Gretchen Hombach

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.