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Jamila Hubbard

Orem,UT

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong passion for teaching language and culture, particularly within the context of accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Experienced in providing education and support to bridge communication gaps and promote culture understanding. Skilled in implementing strategies and accommodations to ensure equal access to information and services. Committed to advocating for accessibility and fostering an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive and contribute,

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Utah Valley University
03.2024 - Current
  • Provides accommodation support to students by helping them understand their accommodations, how to request them, and how to make changes when needed.
  • Provide onboarding for students encompassing department structure and protocol.
  • Provides mentoring to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as needed.
  • Provides support to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students by planning monthly social events.
  • Administrative work is required and includes answering messages, emails and face-to-face questions from students, staff, and visitors.
  • Processes closed caption requests and monitors workflow to ensure student captioning needs are met.
  • Provide day-to-day scheduling support by coordinating service providers for students and campus visitors.
  • Support department leaders in administrative duties including, but not limited to, data analytics, planning & implementing staff training, student training and writing reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Substitute Deaf Mentor

Utah Schools For The Deaf And The Blind
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide home-based services to families with deaf/hard-of-hearing children, age birth to three years, in the areas of Deaf-hood.
  • Prepare to share experiences and answer families' questions about Deaf-hood.
  • Perform weekly home visits to children and families, and models for parents the activities to be worked on with children during the week.
  • Help families access deaf community activities and events.
    Respect and affirm the diversity of the deaf community within discussions with parents.

Adjunct Professor

Brigham Young University
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught ASL 202 & 311R courses, providing instruction to up to 10 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.

Adjunct Professor

Utah Valley University
01.2021 - Current
  • Taught ASL 1010, ASL 1020, ASL 3050, ASL 3530 courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

ASL Interpreter

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
01.2020 - Current
  • Promoted accessibility at public events by delivering real-time ASL interpretation of speeches and presentations.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
  • Championed accessibility initiatives within organizations, advocating for the inclusion of qualified interpreters at critical meetings or events involving deaf participants.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.

ASL Teacher

Provo High School
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Strengthened connections between students by organizing extracurricular events focused on American Sign Language practice and appreciation.
  • Enhanced pronunciation accuracy through targeted drills focusing on specific handshapes, movements, facial expressions, body language.
  • Expanded students'' knowledge of Deaf community resources by inviting guest speakers and arranging field trips to local events.
  • Utilized various forms of assessment to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address gaps in understanding or skill development.
  • Collaborated with other educators to continually improve ASL curriculum and share best practices for teaching strategies.

Short Term Substitute Staff Residential Assistant

Gallaudet University
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for community building, administrating, and participating as a team member
  • Responsible for office functions, administrating, and participating as a team member within their residence hall.
  • Responsible for performing a variety of front desk, clerical, and customer service functions.
  • Responsible for reporting crisis situation that needs to be taken care of.

Education

Master of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Documentation Management
  • Advanced Communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Software
  • Project Planning

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved students through effectively helping with things that are recommended.

Certification

  • Associate License in Teaching [January 2020 - July 2024]
  • Early Intervention Specialist Credential [April 2024 - April 2029]

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Utah Valley University
03.2024 - Current

Substitute Deaf Mentor

Utah Schools For The Deaf And The Blind
07.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Brigham Young University
08.2021 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Utah Valley University
01.2021 - Current

ASL Interpreter

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
01.2020 - Current

ASL Teacher

Provo High School
01.2020 - 03.2024

Short Term Substitute Staff Residential Assistant

Gallaudet University
08.2015 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Gallaudet University

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