Nicole Miranda
Pawtucket
Summary
Knowledgeable and attentive American Sign Language Instructor bringing proven expertise in teaching and motivating students to learn. Implements curriculum expertly and grades students fairly to oversee successful beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Instructor for Spanish Families
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Providence
06.2021 - Current
- Taught courses at different levels in line with American Sign Language curriculum standards.
- Developed and implemented ASL curriculum for students of all ages.
Behavior Specialist
Juliann Oster LLC
Pawtucket
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for client and advocated for client inclusion and success in community environments.
- Implemented behavior modification programs to reduce undesirable behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify individual client needs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Ensured that client's physical and emotional health needs were met.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Substitute Teacher
Rhode Island School for the deaf
Providence
05.2011 - Current
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
Behavior Specialist
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Providence
05.2011 - 09.2021
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Implemented behavior modification programs to reduce undesirable behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify individual client needs.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2020
Associate of Arts - Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2009
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Behavior modification
- Classroom management
- Communication strategies
- Parent engagement
- Behavior assessments
- Instructional planning
- Advanced ASL proficiency
- Fingerspelling expertise
Timeline
ASL Instructor for Spanish Families
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
06.2021 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Juliann Oster LLC
01.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Rhode Island School for the deaf
05.2011 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
05.2011 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Associate of Arts - Education
Community College of Rhode Island