William Blais
Portsmouth,RI
Summary
Experienced university-level educator and well-regarded ASL instructor skilled at engaging students to drive home points and expand intellectual horizons. Articulate speaker with a strong ability to document and mentor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct American Sign Language Instructor (Remote)
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Evaluated students' abilities and offered targeted advice on how to optimize ASL skills.
- Stayed current on ASL practices and available teaching technologies to give students top-notch educational experiences.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Taught courses at different levels in line with American Sign Language curriculum standards.
- Reached remote students with live class streams and pre-recorded video content.
American Sign Language Tutor
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Connected with both novice and advanced students to help improve knowledge and techniques.
- Evaluated students' abilities and offered targeted advice on how to optimize ASL skills.
- Educated students in use of various study techniques.
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in ASL studies.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
Gallaudet University
Washington D.C.05-2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05-2010
ASL Interpreter
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Records Maintenance
- Academic advisement
- Student Engagement
- Course material preparation
- Assessments and evaluations
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Adjunct American Sign Language Instructor (Remote)
College Of The Desert
08.2015 - 06.2024
American Sign Language Tutor
College Of The Desert
01.2009 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
Gallaudet University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Desert
ASL Interpreter
University of Northern Colorado
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