ASL Hangouts per semester on ZOOM with SCC students 2021-present
• “The Reality of Interpreting” 2021
Davary, C. (November 16, 2021)
• Educational Interpreter Assessment Performance (EIPA) Training 2021
Silva, J. (June 2-6, 2021)
• “Attitude + Skills=Success!” 2021
Solow, S. (May 1, 2021)
• “Colleague Collaboration & Connection” 2020
VanPelt, G. (November 6, 7 2020)
• “A crash course in Community Interpreting” 2019
VanPelt, G. (December 6, 7 2019)
• “The Reality of Interpreting” 2019
Davary, C. (November 16, 2019)
• Deaf Activist and Model, Nyle DiMarco Event 2019
(March 9, 2019)
• “A night with Michael Anthony Spady” 2018
(May 18, 2018)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) 2020

“READY ZOOM NOW FINISH..AHA ZOOMED!” (ZOOM Meeting 101)
(September 13, 2020)
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• 7 Annual SoCal ASL Educators Collaboration Conference: 2020
Create & Connect, Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, CA. (March 7, 2020)
Workshops attended: “TRUE+WAY ASL: THE NEXT FRONTIER”, “HELP!
WHERE DO I BEGIN-TEACHING ONLINE PART 1 & 2”, “WHAT IS HYBRID
PEDAGOGY? HOW DOES ASL AND HYBRIDITY WORK TOGETHER FOR
OUR STUDENTS?”
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• 10 Biennial American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) 2019
National Conference, San Diego, CA June 30-July 3, 2019
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• 9 Biennial American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) 2017
National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT June 28-July 1, 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

• American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) 2023

• Ongoing Certification of Completion:
Keenan Safe College Training 2018-current
• Certification of Completion: Solano Community College 2021
Online Education Initiative (OEI) Course Design Rubric
• Certification of Completion: Becoming an Effective Online Instructor, 2020
Los Medanos College
• Certification of completion: Introduction to Teaching and Learning, 2019
in Canvas, Solano Community College Distance Education
• Certification: Signing Naturally Level 1 Unit 1-6, Fairfield, CA 2018
• Certification: EIPA Retreat at California School for the Deaf,
Riverside, CA 2018
• Certification of Appreciation: Student Club Advisor 2017-2018
Los Medanos College

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• ASL 709 Sign Language Media Production
• ASL 724 Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals
• ASL 741 Methods of Sign Language Teaching
• ASL 795a Curriculum and Assessment for Primary Language Learners
• ASL 795b Curriculum and Assessment for World Language Learners
• LIN 510 Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition
• ASL 761 Seminar in Sign Language Education-Professional Preparation
• DST 743 Community Organizing for Social Change
• ASL 762 Seminar in Sign Language: e-Portfolio
• ASL 770 Sign Language Planning & Advocacy
• ASL 790 Sign Language Internship
• DST 712 Enforcing Normalcy: Deaf and Disability Studies
• ASL 777 Digital Pedagogy in the Sign Language Field
• DST 714 Critical Pedagogy in the Deaf Community
• ASL 710 Cultural Practice in the Deaf Community

SKILLS

• Open Communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Task-Oriented
• Digital Presentations: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Prezi
• Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas, Blackboard, D2Learn
• Video Conferencing: Zoom