Laura Teague Albenesius

800 Florida Ave NE

Washington, DC 29801
803-522-6852
laura.albenesius@gallaudet.edu

Education

In Progress: Masters of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation Program

Deaf Education and Elementary Education
Gallaudet University

May 2016: Baccalaureate Degree in Modern Languages:

American Sign Language Emphasis
Clemson University

May 2016: Undergraduate Certificate

ASL-English Educational Interpreting
Clemson University

Certifications

August 2016: Educational Interpreter Performance

Assessment (EIPA): 3.5

Professional Positions

January-March 2017: The River School Practicum Intern

Assisting and guiding students in a kindergarten classroom during 84
hours of instructional activities

July 2015, Camp Wonderhands Camp Counselor

July 2016: Caring for and supervising Deaf and hard of hearing children during
summer camp activities at Camp Wonderhands

Summer 2015, Clemson University Academic Tutor -

Summer 2016: Tutoring of Clemson University Athletes in American Sign Language
acquisition courses

Fall 2015: Clemson University Teachers Assistant for ASL 1010 Lab
Teaching of ASL 1010 Lab coursework on a weekly basis as a Clemson
University Independent Study.

Fall 2015: Oconee County School District Educational Interpreter Internship

Elementary Setting (K-4)
Internship with performance under guidance of a nationally certified
interpreter with a student during 75 hours of instructional school work.
Spring 2015: Oconee County School District Educational Interpreter Field Placement
Elementary Setting (K-4)
Field Observation of a nationally certified interpreter working with a
student who is deaf during 50 hours of instructional school work.
Other Employment

August 2016- Present: Gallaudet University Graduate Assistant for the

Education Department Undergraduate Education
Program Director

July-January 2016: Rue 21 Seasonal Sales Associate

May-August 2015: Clemson University Band Office Office Worker

June-August 2013: Pizza Hut Customer Service Representative

Accolades/Awards

Spring 2016: Clemson University Gallaudet/Clerc Award for

Excellence in American Sign
Language
Fall 2012-Spring 2016 SC Commission on Higher Education Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Fall 2012-Spring 2016 Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship
Fall 2012-Spring 2016 Clemson University Presidential Scholarship
Fall 2015 Clemson University Presidents List
Spring 2015 Clemson University Presidents List
Fall 2014 Clemson University Deans List
Fall 2013 Clemson University Deans List
Fall 2012 Clemson University Deans List

Service

Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Clemson University American President

Sign Language Club
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Clemson University Kappa Beta Historian
Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Clemson University Tiger Vice Commander
Band Piccolo Section Leader
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Clemson University Tiger Vice Chairman
Band Association Student
Advisory Board
Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Clemson University American Treasurer
Sign Language Club
Fall 2014 Clemson University Kappa Beta Ritual Chair
Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi
Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Clemson University Tiger Vice Commander
Band Piccolo Section Leader
Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Clemson University Tiger Chairman of the Board
Band Association Student
Advisory Board
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Clemson University American Events Coordinator
Sign Language Club
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Clemson University Kappa Beta Vice President of Service
Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi
Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Clemson University Tiger Uniform Manager
Band

References
Excellent references provided upon request.