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Sara Atwood

Roseville, CA
(916) 765-7260
sara.r.atwood@gmail.com
https://saraatwoodinterpreting.weebly.com/

Highlights
I am a hard working individual who is motivated, reliable, and excels in time management. I am passionate about providing
access, support, and services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. I take pride in my responsibility and professional
work ethic. I am patient, and trustworthy with a strong sense of integrity.

Education
Associate Teacher Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
American River College, May 2020.

Associate of Arts (AA) in American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpreting.


American River College, May 2021.

AA in Deaf Studies.
American River College, May 2021.

AA in Language Studies.
American River College, May 2021.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.


Sacramento State University, expected December 2022.

Certification
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 4.1

Professional Experience:
Experience among the field:
● Completed 108 hours of fieldwork interpreting and observations in various settings including remote, religious and

community-based settings. January-May 2021.

● Provided transcription work for DeafHope. November 2020.

● Volunteered at CampGrizzly for Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. July 2019.

Professional Development:

● ​Educating Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Gallaudet University, April 2019.

● Specialized Interpreting: DVSA, Catie Center, November 2020.

● Behavioral Health Interpreting: Trauma-Informed Approach, Catie Center, December 2020.


● Introduction to Sermon Analysis, United Deaf Ministries, March 2021.

Memberships:

● Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). 2021 - Present

● Sacramento Valley Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SaVRID). 2021 - Present

● Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. April 2020 - Present. Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.9.

References:

Erica West Oyedele: 916-484-8198, VP: 916-993-3017, WestOyE@arc.losrios.edu.


Cindy Farnham: 916-402-8371, FarnhaC@arc.losrios.edu.
Cari Carter: 1 916-595-1091, cartermommy611@gmail.com.

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