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Elizabeth Barr
1904 Grenada Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37922 (865)437-7762 ebarr2@utk.edu

Education 2009 Present University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN BSED: Special Education Educational Interpreting GPA: 3.63 Interpreting Experience August 2013-May 2014 Educational Interpreting Internship at Heritage High School Completed 285+ hours at internship Worked with two different Educational Interpreters to gain and improve interpreting skills Interpreted for two High School students in a variety of classes such as, CAD (ComputerAided Design), psychology, biology, English, and algebra II Spring 2014 The Trip to Bountiful Interpreted play with other interpreting students for The Clarence Brown Theatre Professional Development Fall 2013 Religious Interpreting Workshop Developed vocabulary to use in specific religious settings as well as engaged in discussion about various ethical considerations November 2011 Legal Interpreting Workshop Learned ethical considerations, vocabulary, and processes associated with interpreting in a legal setting March 2012 Expanding Your ASL Options Workshop Workshop detailing various ways to expand your use of ASL vocabulary and concepts Volunteer Experience March 2012, April 2014 KCD Youth Night Spoke on a panel discussing options for KCD students when they leave high school. December 2013 HOHOHO Hoedown Helped run activities at the Helping Hands of East Tennessee Christmas Party January 2012-May 2013 Childrens Hospital Assist child life staff in cleaning toys and playrooms Entertain children to promote wellness Work Experience 2013 Knoxville Leadership Foundation Operation Backyard Intern (June 2013 August 2013) Evaluate applicants to the Operation Backyard Program Perform site visits to assess home repair needs Assist in developing and leading summer camp program Prepare for and work with volunteer work crews

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Elizabeth Barr
1904 Grenada Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37922 (865)437-7762 ebarr2@utk.edu

2011-2013

UTK Wesley Foundation Student Intern (August 2011 May 2013) Assemble and manage leadership team Coordinate student led activities Assist directors in weekly programming for Sunday service and Wednesday discussion Camp Wesley Woods Outpost Director (June 2012 August 2012) Assist in developing outpost program for middle and high school students Supervise counselors and staff Adventure Staff (June 2012 August 2012) Supervise and lead high ropes courses and other adventure activities Counselor (June 2010- August 2010) Supervise and provide care for children Support Staff (June 2008 August 2008 and June 2009 August 2009) Prepare and facilitate activities for campers Assist in maintaining camp grounds

2008-2012

References Jennifer Carpenter, supervising interpreter Tim Kobler, campus minister Carol LaCava, interpreting instructor References information available upon request.