Charlotte Patterson

(360) 713-2331

cpatterson12@mail.wou.edu

Objective
I wish to work as an ASL/English Interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing. I am a senior in the
interpreting program at Western Oregon University and have a minor in Special Education. I aim to
provide access for both deaf and hearing consumers in a wide range of settings. I plan on receiving
my NIC certification as well as passing the EIPA with a 4.0 or above to obtain employment within
educational settings after I graduate.

Education
Western Oregon University

Expected June 2016

Monmouth, Oregon
Bachelor of Arts Degree in ASL/English Interpreting
Minor in Special Education
Clark Community College

Sept. 2009-June 2012

Vancouver, Washington
Associate of Arts Degree

Graduated with Honors 3.87 GPA

Experience
Service Learning Trip to Ghana Team Member

Expected March 16-27, 2016

Traveled to Ghana with 10 others from WOU who are involved in the Deaf community to
volunteer

Brought books and materials to 2 schools for the deaf

Worked with deaf and hearing citizens in Ghana

Lead various fundraisers prior to the trip

Volunteer Interpreter for the Deaf

August 26, 2015

Lincoln City, Oregon

Cat and Andrew Dixons Wedding
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Interpreted the wedding ceremony and reception from English into ASL to create access for a
Deaf attendee

Prepared materials prior to the event and attended the wedding rehearsal

Demonstrated my fluency in ASL and interpreting skills while being observed by a professional
interpreter

Voluntary Mentor

August 2013-2015

Salem, Oregon
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Worked with an individual who experienced late-onset/postlingual deafness due to illness in

2012

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60+ hours of volunteer ASL tutoring using voice-off guidelines to improve fluency

Volunteered to help facilitate conversations using ASL-to-Voice and Voice-to-ASL at a charity

event