Outreach and Consultative Services Manager

• nov. de 2020 - - actualidad

Founder

• mar. de 2017 - - actualidad

• Provide consulting services to support educational and deaf-related organizations in areas of writing, technology, organizational development, and strategic planning• Instrumental in writing the self-study report that helped Rocky Mountain Deaf School become fully accredited through CSEAD for the first time• Conducted a bilingual ASL and English survey of Colorado deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind communities in creating a strategic plan for the Colorado Commission of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB).• Created a database for outreach reporting using Meteor, a JavaScript framework, and collaborated with others to modify the database for enhanced DeafBlind accessibility and developing a component for Communication and Environmental Accessibility Assessment• Successfully developed a 4-year, $940,000 grant application for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention grant, which was awarded to CCDHHDB in March 2020

Adjunct Professor

• ago. de 2020 - dic. de 2020

-Adjunct course for Gallaudet University First Year Experience-Work with Peer Leader to supervise student success-Work with Student Success Team to ensure student success-Develop module for course to use-Responsible for facilitating class, evaluation of student work, and grading -Adjunct course for Gallaudet University First Year Experience-Work with Peer Leader to supervise student success-Work with Student Success Team to ensure student success-Develop module for course to use-Responsible for facilitating class, evaluation of student work, and grading

Adjunct Professor

• ago. de 2020 - dic. de 2020

-Teach language development course for undergraduate students-Responsible for syllabus development, content development, facilitating classes, and administering grades -Teach language development course for undergraduate students-Responsible for syllabus development, content development, facilitating classes, and administering grades

Research Assistant/Adjunct Professor

• ago. de 2017 - jun. de 2018

-Developed ASL III online course and taught it-Developed and taught Advocacy in Deaf Services course-Facilitated Cognition in Context Lab-Initiated and supervised two major research projects-Published two research articles -Developed ASL III online course and taught it-Developed and taught Advocacy in Deaf Services course-Facilitated Cognition in Context Lab-Initiated and supervised two major research projects-Published two research articles

Teacher

• ago. de 2014 - jun. de 2016

-Taught 9-12th grade English courses according to state curriculum requirements-Used differentiated instruction as needed-Responsible for IEP case management (4-6 students)-Developed reading and writing goals for high school department (15-20 students) -Taught 9-12th grade English courses according to state curriculum requirements-Used differentiated instruction as needed-Responsible for IEP case management (4-6 students)-Developed reading and writing goals for high school department (15-20 students)

Co-Founder

• ago. de 2014 - mar. de 2016

• Co-founded with an Accountant to provide support to non-profits and businesses• Services provided included bookkeeping, setting up and managing QuickBooks, software training, writing business plans, advising others on business operations, managing payroll, assisting with tax preparation, and other business activities as needed • Co-founded with an Accountant to provide support to non-profits and businesses• Services provided included bookkeeping, setting up and managing QuickBooks, software training, writing business plans, advising others on business operations, managing payroll, assisting with tax preparation, and other business activities as needed

Executive Director

• ago. de 2013 - ago. de 2014

• Managed a budget totaling $201,335 with 7 grants totaling $149,775• Responsible for all grant management and reporting requirements, and secured 2 grants during my tenure totaling $17,297• Directed a staff of 5, organized and maintained finances, rewrote bylaws and restructured financial policy to increase fiscal accountability, Board oversight, and a system of checks and balances • Managed a budget totaling $201,335 with 7 grants totaling $149,775• Responsible for all grant management and reporting requirements, and secured 2 grants during my tenure totaling $17,297• Directed a staff of 5, organized and maintained finances, rewrote bylaws and restructured financial policy to increase fiscal accountability, Board oversight, and a system of checks and balances

Teacher of the Deaf

• sept. de 2011 - jul. de 2012

-Sole DHH teacher placed at the high school-Taught English, Math, History and Science to 12 DHH students who were mostly classified as ELLs-Supervised two paraprofessionals that worked closely with me-Supervised 8-10 interpreters daily that were contracted to the district from a local agency-Worked closely with the district's lead DHH teacher in improving programs and cutting interpreting costs-Served as guidance counselor for DHH students-Assisted with college planning by bringing in college representatives from schools with dedicated DHH programs/services-Coordinated DHH community resources for students-Helped students obtain summer jobs-Collaborated with vocational rehabilitation to assist with post-secondary planning-Assisted students with applying for SSI, green cards, U.S. citizenships, summer jobs, etc.-Planned for and coordinated IEP meetings (including all required tests, interpreters, various specialists, etc)-Educated general education teachers on DHH needs-Implemented state testing accommodations and administered tests-Taught self-advocacy skills-Elicited parent participation by proving foreign language interpreters for access-Worked at the district level to change outdated policies re: DHH students-Met regularly with SELPA (Special Education Local Planning Area) administrators to advocate for students-Consulted with the California School for the Deaf, Fremont for resources, information, and curriculum materials

Director of Operations

• ago. de 2010 - ago. de 2011

• Responsible for the oversight of fundraising, finances and communications• Supervised staff working in communications, accounting/taxes, and all fundraising volunteers• Hosted four fundraising events in 3 states coordinated by volunteers• Secured donations, venues, and engaged in event planning for all fundraising event, successfully fundraising approximately $20,000• Implemented an Amazing Race fundraiser kit that could be used by volunteers anywhere• Assisted Executive Director with programming, organizational development, operations, and strategic planning

Social Media Director

• ago. de 2008 - ago. de 2010

• Supervised communications staff • Issued monthly newsletter detailing organizational activities to supporters and funders • Tripled organization’s Facebook audience from 500 followers to over 2,000 followers in 12 months.• Provided monthly reports to Board of social media and newsletter statistics, such as number of views, followers, and overall engagement• Produced a video from delegation to share with community and on organization’s website• Developed Social Media Policy for all delegates, volunteers, and staff to adhere to• Examined all organizational documents, social media postings, letters, and newsletters for consistency• Served as a team leader for the GRO Thailand delegation where I worked with 2 other team leaders and oversaw a total of 15 delegates. 5 were personally assigned to meDeveloped media materials (blogger guidelines, vlogger guidelines, social media guidelines, etc), created Delegation Handbooks, developed Friends of GRO fundraising guide packet, and established format for recording meeting minutes.

Teacher of the Deaf

• ago. de 2008 - jul. de 2010

-Taught English 9-12th grade-Administered the state exams in ASL (and provided preparation classes as well)-Managed a caseload of 5 students and wrote reading and writing goals for approximately 15 other students-Coached Deaf Academic Bowl (which placed 2nd in regionals and 6th in Nationals in 2009)-Assisted Juniors and Seniors with college planning, filling out applications, researching colleges, doing college visits, etc.-Invited representatives of colleges with dedicated DHH programs and services to come present to our students-Invited DHH role models to come speak with our students-Invited Woodson Alumni to come speak with our students-Worked with the Department of Rehabilitation in establishing transition goals and doing post-secondary planning