Andrietta Thomas
Dover,DE
Summary
Seeking a position working as an itinerant teacher of the Deaf/HH. I have worked as a teacher of the Deaf/HH in Delaware since 1997. Most of those years have been as an itinerant teacher. In those years I have worked with students with a variety of needs. I have also worked with students in a variety of settings from separate specialized schools for students with additional needs to specialized schools for students with behavioral needs. Having worked at Delaware School for the Deaf, I can communicate expressively and receptively in American Sigh Language. I believe my years of working with a variety of students will be beneficial as an itinerant teacher in your district. I am a strong believer that the most important part of my role is building a strong, trusting relationship with my students. With many students, we will be working together for years and they need to know I am a continuous part of their support system.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Appoquinimink School District
11.2017 - Current
- Provide inservice training to support staff, teachers, and parents on areas such as, audiological information, best acoustical needs of the student, the characteristics and educational implications of hearing loss
- Serve as the district representative at IEP meetings for students educationally placed outside the district classroom
- Pre-teach, reinforce, and/or support the acquisition of content area vocabulary and concepts when needed
- Work collaboratively with audiologists who serve my students with permission from the parent(s), or guardian(s)
- Create direct instruction sessions focused on vocabulary,oral and written language and reading skills.
- Evaluate the student's progress through formal and informal assessments
- Assist in the development of student IEPs
- Instruct the student and staff on the use and care of hearing aids, classroom amplification systems as well as personal hearing assistive devices
- Develop strong relations with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
Teacher of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students with additional needs, non-diploma track
Christina School District
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Provide instruction in the subject areas of Math, ELA, and Science for non-diploma track middle and high school students
- Work collaboratively with building staff in the middle and high school departments
- Administer formal and informal assessments to develop IEP needs and goals
- Modify materials as needed according to the individual needs of the student
- Provide report cards and update progress on IEP goals
- Attend professional development training
- Evaluate the student's progress through formal and informal assessments
- Assist in the development of student IEPs
- Develop and implement transition plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
Itinerant teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Capital School District
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Provide inservice training to support staff, teachers, and parents regarding issues like audiological information, best acoustical needs of the student, the characteristics and educational implications of hearing loss
- Serve as the district representative at IEP meetings for students educationally placed outside our district (Delaware School for the Deaf)
- Pre-teach, reinforce or research content area vocabulary and concepts
- Modify materials as needed according to the individual needs of the student
- Work collaboratively with audiologists who serve my students with permission from the parent(s)
- Create lessons in vocabulary, oral and written language and reading skills
- Evaluate the student's progress through formal and informal assessments
- Assist in the development of student IEPs
- Instruct the student and staff on the use and care of hearing aids and hearing equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supporting learning environment
Itinerant teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Cape Henlopen School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Provide inservice training to support staff, teachers, and parents regarding issues like audiological information, best acoustical needs of the student, the characteristics and educational implications of hearing loss
- Work collaboratively with building staff to monitor the impact of hearing loss may have on the student's educational progress
- Pre-teach, reinforce or research content area vocabulary and concepts
- Modify materials as needed according to the individual needs of the student
- Work collaboratively with audiologists who serve my students with permission from the parent(s)
- Create lessons in vocabulary, oral and written language and reading skills
- Evaluate the student's progress through formal and informal assessments
- Assist in the development of student IEPs
- Instruct the student and staff on the use and care of hearing aids and hearing equipment.
Education
Master's Degree in Education of Students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing -
Bloomsburg University
08.1997
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Education of Students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing -
Bloomsburg University
05.1995
Skills
- I work collaboratively with staff in the district as well as with other itinerant teachers throughout Delaware
- I have a great working relationship with many audiologists in Delaware
- If I am unable to answer a question, I have a variety of resources that I use to find the answer
- I have worked with a variety of student ages from 3 to 21
Accomplishments
- Was chosen to work on the PEPNET team which is working towards better transition opportunities for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing throughout Delaware
- Was selected to work on the Deaf Task Force which worked on better meeting the needs of students throughout the state. From having certified staff to how best to meet their academic and emotional needs.
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Appoquinimink School District
11.2017 - Current
Teacher of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students with additional needs, non-diploma track
Christina School District
08.2016 - 11.2017
Itinerant teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Capital School District
08.2004 - 06.2016
Itinerant teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Cape Henlopen School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Master's Degree in Education of Students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing -
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Education of Students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing -
Bloomsburg University