Teaching Locations:
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Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Catherine M.
Hi! I am a fluent ASL user. I have taught classes for both Deaf and Hearing children & adults for over 25 years, and even founded a Christian school for the Deaf!
I've interpreted professionally in the community, at religious services, medical venues, and in higher education for 30 years, I have a strong knowledge of local signs and Deaf language tendencies.
In addition to teaching basic ASL, I have taught groups and done individual mentoring for advanced ASL learners and ASL interpreting students. For Deaf learners, I offer individual online classes for writing and English skills, as well as lessons to help you understand documents and write resumes.
I love making ASL fun to learn, but accessible to people who want to quickly get involved in communicating with the Deaf community.
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Teacher's Studio
I am so happy that I chose Cathy, to learn from. She teaches ASL in a fun and informative environment. From the history of the language, to the reason a sign looks the way it does, to “hands-on” activities - you will learn and retain the information. Cathy prepares her students to interact in the deaf community, and encourages us to do so. I am quickly learning the language, meeting wonderful people (who I otherwise never would have met) and I’m growing more confident in ASL all the time. Thanks Cathy!
Teacher's Studio
Cathy is very knowledgeable of ASL and the history behind it. She demonstrates how the local deaf community uses signs that may be different in other places.
Teacher's Studio
Cathy is an amazing teacher and her memory techniques make picking up the language so much easier! She makes learning fun and entertaining as well as informative. Would recommend her as a teacher for anyone wanting to learn ASL.
Teacher's Studio
She is the best ASL teacher I have ever seen. I am now a professional ASL Interpreter for my career after being taught and mentored by Mrs Metcalf. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
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Experience
ASL Teacher
Jan 1992 - PresentFreelance & Community
Teaching children and adult classes at various levels from beginner to advanced/interpreter level classes. Also, taught ASL workshops for sign language interpreters, medical personnel, and other specific groups.
ASL Interpreter
Sep 2005 - Aug 2018East Tennessee State University
American Sign Language STAFF Interpreter for university level classes, events, and meetings.
Teacher of the Deaf, K-12
Aug 2001 - Dec 2004Mountain Empire Baptist School
Founder and head teacher of Deaf school, grades K-12.
Education
Master of Arts in Reading Education
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015East Tennessee State University
Masters post-grad Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Sep 1980 - Jan 1985Bob Jones University
Languages
American Sign Language
Fluent / Native Proficiency
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Affiliations
American Sign Language Teachers Association
Jan 2018Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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