Darcy Shirley
Spartanburg,SC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Student
Spartanburg Hearing Impaired Program (SHIP)
Roebuck, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured classroom resources and activities were adapted for auditory accessibility, utilizing FM systems, visual aids, and other assistive technologies.
- Assisted Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in integrating with general education classrooms, fostering inclusivity and promoting accessible learning environments.
- Promoted social integration by facilitating peer interactions, creating opportunities for DHH students to engage meaningfully with classmates.
Bookseller
Hub City Writers Project
Spartanburg, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Developed an in-depth knowledge of diverse genres and age-appropriate literature, effectively inspiring and promoting a love of reading across all age groups. Utilized expertise to recommend tailored books that foster literacy, encourage lifelong learning, and support developmental milestones in readers of varying ages and interests.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local schools, libraries, and community organizations to promote literacy and foster a love of reading. Initiated educational outreach and collaborated on event themes and programming.
Clinical Student
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, SC
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Delivered nine target lessons, both whole-class and individualized.
- Utilized data-driven assessment techniques to monitor progress and adjust strategies, ensuring meaningful growth.
Residential Teacher's Assistant
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, SC
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted with individualized learning plans, adapting activities to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Facilitated communication and social development using American Sign Language and other communication modalities.
- Communicated with educators and staff to support each student's academic and personal growth.
- Designed and delivered targeted independent living skills curriculum for students, enhancing student autonomy and proficiency in daily routines, personal finance, and household management.
Clinical Student
Pine Street Elementary School
Spartanburg, SC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed student's literacy skills using Fountas and Pinnell, and implemented strategies from teacher feedback and direct observations to create individualized lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, American Sign Language (ASL)
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC05.2025
Skills
- Advanced American Sign Language skills, including strong conversational fluency, receptive accuracy, and expressive clarity
Timeline
Clinical Student
Spartanburg Hearing Impaired Program (SHIP)
08.2024 - Current
Bookseller
Hub City Writers Project
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Student
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
01.2024 - 01.2024
Residential Teacher's Assistant
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
10.2021 - 01.2024
Clinical Student
Pine Street Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, American Sign Language (ASL)
Converse University