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Shannon Erwin

Chelsea,OK

Summary

Dynamic American Sign Language Interpreter and teacher with proven success at Broken Arrow Public Schools, enhancing student engagement and improving test scores by 7%. Skilled in IEP implementation and culturally responsive teaching, I excel in fostering communication and collaboration among diverse learners, demonstrating strong leadership and adaptability in inclusive classroom settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

American Sign Language Interpreter

Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow, OK
09.2020 - 05.2025
  • I have experience working with a diverse range of students, including those with full hearing, those with hearing loss, and those who are entirely Deaf.
  • Co-teaching at all levels of elementary classrooms and creating an inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers and paraprofessionals to meet the individual needs of each student by providing a modified curriculum and appropriate accommodations.
  • Help develop lesson plans for students with degrees of physical and learning disabilities, including students with speech and hearing impairments.
  • Used weekly assessments and data collected to reteach in small groups.
  • Co-taught 21 second graders following common core-aligned curriculum improving annual test scores by 7%
  • Worked with students on IEPs and 504 plans. Incorporated family, community, and culture into the classroom.
  • Facilitated communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing students, their hearing peers, teachers, and school personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language. Minor in Education

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
05-2020

Skills

  • American Sign Language
  • Write engaging lesson plans
  • IEP implementation
  • Classroom management
  • Communication facilitation
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Curiosity and continuous learning
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership skills

Certification

  • International TEFL certification
  • Level 4 EIPA certification

Languages

American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Dean's list. For the 2019 and 2020 school years.
  • Leadership award for ASL club president for the 2019 and 2020 school years.

Timeline

American Sign Language Interpreter

Broken Arrow Public Schools
09.2020 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language. Minor in Education

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

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