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TEACHER: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Summary
Skilled Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher with the ability to work with children of various intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges. Excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 10 years of teaching experience.Fluent in American Sign Language. Worked with deaf and hard of hearing students from the ages of 5 years to 22 years.I am a British Citizen currently residing in California, U.S.A. and am looking to relocate to Britain. I wish to secure employment working with deaf and hard of hearing students in the education sector.
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Accomplishments
Education Strategies
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Material Development
- Created materials and lessons targeting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students to create an engaging educational experience.
Parent Communication
- Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Team Building and Leadership
- Created collaborative classroom experience through communicating and sharing ideas.
Experience
Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2006 － CurrentPolarisDurham , NC
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervised and trained 10 teaching assistants.
- Taught Kindergarten to 5th Grade students in all Elementary Subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (History and Geography), Art, Physical Education, and Technology.
- Liaised and consulted with general education teachers and school principal for student mainstreaming opportunties.
Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing01/2004 － 07/2006Alhambra Unified School DistrictCity , STATE
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Administered the STAR, CAPA and CASHEE standardized tests.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Taught 8th to 12th grade students in the following High School Subjects: Algebra 1, Geometry, Economics, Language Arts, World History, U.S.,History and Career Pathways.
- Liaised and consulted with general education teachers and school principal for mainstream opportunities.
Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2003 － 07/2004Burbank Unified School DistrictCity , STATE
Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2003 － 07/2004Alhambra Unified School DistrictCity , STATE
Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2003 － 07/2004Orange County Unified School DistrictCity , STATE
Substitute Assistant: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2002 － 07/2004Burbank Unified School DistrictCity , STATE
Learning Support Tutor09/1999 － 06/2001Blackburn CollegeCity , STATE
- Supported Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students with additional disabilities in Mainstream Classes and provided additional support with their assignments outside of the classroom.
Administrator10/2000 － 04/2001Bolton Deaf SocietyCity
- Managed the society's financial affairs, supervised staff and oversaw the maintenance of the society's building.
- Coordinated all department functions for team of 3 employees.
- Updated client accounts and information on a daily basis.
- Liaised with officers of Social Services.
- Assisted Clients with deaf and hard of hearing issues, such as education, equipment, state benefits and paperwork.
Education
2010Teaching Credential:California State University - Deaf and Hard of HearingCity, State, U.S.A.
2007Master of Arts:California State University Northridge - Special Education: Deaf and Hard of HearingCity, State
1999B.A. with Hons.:Northumbria University at Newcastle Upon Tyne - Secondary Education: Food & Textile TechnologyCity, England
Teaching Training at four school placements at the Middle and High School Levels. Implemented Key Stage Lessons in Art, Food and Textile Technology.
1997G.C.S.E.'s:Carlisle College - English and MathematicsCity, State, England
1995H.N.D.:Cumbria College of Art and Design - Art and DesignCity, State, England
1993Pre-Degree Foundation:Blackburn College - Art and DesignCity, State, England.
1992O.N.D.:Bolton Institute of High Education - Art and DesignCity, State, England
1988G.C.S.E's:Birkdale School - English, Mathematics, Geography, Art, HistoryCity, State, England
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School Attended
- California State University
- California State University Northridge
- Northumbria University at Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Carlisle College
- Cumbria College of Art and Design
- Blackburn College
- Bolton Institute of High Education
- Birkdale School
Job Titles Held:
- Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Substitute Assistant: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Learning Support Tutor
- Administrator
Degrees
- 2010 Teaching Credential : California State University - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2007 Master of Arts : California State University Northridge - Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1999 B.A. with Hons. : Northumbria University at Newcastle Upon Tyne - Secondary Education: Food & Textile Technology
1997 G.C.S.E.'s : Carlisle College - English and Mathematics
1995 H.N.D. : Cumbria College of Art and Design - Art and Design
1993 Pre-Degree Foundation : Blackburn College - Art and Design
1992 O.N.D. : Bolton Institute of High Education - Art and Design
1988 G.C.S.E's : Birkdale School - English, Mathematics, Geography, Art, History
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