Honor Society® member
Rebekah Farley
Academic Tutor at Lamar University
- Lamar University
- American Sign Language and Psychology
- Class of 2015
- Fort Worth, Tx
Member since July 2013
About
I am a motivated student with ambitious goals that I want to excel. I am a Deaf student who is fluent in American Sign Language, English and some Spanish. It is my goal to use my language abilities to make an impact in Education for young children across the nation. I plan to become an American Sign Language teacher.. I want to help to coordinate curriculum and promote Education across America and maybe even the world.
Education
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Lamar University
American Sign Language and Psychology
2011 – 2015
Honors and awards
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RadioShack Scholar
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Lily Stevenson Scholarship Award
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National Honor Society
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Dean's List
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Multiple Art Awards
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Mensa
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Citizenship Award
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School Ambassador
Goals and interests
- Career goal
American Sign Language teacher and Education Advocacy
- Graduate school interests
I'm interested in graduate schools and I have various options such as Gallaudet University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Texas, and Boston University.
- Outside the classroom
Art, movies, reading, dancing, using Advanced American Sign Language, working with children, exploring academic interests
Experience
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Academic Tutor
Lamar University
Aug 2011 – May 2013
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Hostess
Cotton Patch Cafe
Aug 2010 – May 2011
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Teacher Intern
Various Schools
Aug 2010 – May 2015
Volunteering
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Teacher Intern
Various Schools
Aug 2010 – May 2015
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Camp Counselor
Discovery Retreat for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Jun 2010 – Jul 2014
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Camp Counselor
Camp Summer Blast
Jun 2007 – Jun 2011
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Volunteer
Cook Children Hospital
Jun 2005 – Jun 2008
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
Organizations
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Signing Cardinals
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RadioShack Scholar
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Teacher Association of Future Educators
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National Honor Society
