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My
name is Tom Moran, and I am a full-time ASL instructor in the Department
of Foreign Languages at Bakersfield
College.
I am hearing and have several family members who are Deaf. I have been an
interpreter since 1989 and have taught college and university courses since
1995. In addition to
teaching, I travel and lecture on topics related to ASL, interpreting, and
English. Before moving to Bakersfield, I lived in San Diego, where I taught English and Sign Language Interpreting at San Diego Mesa College. There I specialized in teaching reading and writing to students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. I continue to have a keen interest in literacy issues, particularly those involving Deaf people. I
was trained at California State University,
Northridge, where I was an
undergraduate and graduate student in the Department of
English. In 1994, I earned a bachelor of arts degree in creative writing
and, in 1999, I earned a master of arts degree with distinction in rhetoric and composition
theory. In 1997 I was awarded the Mitchell Marcus Prize in English for my
research in teaching writing to Deaf students at the postsecondary level. During that time, I worked as an academic interpreter, and later as
the staff interpreter, for the National Center on Deafness. During my time at
NCOD I was a member of the Interpreter Symposium Planning Committee, served in
six mentorships and received the “Outstanding Interpreter Service Award” in
1995. Before attending CSUN, I was a student at Golden West Community College where I completed my AA in general studies and a Certificate in Interpreting for Deaf People. While a student at GWC, I began interpreting at Cypress College and at Golden West College. In my off time I enjoy photography and motorcycle touring. If you are interested in either of those pursuits, you may wish to search for a hidden link on my home page. I am happily married to my wonderful wife Israel, and we reside in Northwest Bakersfield. |
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