Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2006 － CurrentLos Angeles County Office of EducationDowney, CA- 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 － 07/2006 Alhambra Unified School DistrictAlhambra, CA- 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 DistrictBurbank, CA
Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2003 － 07/2004Alhambra Unified School District Alhambra, CA
Substitute Teacher: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2003 － 07/2004Orange County Unified School DistrictIrvine, CA
Substitute Assistant: Deaf and Hard of Hearing09/2002 － 07/2004Burbank Unified School DistrictBurbank, CA
Learning Support Tutor09/1999 － 06/2001Blackburn CollegeBlackburn, UK- 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 SocietyBolton- 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.
2010Teaching Credential:California State University - Deaf and Hard of HearingNorthridge, California, U.S.A.
2007Master of Arts:California State University Northridge - Special Education: Deaf and Hard of HearingNorthridge, CA
1999B.A. with Hons.:Northumbria University at Newcastle Upon Tyne - Secondary Education: Food & Textile TechnologyNewcastle Upon Tyne, EnglandTeaching 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 MathematicsCarlisle, Cumbria, England
1995H.N.D.:Cumbria College of Art and Design - Art and DesignCarlisle, Cumbria, England
1993Pre-Degree Foundation:Blackburn College - Art and DesignBlackburn, Lancashire, England.
1992O.N.D.:Bolton Institute of High Education - Art and DesignBolton, Greater Manchester, England
1988G.C.S.E's:Birkdale School - English, Mathematics, Geography, Art, HistoryBirkdale, Merseyside, England
