Shannon Locke
Norridgewock,ME
Summary
Adept at enhancing learning for the deaf and hard of hearing in mainstream settings, I leveraged ASL expertise and collaborative teaching at the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and HH statewide program to tailor education to individual needs and work with my peers building solid educational approaches for educating students in mainstream schools. My approach significantly improved student engagement and success through effective collaboration with parent-teachers and assigned caseload school administration, and I engaged in collaborative practices in various learning environments such as one-to-one, pull out for SDI, and whole class push-in model.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and HH
08.2017 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects and reinforced learning across multiple domains.
- Inspired creativity through hands-on projects that encouraged students to apply concepts learned in class to real-world situations.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adapting instructional approaches as needed.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Attended all IEP/504 meetings on my caseload
- Data tracking and progress record keeping
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, working collaboratively to support student success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Certified Sign Language Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2004 - Current
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and various professionals.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in education settings.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Bridged communication gaps between deaf individuals and their hearing peers through expert ASL interpretation during social events and recreational activities.
- Contributed to a more inclusive society by advocating for the rights of deaf individuals and promoting awareness about the importance of accessible communication.
- Elevated the quality of educational experiences for deaf students with customized lesson adaptations utilizing sign language techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with educational institutions to develop appropriate accommodations for deaf students through tailored sign language interpretation strategies.
- Supported classroom learning by interpreting lectures, discussions, and group activities for deaf students.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education K-12
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Skills
- ASL to English/ English to ASL Interpreting
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Special Education
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Assistive Technology
- Multisensory learning
- Transition planning
- Language development
- Deaf Education
- IEP implementation
- Effective Communication
- IEP familiarity
Certification
- ED; K-12 Education Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Current, Active Certification # 32515
Timeline
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and HH
08.2017 - Current
Certified Sign Language Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education K-12
Grand Canyon University
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