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Lillian Maestas

Albuquerque

Summary

Dedicated professional experienced in braille transcription and tactile graphics development. Proven ability to create accessible educational materials, ensuring compliance with braille standards.

Overview

1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Braillist

Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque
08.1997 - 12.2019

Delivered braille materials promptly to enhance educational access for blind students.

Transcribed print materials into braille for students from kindergarten to high school.

  • Converted worksheets, handouts, tests, and textbooks into accessible formats.
  • Provided essential chapters to ensure students received complete materials.
  • Maintained current knowledge of braille code rules, including foreign languages and tactile graphics.
  • Utilized embossing equipment to create tactile graphics for Nemeth math and science diagrams.

Braille Transcriber/Educational Assistant

Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque
08.1995 - 06.1997

Delivered one-on-one transcription assistance for blind student, including math and foreign language materials.

Collaborated with teachers to adapt handouts and tests, enhancing accessibility for students with visual impairments.

  • Developed tactile graphics, including labeled maps and diagrams, to facilitate understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Managed ordering and distribution of educational resources to support diverse learning needs.
  • Packaged and returned books at year-end to maintain accurate resource management.

Braille Transcriber/Educational Assistant

Jemez Valley Public School Dst
Rio Rancho
08.1993 - 06.1995
  • Transcribed print materials into braille, including literacy, Nemeth math, and foreign languages.
  • Created tactile graphics for maps and diagrams in social studies, math, and science.
  • Collaborated with teachers to order textbooks and adapt tests, ensuring materials met diverse student needs.
  • Managed end-of-year braille book ordering and returns, optimizing resource availability for students.
  • Monitored updates on braille code changes, ensuring all materials complied with current standards.
  • Troubleshot braille embossers and maintained proficiency with braille translation software.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Basic prerequisite coursework

TVI Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Braille transcription
  • Tactile graphics development
  • Braille compliance
  • Braille transcription
  • Braille code compliance
  • Embossing equipment operation
  • Braille technology
  • Resource allocation
  • Industry collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Literary Braille Transcriptionist

Timeline

Braillist

Albuquerque Public Schools
08.1997 - 12.2019

Braille Transcriber/Educational Assistant

Albuquerque Academy
08.1995 - 06.1997

Braille Transcriber/Educational Assistant

Jemez Valley Public School Dst
08.1993 - 06.1995

Some College (No Degree) - Basic prerequisite coursework

TVI Community College
Lillian Maestas