Roni McCarthy, B.S.

[email protected]

Academic Credentials
Master of Arts, Sign Language Education, Gallaudet University 2021

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Gallaudet University 2008

Professional Experience
Program Manager, DeafBlind Support Service Program, Connect Society
November 2018 to Present
• Implements a new program designed to provide Support Service Providers (SSPs), frontline one-on-
one workers to work with DeafBlind individuals in the community.

• Oversees the demonstration project’s overall operation, including networking and creating
community partnerships to promote the service.

• Interacts with DeafBlind consumers to promote usage and improve service delivery framework.

• Coordinates training and professional development opportunities for staff.

Team Leader, Community Living Support Services, Connect Society

October 2012 to January 2019
• Coordinated the direct service provision, service planning, and coordinating service delivery for
individuals with cognitive challenges to provide a supportive home environment to foster personal
growth and vocational development.

• Incorporated human resource management, staff development, and creating community

partnerships with other service agencies and providers.

• Implemented and coordinated supportive opportunities for individuals to gain community access
and involvement.

• Duties included writing reports, individual service plans, annual reports, and health and safety
inspections.

Day Residential Educator, Texas School for the Deaf

August 2011 to October 2012
• Supported residential students by educating about social, leisure, independence skills using a
residential spiral curriculum.

• Provided guidance and monitored the residential students’ progress to reach their optimal level.

• Worked with educators and parents/guardians to support the residential students with their
academic progress.

• Attended monthly Site-Based Team meetings as a representative of the residential program to revise
and recreate school policies/guidelines.

Coordinator of Residence Education/Extramural Coordinator, SWCD of Howard College

August 2009 to August 2011
• Overseen the residential plans and progress in overall management of residence hall.

• Coordinated resident assistant (student workers) program, student activities, and workshops/
informative sessions with responsibilities including writing/processing incident reports, student
conduct, monthly reports, budgeting, and residential contracts.

• Coordinated intramural program to provide recreational activities for the students.

• Assisted in implementing of the athletics program by supporting the student-athletes and coaching
staff through logistics-related/administrative duties and game management.

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Director of Programs, National Leadership & Literacy Camp, American School for the
Deaf July 2011 to August 2011
• Assisted the Camp Director in overseeing the camp programs, including the literacy programs,
activity schedule, field trips, and supplies.

• Maintained regular parent contacts, monitored the campers’ medications, medication administration
schedule, and respond to medical emergencies.

• Monitored the campers’ allowances on a financial spreadsheet and prepared their spending
allowances.

• Coordinated with guest speakers and responsible for the distribution of weekly newsletters.

Professional Certifications

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Training 2020

WHMIS, Canadian Red Cross 2020

Deaf Interpreter Online Training 2020

Professional Documentation, Excel Academy 2020

Medication Administration, Excel Academy 2020

Trauma-Informed Care Training, Imagine Institute for Learning 2020

ASIST Training, Canadian Mental Health Association 2019

Psychological First Aid, Canadian Red Cross 2019

MANDT Training, Level 1 & 2 2019

First Aid & CPR Certification, Canadian Red Cross 2019

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Training 2018

Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol Training for the Trainer 2017

Mental Health First Aid, Canadian Mental Health Association 2017

Introduction to Pro-Tactile ASL, Alberta Society of the DeafBlind 2017

Support Service Provider (SSP) Training, Alberta Society of the DeafBlind 2016

Presentations
McCarthy, R. (2017, August 16). Extravaganza Night: Travelling Through Time [Conference

presentation]. Canada Deaf 55+ Games, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

McCarthy, R. (2008, July). Enhancing Your Quality of Life [Conference presentation]. Deaf Canada

Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada.

Community Service
1st Canada Deaf 55+ Games, Executive Committee, Edmonton Association of the Deaf
November 2016 to August 2017
• Worked with the Chairperson and the other key executive committee members to coordinate
educational and entertainment activities for the host of the first national event.

