ASHLEY A. ROBINSON
New York City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with extensive experience supporting Deaf and neurodivergent learners across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Strong background in American Sign Language, special education, and social-emotional learning. Committed to equity, inclusion, and relationship-based practice that empowers students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education / ASL Educator
Mary McDowell Friends School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction for students with learning differences, supporting executive functioning, communication, and self-advocacy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement IEP goals, accommodations, and assistive technology while fostering student confidence.
New Love Foundation
Belize City, Belize
06.2016 - Current
- Engage with the Deaf community through summer educational programming, small-group instruction, and culturally responsive American Sign Language learning initiatives.
American Sign Language Teacher
Cathedral High School
Manhattan, NY
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed and delivered engaging ASL curriculum integrating Deaf culture, interactive activities, and differentiated assessments.
- Maintained communication with families and collaborated with support staff.
Teacher Assistant
Rebecca School
Manhattan, NY
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported young children on the autism spectrum and with neurodevelopmental delays by implementing individualized educational and behavioral plans.
American Sign Language Assistant Teacher (Volunteer)
Volta School of the Deaf
Ghana, Africa
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Volunteered as an assistant teacher supporting Deaf students through foundational ASL instruction, classroom organization, and collaboration with lead teachers.
- Assisted with attendance tracking, lesson support, and maintaining inclusive learning environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Deaf Education and Disability
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Disability Studies & American Sign Language
CUNY - College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY06.2016
Skills
- American Sign Language Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Assistive Technology
- Formative & Data-Driven Assessment
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Google Classroom / Plus Portal
- Zoom
Community Service
New Love Foundation, Belize City, Belize, Summer 2016 - Present, Engage with the Deaf community through summer educational programming, small-group instruction, and culturally responsive American Sign Language learning initiatives.
Timeline
Special Education / ASL Educator
Mary McDowell Friends School
01.2022 - Current
American Sign Language Teacher
Cathedral High School
09.2019 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistant
Rebecca School
01.2019 - 08.2019
American Sign Language Assistant Teacher (Volunteer)
Volta School of the Deaf
10.2016 - 09.2018
New Love Foundation
06.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Deaf Education and Disability
Gallaudet University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Disability Studies & American Sign Language
CUNY - College of Staten Island