Michael Lupo
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Over 25 years of expertise in educating and consulting diverse deaf and hard-of-hearing populations across all knowledge levels.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Itinerant Teacher serving deaf children ages 3-21 in various schools and settings, using multiple modes of communication to meet student needs and maximize academic success.
- Teach American Sign Language to deaf students in preparation for using a sign language interpreter in the classroom and for communication access throughout the school day.
- Documents progress of students and develops goals and objectives, tailored to meet the specific needs of each student to ensure success in the classroom and maintain a safe and enriched learning environment.
Associate Director/Educator and Consultant
Language First
01.2019 - Current
- Educated parents and professionals on strategies for supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing children in schools nationwide and internationally.
- Conducted training sessions focused on language development and effective teaching approaches.
- Planned and hosted professional conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing across the country.
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, NC
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Provided instruction to deaf students ages 3-21 in various educational environments, employing diverse communication strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Instructed American Sign Language to enhance students' communication skills with interpreters during lessons and outside activities.
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Soliant Health/Central Consolidated Schools
Shiprock, NM
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Teach deaf children from PreK to 5th grade.
- Provide ASL, Deaf Culture, and Deaf Education consulting, advocacy, and training to staff, students, and parents.
- Working with deaf students with secondary disabilities in autism, CP, Down syndrome, SLD, vision impairment, and CLD students.
- Provide sign language and language-learning workshops for staff and parents.
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/American Sign Language
Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed ASL curriculum for implementation across all DODEA schools globally.
- Taught diverse subjects to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in seven district schools.
- Provided consulting and training in ASL, Deaf Culture, and Deaf Education to staff and students.
American Sign Language Teacher
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, NC
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Instructed 160 students annually in ASL I and ASL II, including deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Greenville, NC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Oversaw budget management for a caseload exceeding 115 deaf and hard-of-hearing clients across 15 counties, delivering job, independent living, and technology services tailored to client needs.
Educational Specialist/Recruiting and Academic Advisor/Adjunct Lecturer/Sign Language Studies Program Curriculum Coordinator
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Provided academic advising for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, taught American Sign Language levels I-IV and American Deaf Culture for 300 students annually, and planned curriculum for Sign Language Studies program.
Middle Grades and High School Social Studies/History/Deaf Culture Teacher
Rochester School for the Deaf, North Dakota School for the Deaf, and Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Along with teaching, managed 30+ student IEP's, collaborated with students, parents, and professionals to manage goals, performance, and progress.
Education
TESOL/ESL - post-graduate studies
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM01.2016
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2008
Masters of Deaf & Public Education -
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY01.1992
Bachelors of Social Work -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY01.1991
Timeline
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New Hanover County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Associate Director/Educator and Consultant
Language First
01.2019 - Current
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pender County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2022
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Soliant Health/Central Consolidated Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/American Sign Language
Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014
American Sign Language Teacher
Pitt County Schools
01.2006 - 01.2011
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
Educational Specialist/Recruiting and Academic Advisor/Adjunct Lecturer/Sign Language Studies Program Curriculum Coordinator
East Carolina University
01.1994 - 01.2000
Middle Grades and High School Social Studies/History/Deaf Culture Teacher
Rochester School for the Deaf, North Dakota School for the Deaf, and Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf
01.1990 - 01.1994
TESOL/ESL - post-graduate studies
Eastern New Mexico University
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling -
University of North Texas
Masters of Deaf & Public Education -
University of Rochester
Bachelors of Social Work -
Rochester Institute of Technology