• Assisted with grant applications and sought any financial donations to supplement the host’s costs.

• Attended committee meetings and record the meeting minutes.

• Supported with the volunteer recruitment to provide human resources for the actual event and
delegating essential duties and responsibilities.

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Edmonton Association of the Deaf, Secretary
September 2013 to November 2016
• Attended monthly general and board meetings to record the meeting minutes to be distributed to the
local community and board members.

• Assisted the organization with administrative duties to maintain office files and correspondence.

• Worked with the board members to oversee the community hall and support the members and
community stakeholders with social events, educational opportunities, and various projects.

• Coordinated all booking requests for the use of community hall.

Texas Association of the Deaf Conference, Committee for Youth Program

August 2010 to June 2011
• Assisted the Co-Chairpersons with the conference planning for the state, mainly overseeing the
youth program for the conference.

• Attended regular committee meetings.

• Coordinated the guest speakers, workshop schedule, and recreational activities for youth
participants.

• Supported the Co-Chairpersons in gathering donations.

Office of Student Conduct, Gallaudet University

September 2006 to May 2007
• Hired as a volunteer to serve on the student conduct process board, representing the student body
to uphold the Student Code of Conduct standards and other university policies.

• Maintained fair process to ensure impartial discipline and appropriate intervention when applicable.

• Worked with other representatives from different governing constituencies in the University during
the student conduct process.

• Attended periodic student representative board meetings and training.

Interim-President Search Advisory Committee, Gallaudet University

September 2006 to November 2006
• Nominated by the International Students Club to represent the organization while serving on the
search advisory committee to select an Interim-President for Gallaudet University.

• Attended routine committee meetings.

• Assisted the committee in maintaining the transparency of the search process to release specific
information to the community in phases.

• Supported the committee with screening the applicants and interviewing selected candidates with
the greatest confidence.

Courses Assisted
ASL 111: American Sign Language, Levels I & II (4 credits), Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Fall 2020

Courses Taken
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Spring 2021:
ASL 762: Seminar in Sign Language Education - e-Portfolio

ASL 770: Sign Language Planning and Advocacy

ASL 790: Sign Language Teaching Internship

ENG 600: Academic English for Graduate Students

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Fall 2020:
ASL 752: Sign Language Practicum (3 credits)

ASL 761: Seminar in Sign Language Education - Professional Preparation (1 credit)

LIN 510: First and Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)

WLC 101: Mexican Deaf Culture and Language I (3 credits)

Summer 2020:
ASL 709: Sign Language Media Production (3 credits)

ASL 724: Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals (3 credits)

ASL 741: Methods of Sign Language Teaching (3 credits)

ASL 795: Curriculum and Assessment for Primary Language Learners (3 credits)

ASL 795: Curriculum and Assessment for World Language Learners (3 credits)

Professional Development
William, E. (2020). Innovative ways to teach ASL via Zoom [Webinar]. Ohio American Sign Language

Teachers Association, USA.

Radford, C. (2020). Teaching ASL online effectively [Webinar]. American Sign Language Teachers

Association, USA.

Morin, M. (2020). Mindful leadership [Presentation]. Achieve: Centre for Leadership &

Workplace Performance, Canada.

Forth, D. (2019). Mental health in the workplace [Presentation]. Achieve: Centre for

Leadership & Workplace Performance, Canada.

Awards/Recognitions
Student of the Year, Department of Student Affairs, Gallaudet University
May 2008
This award recognizes a student with outstanding contributions to different programs and services
provided by the Department of Student Affairs. This award is given to only one student out of all
students at the University every year.

Continuous Defender, Women’s Soccer, Athletics Department, Gallaudet University

November 2005
This award recognizes an outstanding athlete in the women’s soccer program, dedicating to the
defensive program.

Best Sportsmanship, Women’s Soccer, Athletics Department, Gallaudet University

November 2004
This award recognizes an athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship ideals on the field with ethical
behavior in the women’s soccer program.

References
Available upon request.

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