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JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK Home: (555) 432-1000 - Cell: - resumesample@example.com - : - -
Professional Summary
Employment Specialist ~ Career Development Facilitator ~ Employment Consultant PROFILE Over 16 years experience in educating and assisting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with career planning, resume writing and career advice. Expertise in teaching using a multiple modality approach to meet the learning style needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Ability in working and communicating with all populations of Deaf with diverse economic backgrounds. Successfully placed 15 Deaf adults in jobs. Provided career discernment based on person's skills and interests. Very familiar with the One-Stop Career Center. Completed Global Career Development Facilitator course June 2014.
Skills
Managing classroom for diverse populations
Expertise in [curriculum focus]
Diverse classroom settings
Experience with instructional design
Experience with special-needs students
ESL- English as Second Language
Tailoring curriculum plans
Positive learning environment
Varied lesson plans
Group learning mechanics
Special education
Student motivation
Classroom discipline
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Special education
Effective time management
Interpersonal skills
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Inquiry-based learning
Varied lesson plans
Diverse classroom settings
Strong collaborator
Expertise in [curriculum focus]
Work History
2013 to Current
Job AdvocateDeaf Career Circle – , ,
Different locations Provide resources in employment and training options to parent(s) of Deaf adults with intellectual disabilities.
Introduce clients to participate at One Stop Career Centers in Maryland.
Create and develop resumes and provide career guidance.
Increase financial literacy in Deaf adult to develop budgeting skills and other life skills.
Instruct job readiness and soft skills.
1999 to 2013
High School Special Needs TeacherLaGuardia Community College – City, STATE,
Maryland School for the Deaf, Frederick Maryland Developed curriculum.
Taught and created meaningful and hands-on lessons on employment-related topics and money management (banking and budgeting) to enable non-college bound students to make good choices and live independently.
Worked with Job Developer on job- related skills and job behaviors and utilized a variety of job coaching techniques to meet the student and employer needs.
Assisted students in developing their resumes and career portfolios.
Jessica Claire (555) 432-1000 Coordinator of Continuing Education Program for Deaf Adults 1997 Placed and counseled Deaf adults from diverse population into appropriate classes.
Guided Instructors with classroom teaching lessons.
Offered guidance for Deaf adults choosing courses and designing academic and career plans.
Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors on administering their Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients into Deaf Adult Program.
High School Teacher for Deaf with intellectual disabilities 1997.
Current to Current
Career Education TeacherLexington School For The Deaf – City, STATE,
Instructed Career Education to prepare students to the real working world.
Collaborated with Job Developer in overseeing and employing High School students with internships and volunteer jobs.
Developed meaningful hands-on lessons.
Hosted fashion show to model appropriate attire in the workplace and other important occasions.
1995 to Current
Pre-Vocational Skills Consultant and InstructorLaGuardia Community College – City, STATE,
Conducted classes on topics related to job searching and maintaining employment.
Aided Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in becoming job ready through training programs to increase their marketable skills.
Provided ongoing support to 30 students throughout their job search and after obtaining employment.
Education
Expected in to to
BS Degree: Psychology Gallaudet University - Washington DC, GPA: Status -
Expected in to to
MA Degree: Special Education Hunter College - New York City, NY GPA: Status - Special Education
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