American Sign Language Specialist/Media Instructor Resume Example
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GeorginiaFitzpatrick
Professional Summary
Dedicated Bilingual Sign Language Educator with advanced knowledge of sign language linguistic, and education fundamental, and 6 years of related experience. Experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students and colleagues to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Smoothly diversify and adapt instruction to serve the needs of diverse student and colleague groups. Confident and detailed-oriented with the dedication to the organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers. Monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meet goals within a pre-determined timeframe.
Areas of Expertise
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Work History
08/2017 to CurrentAmerican Sign Language Specialist/Media InstructorHonor Home Care | Daly City , CA
- Teaching Early Childhood Education (ECE), Kindergarten to Middle School, and Media students
- Implementation of an American Sign Language (ASL) Standardization for Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten-8th)
- Developed an ASL Data for ECE Department and K-8 Department
- Used the assessment tools included the Visual Communication Sign Language, ASL 6+1 Traits, ASL MacArthur Checklist and P-Level
- Operated the ASL Department at Kendall Demonstration Elementary School as a team leader
- Developed the American Sign Language evaluation, Individualized Education Program, and Individual Family Service Plan Goal and Objective
- Enabled students not only the experience of current technology but also the most frequently used American Sign Language in the Deaf Community
- Consult parent, teacher, and staff the American Sign Language resource
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
06/2019 to CurrentAmerican Sign Language InstructorGallaudet University | City , STATE
- Immersed students in unfamiliar American culture/Deaf culture by devising hands-on activities
- Implemented the Five C's of Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities within the American Sign Language instruction environment
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for Young African Leaders Initiative
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Developed individualized and group programming in support of program achievement
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
08/2015 to 06/2016American Sign Language Instructor/SpecialistMaryland School For The Deaf, Columbia | City , STATE
- Taught Family Education, Kindergarten to Middle School and special needs students
- Development of a curriculum of American Sign Language Standardization for the Maryland School for the Deaf (Pre-Kindergarten-8th )
- Goal was to establish the American Sign Language Standardization curriculum for its use in the school setting
- Developed an assessment tool for Pre-Kindergarten-8th Graders
- Tool analyzed students' comprehension and knowledge in acquiring American Sign Language in both receptive and expressive language skills
- Assessment tools included the Social ASL, Expressive ASL, and Comprehension ASL
- Assessment tool includes Final Cut Pro editing and filming students' practical use of American Sign Language
- Project enabled students not only the experience of current technology but also the most frequently used American Sign Language in the Deaf Community
- Another significant task was to focus on ASL Corpus for first language learners and Deaf Culture
06/2010 to 06/2011International Volunteer Service/ASL InstructorGlobal Deaf Connection/Global ReachOut | City , STATE
- Volunteered as an ASL Instructor, on-site youth leadership staff and as an English instructor for the non-profit organization, Global Deaf Connection, and Global ReachOut
- Instructed in American Sign Language to Deaf Kenyan, and Zanzibar
- Learned Zanzibar Sign Language (LSZ) and Kenyan Sign Language (KSL), enabling to teach Deaf adults and children using their native language
- Collaborated with a Deaf Kenyan Staff, Deaf Ambassadors from the United States of America, and USAID volunteer
- Developed Zanzibar Sign Language (LSZ) as a corpus establishing a Zanzibar Sign Language book, and to instruct critical areas to Deaf children
- Taught Deaf adults in multimedia skills such as basic computer skills, editing software, video production, and the language archive (ELAN)
- Fostered Deaf students' abilities by exchanging skills, knowledge, culture, idea, life skill, leisure activity, empowerment, time management, leadership, language and experience through cross-culture between two different countries
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for organizations.
Education
05/2015Master of Arts | Sign Language EducationGallaudet University, City, State
05/2012Bachelor of Arts | Deaf Studies And International StudiesGallaudet University, City, State
05/2012Minor | Linguistics of Sign LanguageGallaudet University, City, State
Certifications
- Bachelor Degree, Magna Cum Laude Honor, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, May 2012
- Phi Alpha Pi, Honor Society, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 2012 May
- American Sign Language Teachers Association, 2015- Present
Accomplishments
- Improving the Quality of Teaching ASL and English to Deaf Pupils in Primary Schools
US Embassy in Nigeria, Facilitate a Workshop, December 2019 Elementary Schools (Educational)
Nigeria, Africa - Bilingual Education in American Sign Language
Open Forum with Parents/Facilitate a Workshop, November 2019 Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Educational) Washington, D.C. - Deaf International Community: Multicultural, Identity, and Language Interchange Guest Presentation, December 2016 McDaniel College (Educational) Westminster, MD
- How to Effectively Develop Better Transitions Between High School and College ASL Program Maryland American Sign Language Teachers' Association, Guest Presentation, November 2014 McDaniel College (Maryland State Wide Conference)
Westminster, MD
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School Attended
- Gallaudet University
Job Titles Held:
- American Sign Language Specialist/Media Instructor
- American Sign Language Instructor
- American Sign Language Instructor/Specialist
- International Volunteer Service/ASL Instructor
Degrees
- 05/2015 Master of Arts | Sign Language Education
05/2012 Bachelor of Arts | Deaf Studies And International Studies
05/2012 Minor | Linguistics of Sign Language
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