Multilingual Education Specialist and Tutor
Resume:
Princess Mesa, AZ ***** Hayes
***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Elite Vocational and Tutoring Services, LLC
Gilbert, AZ
May 2024 - present
● Provide training and direct assistance in developing job search/seeking skills.
● Tutor individuals in American Sign Language.
● Provide job readiness training to prepare a client for the world of work.
● Maintain documentation
Mesa Public Schools — Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher Mesa, AZ
July 2022 - October 2025
● Provide direct and consultative service to and for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
● Provide classroom teachers of students with hearing loss with strategies and information on teaching these students.
● Provide academic and sign language support to staff and students.
● Troubleshoot hearing assistive devices for students.
● Evaluate the needs of each child and devise the appropriate support programming. Owner/Operator- J&P Logistics, LLC
Mesa, AZ
June 2020 - July 2022
● Performed driving and transportation duties - transporting freight, route planning, and load securement.
● Managed business and finances and profitability - billing and invoicing, expense tracking, and tax management.
● Maintained compliance and safety regulations - Department of Transportation
(DOT)/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
Apache Junction Unified School District — Special Education Teacher Apache Junction, AZ
September 2018 - May 2020
● Develop study programs that cater to students' diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
● Create a classroom environment that fosters learning.
● Guides the learning processes toward achieving curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
● Employ instructional methods and materials most suitable for achieving the stated objectives.
● Assess student learning regularly and provide progress reports and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as required.
● Diagnose the learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Tipton Academy — American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor Garden City, MI
September 2017 - June 2018 (part-time)
● Taught American Sign Language and Deaf Culture to hearing students in grades 4-8.
● Developed lesson plans and curriculum for instruction.
● Managed and maintained classroom and student engagement EDUCATION
University of
Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Graduated 2024
Master of Arts
Special Education
(Teaching Deaf
/Hard of Hearing)
Oakland
Community
College
Waterford, MI
Graduated 2016
Associate of
Applied Science
Sign Language
Interpreting
Oakland
University
Rochester, MI
Graduated 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Communication
Specs Howard
School of
Broadcasting,
Southfield, MI
Graduated 2012
Diploma
Radio, TV & Film
Oakland Community College — ASL Supplemental Instructor Oakland County, MI
August 2016 - June 2018 (part-time)
● Assisted and supported deaf instructors before, during, and after instruction.
● Assisted students with assignments and test preparation for the American Sign Language (ASL) course, including but not limited to learning ASL, ethical behavior practices, an overview of historical and current milestones in deaf culture, the field of interpreting, as well as current state laws on interpreter certification qualifications.
● Participated in seminars and development training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills. Real Times Media — Production/Editorial & Event Assistant Detroit, MI
May 2013 - July 2016
● Wrote and edited biographical entries and press releases for Who’s Who Publishing, while managing databases for all 29 national markets.
● Traveled out of state to attend Who’s Who publication unveilings, assisting with event coordination, guest relations, and sales tracking.
● Wrote feature stories, press coverage, and movie reviews for the Michigan Chronicle newspaper and website; attended press conferences, community events, and conducted interviews with celebrities and local professionals.
● Coordinated and supported the planning and execution of corporate and community events, including volunteer coordination, vendor and talent booking, seating arrangements, décor selection, menu planning, and media outreach.
● Created, scheduled, and tracked social media campaigns; maintained multiple social media platforms and distributed client E-blasts.
● Built and maintained relationships with sponsors, performed professional voiceovers, and designed marketing collateral to support brand visibility and engagement. Global Consulting, Inc. — Administrative Assistant Farmington Hills, MI
September 2008 - December 2013
● Performed daily tasks, including reception, scheduling, and preparing the CEO for meetings and interviews.
● Conducted searches for potential candidates based on company criteria.
● Responsible for purchasing and maintaining the inventory of the office.
● Coordinated company events and seminars.
● Managed company accounts: deposited funds into the company bank account, made payments to creditors, and updated job postings on the company website.
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