Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Support Specialist/Aide
Putnam County Schools Virtual Instruction To Accentuate Learning
Winfield, WV
08.2015 - Current
Developed strong working relationships with school administrators and staff members who work closely with deaf children.
Maintained professional relationships with clients by providing accurate and timely interpretations.
Interpreted ASL into spoken English, as well as translated spoken English into ASL.
Adhered to the code of ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Educated hearing people about Deaf culture and its importance in successful interactions with Deaf individuals.
Facilitated communication between Deaf and hearing individuals in order to ensure effective understanding.
Supported deaf students' academic success through accurate interpretation of classroom lectures and discussions.
Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss a student's progress in class.
Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring additional support.
Supported students with special needs by adapting learning materials to their abilities.
Administrative Assistant
Dumont Tri County YMCA
Scott Depot, WV
08.2011 - Current
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to government agencies.
Served as a liaison between departments within the organization.
Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Board of Regents
Marshall University
Huntington, UT
05-2016
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
Mountwest Community And Technical College
Huntington, WV
05-2015
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
Winfield
06-2011
Skills
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Differentiated Instruction
Fluent in American Sign Language
Behavior Management
Motivating students
Special Education
Timeline
Sign Support Specialist/Aide
Putnam County Schools Virtual Instruction To Accentuate Learning
08.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Dumont Tri County YMCA
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Board of Regents
Marshall University
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language
Mountwest Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
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