Gretchen Hombach
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Creative Writing Tutor skilled in designing and delivering writing workshops to student groups to help develop writing skills. Proficient in applying effective teaching methods to inspire growth and achieve writing progress. Dependable and hardworking with excellent talents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
American Sign Language Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
Mesa , AZ
09.1998 - 05.2010
- Created instructional materials such as handouts, presentations, and videos for learning activities.
- Demonstrated proper use of facial expressions and body language in sign language communication.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
Mesa , AZ
08.1986 - 05.1998
- Provided instruction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, including those with cochlear implants, hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students based on evaluations and assessments.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, speech-language pathologists, audiologists and other professionals to develop appropriate educational plans for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
- Instructed classes using sign language techniques, such as Conceptually Correct Signed English.
- Monitored the academic progress of all assigned Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through regular assessment activities.
- Maintained accurate records regarding student performance, attendance, IEPs, assessments and other relevant data.
- Tutored individual or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in reading comprehension strategies, math problem solving skills or other areas as needed.
- Attended conferences related to teaching methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.
- Facilitated communication between mainstream teachers, interpreters, and special education staff members concerning classroom accommodations for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Students.
- Coordinated field trips or offsite visits designed to supplement classroom instruction while providing real world experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for both the content area being taught as well as the needs of specific learners with hearing impairments.
- Encouraged social interaction among peers by facilitating group activities that promote teamwork among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education - Hearing Impaired
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR08-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Speech
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT06-1973
Skills
- Diverse Learning Approaches
- Lesson planning expertise
- Learner Involvement
- Engaging Instructional Techniques
Timeline
American Sign Language Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
09.1998 - 05.2010
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
08.1986 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Special Education - Hearing Impaired
Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech
Montana State University - Bozeman
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