Samara Patterson
Samara Patterson
30 St. James Dr., Northborough MA, O1532 |------------ | ------------
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
• Anticipated Graduation Date: 05.2022
• GPA: 3.98
• Dean’s List: Academic School Year 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Summary of Qualifications
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certified and First Aid trained
• Food Allergy Research and Education certified
• Animal sitter of four years, Baypath Humane Society volunteer
Employment and Leadership Experience
PET SITTER AND HANDLER | NORTHBOROUGH, MA 2016-2017 | ROCHESTER, NY 2018-2020
• Punctual and committed care of cats and dogs including walking, bathing, feeding, and administering medicine.
• Able to care for multiple animals for extended periods of time including elderly and temperamental cases.
STUDENT RESEARCH ASISSTANT| NTID CENTER ON COGNITION AND LANGUAGE | JAN. 2019 - PRESENT
• Conduct interviews in ASL for various research projects and document and organize ASL variation data.
• Perform personal research and present findings at conferences and workshops.
CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANT| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | AUGUST - DECEMBER 2020
• Support the goals of faculty mentors through peer-to-peer small group facilitation in the classroom.
• Develop skills in pedagogy that allow students to reflect on classroom learning, make meaning from that reflection, and provide insight and ideas to work collaboratively with faculty to improve outcomes.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR| NTID ASLIE PROGRAM | SEPT. 2018 – PRESENT
• Provide prospective students with resources on how to apply to the ASLIE program at NTID.
• Give tours to high school prospects and transfer students, introducing them to the opportunities available on RIT’s campus.
NO VOICE ZONE CO-COORDINATOR | RIT RESIDENCE LIFE | AUG. 2019- APRIL 2020
• Hold bi-weekly update meetings on club progress and update Facebook page about weekly events.
• Pay careful and close attention to those who need more guidance and take action to ensure their growth in education.
COUNSELOR | CAMP MARK SEVEN – KODA CAMP | JUN. 2018 – AUG. 2018
• Coordinate, facilitate, and actively planned six weeks of summer camp programs including games, activities, educational nights and other events. Each of the three sessions included 72 campers ranging from ages 8-16.
BUSINESS AND OUTREACH CAPTAIN/HARDWARE ENGINEERING CO-CAPTAIN| FIRST FRC TEAM 1100 | SEPT. 2015 – JUN. 2018
• Managed team sponsorships and outgoing e-mails to other team’s mentors and business coordinators.
• Guided peers through the design and engineering process throughout six weeks of build season.
• Facilitated weekly meetings that provided updates, promoted inclusion and team success, boosted morale, and encouraged team collaboration.
Extracurriculars
• RIT A cappella External Business Director: 2019-present.
• Rochester Deaf Events Among Families KODA camp counselor: Summer 2019
Honors/Awards
• University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony award.
• Tri-M Music Honors Society at Algonquin Regional High School.
Samara Patterson
30 St. James Dr., Northborough MA, O1532 |------------ | ------------
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
• Anticipated Graduation Date: 05.2022
• GPA: 3.98
• Dean’s List: Academic School Year 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Summary of Qualifications
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certified and First Aid trained
• Food Allergy Research and Education certified
• Animal sitter of four years, Baypath Humane Society volunteer
Employment and Leadership Experience
PET SITTER AND HANDLER | NORTHBOROUGH, MA 2016-2017 | ROCHESTER, NY 2018-2020
• Punctual and committed care of cats and dogs including walking, bathing, feeding, and administering medicine.
• Able to care for multiple animals for extended periods of time including elderly and temperamental cases.
STUDENT RESEARCH ASISSTANT| NTID CENTER ON COGNITION AND LANGUAGE | JAN. 2019 - PRESENT
• Conduct interviews in ASL for various research projects and document and organize ASL variation data.
• Perform personal research and present findings at conferences and workshops.
CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANT| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | AUGUST - DECEMBER 2020
• Support the goals of faculty mentors through peer-to-peer small group facilitation in the classroom.
• Develop skills in pedagogy that allow students to reflect on classroom learning, make meaning from that reflection, and provide insight and ideas to work collaboratively with faculty to improve outcomes.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR| NTID ASLIE PROGRAM | SEPT. 2018 – PRESENT
• Provide prospective students with resources on how to apply to the ASLIE program at NTID.
• Give tours to high school prospects and transfer students, introducing them to the opportunities available on RIT’s campus.
NO VOICE ZONE CO-COORDINATOR | RIT RESIDENCE LIFE | AUG. 2019- APRIL 2020
• Hold bi-weekly update meetings on club progress and update Facebook page about weekly events.
• Pay careful and close attention to those who need more guidance and take action to ensure their growth in education.
COUNSELOR | CAMP MARK SEVEN – KODA CAMP | JUN. 2018 – AUG. 2018
• Coordinate, facilitate, and actively planned six weeks of summer camp programs including games, activities, educational nights and other events. Each of the three sessions included 72 campers ranging from ages 8-16.
BUSINESS AND OUTREACH CAPTAIN/HARDWARE ENGINEERING CO-CAPTAIN| FIRST FRC TEAM 1100 | SEPT. 2015 – JUN. 2018
• Managed team sponsorships and outgoing e-mails to other team’s mentors and business coordinators.
• Guided peers through the design and engineering process throughout six weeks of build season.
• Facilitated weekly meetings that provided updates, promoted inclusion and team success, boosted morale, and encouraged team collaboration.
Extracurriculars
• RIT A cappella External Business Director: 2019-present.
• Rochester Deaf Events Among Families KODA camp counselor: Summer 2019
Honors/Awards
• University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony award.
• Tri-M Music Honors Society at Algonquin Regional High School.