Valerie L Scott
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Instructor with experience teaching American Sign language courses to students at college level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment. Also worked as a Video Interpreter for Sorenson Communications for the Deaf for 9 years.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
American Sign Language Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs, NM
08.2019 - Current
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
American Sign Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, TX
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, TX
01.1994 - 05.2013
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1993
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Special Education
- Immersive Activities
- Educational Software
- Cultural Immersion
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Curriculum Development and Delivery
- Differentiated Instruction
- American Sign Language Proficient
Timeline
American Sign Language Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2019 - Current
American Sign Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.2013 - 05.2019
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Lubbock ISD
01.1994 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Texas Tech University