ELIZABETH WHITE

5197 W. Heartland Cv. Herriman Ut. 84096 · 801-860-8901

lizzwhite@comcast.net

I am an enthusiastic educator offering a positive learning environment. My compassionate, and

innovative teaching style will prepare the upcoming generation of leaders for a future of lifelong success
and learning. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills make me an ideal member of any
professional learning community. My personal and professional experiences give me a unique
perspective of the public K-12 environment that will benefit students and other employees.

EXPERIENCE
08/1999 TO 08/2001 AND 10/2010 TO CURRENT
EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
(BREAK BETWEEN 2001-2010 to be a stay-at-home mom, occasional interpreter substitute)
 Facilitated educational instruction and interaction between hearing and deaf individuals
within a classroom and school sponsored extracurricular activities.
 Provided Sign Language Classes for students during the school year.
 Daily exposure to educational environment in most public grades K-12

01/2004 TO 06/2006
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASL TEACHER, DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
 Created interactive and engaging curriculum for two levels of community education ASL
classes for teens and adults ranging from 12-70 years old.
 Differentiated instruction for range of students in classes.

08/1996 TO 08/1999
OUTSOURCING OFFICE MANAGER,
 Organized incoming and outgoing products and services for multiple and diverse
companies
 Trained new employees on call center practices and procedures

07/1995 TO 08/1996
LIFEGUARD AND SWIM TEACHER, DESERET GYM
 Watch and assist pool patrons in need of emergency attention
 Plan and carry out swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 14 years old
EDUCATION
OCTOBER 2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
 Student teaching, under university supervision, from August to November 2018
 Graduation: October 20, 2018
 GPA for BS program- 4.0

DECEMBER 2015
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: INTERPRETING FOR THE DEAF, SLCC
Completed degree requirements added by the state after initial experience and certification.
Although “Grandfathered” in and not a requirement, I felt it necessary to maintain current with
the demands of the field.

JUNE 1999
INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: SLCC
 Completed the Salt Lake Community College interpreter training program.

SKILLS
 Dependable  Fast Learner
 Creative and organized  Passionate about reading and learning
 Fluent in American Sign Language  Open Minded

REFERENCES
References available upon request