Kristi Thrasher
Ransom Canyon,USA
Summary
Virtual American Sign Language Teacher
Professional with strong background in American Sign Language education, ready to make significant impact. Skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and consistently delivering results. Highly valued for communication skills, patience, and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual American Sign Language Teacher
Elevate K-12
Remote
08.2020 - Current
- Teaching ASL Levels 1 and 2 classes
- Developing and delivering lesson plans that utilize appropriate online teaching strategies and methods.
- Assessing student performance through assignments and tests, and providing feedback promptly.
- Utilizing technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience of students.
- Moderating online class forums and encouraging student participation.
- Providing academic support to students via email, video calls, or other online communication channels.
- Keeping up-to-date with developments in the subject area and innovative online teaching techniques.
- Ensuring online learning resources and course materials are available to students at all times.
- Adhering to all institutional policies and procedures, as well as privacy and online safety laws.
American Sign Language Associate Faculty
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
08.2002 - 05.2020
- Teach ASL 1, ASL 2, and Deaf Culture college-level courses.
- Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives.
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
- Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects.
- Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress.
Hearing Impaired and American Sign Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, Texas
08.1998 - 05.2002
- Teaching hearing impaired education high school courses.
- Teaching ASL 1 and ASL 2 high school courses.
- Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom.
- Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives.
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
- Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention.
- Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths.
- Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors.
Hearing Impaired Teacher
Plainview ISD
Plainview, Texas
08.1992 - 05.1998
- Teaching Hearing Impaired Education K-12.
- Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives.
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
- Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects.
- Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention.
- Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Hearing Impaired/ASL Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05-1992
Master’s degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05-2004
Skills
- Curriculum development and creative lesson planning
- Classroom management and behavioral interventions
- Student goal setting and progress monitoring
- Learning engagement, evaluation, and inclusion
- Used effective methods of teaching focusing on the individual needs of each student
- Excellent academic performance evaluations
- IEP, 504, ADA, state and federal laws and regulations familiarity
- Consult and coordinate with department management
- Mentor new teachers
- MS office proficient
- Excellent Sign Language skills in American Sign Language and Pidgin Signed English
- Experienced Online teaching
Accomplishments
Distinguished Faculty Award at Texas Tech University by Student Disability Services.
Certification
Texas Education Certification:
Secondary American Sign Language Grades 6-12
Hearing Impaired Grades PK-12
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Virtual American Sign Language Teacher
Elevate K-12
08.2020 - Current
American Sign Language Associate Faculty
Texas Tech University
08.2002 - 05.2020
Hearing Impaired and American Sign Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.1998 - 05.2002
Hearing Impaired Teacher
Plainview ISD
08.1992 - 05.1998
Master’s degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Texas Tech University
Bachelor’s degree - Hearing Impaired/ASL Education
Texas Tech University