Hi, I’m
Cassandra Lumpkin
Liverpool,TX
The job of an educator is to teach students to see vitality in themselves.
–Joseph Campbell
Summary
Instructor with experience teaching American Sign Language courses to students at high school level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Certification
- Professional and Pedagogical Responsibilities Certification, Passed, April 13,2015
- Texes184 Content Test, Passed, May 27, 2015
- Texas Assessment of Signed Communication in ASL, Passed. November 7, 2015
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing certification, Passed, June 6, 2019
- English Language Arts and Reading 7–12, Passed, June 11, 2024
Skills
- Multimedia Integration
- Interactive Teaching
- Organizational Skills
- Advanced ASL Proficiency
- Differentiated and Individualized Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Language Modeling
- Cultural Immersion
- Empathy and Patience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Skyward and Canvas
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Education
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Master of Science from Deaf Studies/Deaf Education
08.2018
University Overview
- President's List (Fall 2017, Spring 2018)
- Relevant Coursework: Instructional Design of a Deaf Classroom, Deaf Students with Multiple Handicaps, ASL/English Bilingual Education & the Deaf, ASL/English Bilingual Literature & the Deaf and Functional Behavioral Assessment
- 3.9 GPA
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, Texas
Bachelor of Arts from American Sign Language
12.2015
University Overview
- Dean's List (Fall 2013, Spring 2015)
- President's List (Spring 2014)
- Reaud Honors College Graduate (Fall 2015)
- 3.4 GPA
- Minor in English
Affiliations
- Reaud Honors College, August 2012 - December 2015
- Involved in the Deaf community
- Lamar University Deaf Studies ASL lab tutor, 2015
- Texas American Sign Language Educators, 2017-Present
- American Sign Language Teachers Associations, 2019-Present
- Pasadena Educators Association, 2024- Present
Work History
Region IV RDSPD via Pasadena ISDHouston, TX
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure curriculum alignment and improvement.
- Served as case manager for Deaf Education students, overseeing individualized services, coordinating supports, and ensuring compliance with special education timelines.
- Drafted Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) and authored IEPs, aligning goals and accommodations with each student’s language profile and academic needs.
- Conducted comprehensive deaf education communication and language evaluations to determine language access needs, document language deprivation impacts, and inform targeted instructional plans.
- Monitored progress and maintained data-driven documentation, administering regular progress monitoring, updating goals, and preparing reports for IEP meetings and multidisciplinary teams.
- Taught self-advocacy and communication skills to students with hearing differences, including strategies for requesting accommodations, using assistive technology, and navigating classroom and campus environments.
- Coordinated with audiologists, interpreters, speech-language pathologists, and families, facilitating service delivery, troubleshooting assistive listening systems, and ensuring consistent implementation of accommodations.
- Assessed how hearing loss affects access to grade-level content and designed targeted interventions during non-instructional periods to close language deprivation and academic gaps.
- Maintained accurate special education records and compliance documentation, preparing clear, timely materials for administrators, families, and external providers.
Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe ISDSanta Fe, TX
American Sign Language Teacher
08.2021 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension and documented in Skyward.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Coordinated a special excursion to Texas School for the Deaf and more extensive study trips to expand learning for American Sign Language students.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Elkins High School- Fortbend ISDSugar Land, TX
American Sign Language Teacher
10.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Implemented accommodations for ESL, 504 and special educated students throughout instructions and assessments
- Instructed students at ASL levels I, II and III
- Effectively administered teaching responsibilities for a classroom of 10-34 students
- Established an environment conducive to learning that met the needs of all students
- Managed and assisted with ASL Club and ASL Honor Society activities and events
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
George Ranch High School- Lamar CISDRichmond, Tx
American Sign Language Teacher
02.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Implemented accommodations for ESL, 504 and special needs students throughout lessons and testing
- Effectively administered teaching responsibilities for a classroom of 18-36 students
- Established an environment conducive to learning that met the needs of all students
- Managed and assisted with ASL Club activities and events.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
Clements High SchoolSugar Land, TX
Student Teacher - 9th - 12th Grade
08.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Aided in the dispersal of PSAT approved calculators
- Observed 504, IEP, Department and Faculty meetings
- Taught lessons for ASL levels I, II and III
- Effectively administered teaching responsibilities for a classroom of 13-30 students
- Enforced established classroom rules and disciplinary procedures.
Field Experience
Field Experience Phase II, 2014, 2015,
Clear Falls High School, League City, Texas, 9-12, Spring 2015
Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe, Texas, 9-12, Fall 2014,
- Created a unit consisting of 5 lessons,
- Graded and recorded student work,
- Constructed PowerPoint presentations for lessons on ASL vocabulary,
- Executed accommodations for students of varying exceptionalities,
- Prepared and taught interactive lessons for a classroom of 18-30 students,
- Created and implemented whole group activities,
- Administered assessments for small groups,
Field Experience Phase I
Austin Middle School, Beaumont, Texas, 7th Grade, Fall 2013,
- Composed whole and small group activities aligned with the TEKS,
- Observed classroom management policies and procedures,
- Administered quizzes and grading of assignments and quizzes,
- Lead short story whole group discussion and reading
Central Medical Magnet High School, Beaumont, Texas, 9-12, Spring 2013
- Taught lessons prepared by the Junior Achievement Program
- Observed mentor lessons, classroom management policies, and procedures
Availability
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Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Region IV RDSPD via Pasadena ISD
08.2024 - Current
American Sign Language Teacher
Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe ISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
American Sign Language Teacher
Elkins High School- Fortbend ISD
10.2018 - 05.2021
American Sign Language Teacher
George Ranch High School- Lamar CISD
02.2016 - 05.2017
Student Teacher - 9th - 12th Grade
Clements High School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Lamar University
Master of Science from Deaf Studies/Deaf Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts from American Sign Language