Candice Dodson
American Sign Language Teacher
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Summary of qualifications fluent in American Sign Language as well as spoken English. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of video relay products. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with Convo.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Virtual American Sign Language Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
Austin , Texas
06.2020 - Current
- Planned and executed learning objectives and goals.
- Interact with students through zoom, canvas and canvas email.
- Maintained students' interest through creative and engaging activities.
- Assessed student performance through district, state, and teacher-prepared projects and other assessment tools.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Deaf Education Teacher
Irving Independent School District
Irving, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
American Sign Language Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, Texas
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Taught Level one to Level four classes 9th to 12th
- Planned and executed learning objectives and goals
- Maintained students' interest through creative and engaging activities
- Assessed student performance through district, state, and teacher-prepared projects and other assessment tools
- Utilized PowerPoint, video, Google classroom and online resources
- Constantly modeled ASL signing in correct usage (grammar, syntax)
- Assigned projects, homework, and handled classroom management
- Participated in curriculum development with ASL team members for virtual learning academy
- Served as Sponsor of ASL Club
American Sign Language Teacher
Plano Independent School District
Plano, Texas
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Taught Level one and Level two classes 9th and 10th
- Planned and executed learning objectives and goals
- Maintained students' interest through creative and engaging activities
- Assessed student performance through district, state, and teacher-prepared projects and other assessment tools
- Utilized PowerPoint, Elmo, video, and online resources
- Constantly modeled ASL signing in correct usage (grammar, syntax)
- Assigned projects, homework, and handled classroom management
- Participated in curriculum development individually and as ASL team member
- Served as Sponsor of ASL Club and ASL Honor Society
American Sign Language Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Taught level one and level two classes 9thand 10th
- Planned and executed learning objectives and goals
- Maintained students' interest through creative and engaging activities
- Assessed student performance
- Assigned projects, homework, and handled classroom management
- Sponsored ASL Club
Family Support Liaison, Development Consultant
Region 10 Education Service Center
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Consulted with Region 10 on developing Formal Family Support Model
- Provided intervention services to families of infants and toddlers with hearing loss
- Traveled to Conferences and Pilot Sites represent EHDI team
- Educated Audiologists and ENTs about Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
- Presented at EHDI Dallas Conference
Deaf Education Substitute Teacher
Irving Independent School District
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and long term assignments
- Fostered safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
- Taught small and large classes within various age groups, educational and grade level
- Provided individual and group assistance to students using methods such as direct instruction and learning stations to motivate and inspire an enthusiasm for learning
Attendant
McIntosh Family
Dallas, TX
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided care for child with special needs.
- Carried out speech therapist's auditory verbal goals.
- Implemented activities that would stimulate growth in language, motor, and social skills.
- Met with parents on a weekly basis. Established goals and plans for the following week.
Nanny
Vennerberg Family, Family
Dallas, TX
06.2006 - 05.2009
- Provided care for child with special needs from infancy through toddler stage
- Implemented specific care instructions (medications, special feeding, etc.)
- Provided child care for multiple children simultaneously
- Maintained open lines of communication regarding children's activities & needs
- Monitored needs and provided ongoing assistance to family
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
Education
B.S - Development & Family Studies, Communication
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.1998 - 12.2008
Standard ASL Certification EC-12 Standard Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certification EC-12 -
09.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Team building
Timeline
Virtual American Sign Language Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc.
06.2020 - Current
Deaf Education Teacher
Irving Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
American Sign Language Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2015 - 08.2019
American Sign Language Teacher
Plano Independent School District
08.2012 - 08.2015
American Sign Language Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
11.2011 - 08.2012
Family Support Liaison, Development Consultant
Region 10 Education Service Center
05.2010 - 08.2011
Attendant
McIntosh Family
10.2009 - 10.2010
Deaf Education Substitute Teacher
Irving Independent School District
08.2009 - 08.2011
Standard ASL Certification EC-12 Standard Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certification EC-12 -
09.2007 - 12.2007
Nanny
Vennerberg Family, Family
06.2006 - 05.2009
B.S - Development & Family Studies, Communication
University of North Texas
08.1998 - 12.2008