Resume

Work
Experience

2022- Present

Serve students in preschool and elementary school settings in person and/or virtually with goals for ASL development
Provide individual Family or Parent Training as requested by IEP team per referral
Provide Special Instruction, Specially Designed Instruction, or Consultation as requested by IEP team per referral
Collect and document data on IFSP and IEP goals
Participate in the IEP processes, prepare present levels of ASL performance, and plan goals and objectives
Work with the ASL Team to develop and revise the ASL Curriculum for MECDHH/GBSD
Utilize video and online technology and platforms to create ASL materials for instruction and sharing
Act in the role of Deaf Mentor for the Parent Infant Playgroups, Regional Peer Support Programs, and “Kids Like Me” programs for elementary students and for mid-high school students
Provide itinerant specially designed instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students communicating in American Sign Language in mainstream settings
Provide ongoing educational consultation and technical assistance to professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing communicating via American Sign Language in public and private schools throughout designated areas in Maine
Participate at IEP meetings and provide input into IEPs for students on the ASL Specialist’s caseload
Provide American Sign Language Evaluations for expressive and receptive ASL skills upon referral

2020 - 2022

Create a safe and nurturing school environment for up to 30 children, ranging from three years old to five years old, and collaborate with three other teachers and educational technicians.
Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs and desires.
Effectively interacted with preschool deaf and hard-of-hearing and hearing students working towards specific age-appropriate milestones.
Administered meals and any medications specific to each child's dietary restrictions and/or plans including lactose intolerance, nut intolerance, and vegan food product consumption.
Created a fun and interactive environment planning activities and teaching various topics that both entertained and stimulated the children.

2022 - 2024

- Concentration in Elementary Teaching

- GPA: 4.0

2017 - 2021

- Graduated with Cum Laude

- Dean's List, Fall '17, '20. Spring '18, '20, '21

- President's List, Fall '21

- Member, Tau Sigma National Honor Society

- Member, ASL Club

Represented Wyoming and competed in the Gallaudet Academic Bowl- February 2015
Created and presented three lectures on deafness/deaf culture to 9th-12th grade high school students and college students - March 2017, April 2018, April 2021
Taught Houston Girl's Scout their pledge in American Sign Language.
Taught Star Bangled Banner in American Sign Language to 1st graders in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Taught 40 preschool students (ages 3-5 years old) American Sign Language for 'Silent Night' at Holy Redeemer School in Marshall, Minnesota.