Experienced ASL Educator and Program Leader
Resume:
Amy Crumrine
Germantown, Maryland 20876
240-***-**** (Videophone)
Internet address: *************@*****.***
Education
**** *&S Certification McDaniel College; Westminster, MD Education Administration
2014 ASL Certification Gallaudet University; Washington DC ASL Education
2001 Master of Arts Gallaudet University; Washington DC School Counseling
1997 Master of Science Rochester Institute of Technology; Rochester NY Deaf/Special Education
1994 Bachelor of Science Rochester Institute of Technology; Rochester NY Social Work
Certification
Administration I
American Sign Language PreK-12
Benefits Counseling
School Counselor/Guidance
Special Education-English
Special Education-Hearing Impaired
Employment Experience
2017-present American Sign Language Teacher, Watkins Mill High School, Gaithersburg, MD
American Sign Language Team Leader, Montgomery County Public Schools
American Sign Language Teacher, One SchoolHouse
Advanced Placement Test Coordinator
Rehabilitation Communication Services Director, State of Maryland DORS
Co-founder, RiseHandsLLC, Frederick, Maryland
2016-2017 American Sign Language Teacher, Montgomery Blair High School
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher
Online Instructor, Gallaudet University
Rehabilitation Communication Services Director, State of Maryland DORS
2015-2016 American Sign Language Teacher, Sherwood High School
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher
2013-2015 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher
2011-2013 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assessment Coordinator, Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Rockville High School
1996-2011 Team Leader/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Earle B. Wood Middle School
Vision
Analyzed student outcome, perceptual and implementation data to lead school improvement planning with instructional leadership team and staff and participated in leadership team meetings.
Promoted professional development experiences pertaining to cultural equality for faculty to further school’s vision of excellence.
Presented and provided support to parents and various school districts nationwide on bilingualism and biculturalism.
Created and conducted data conversations that focuses on data driven decisions to eliminate the achievement gap among various cultural groups.
Included in two edited books, Choices in Deafness, edited by Sue Schwartz, Ph.D.
Teaching and Learning
Observed and supervised teachers and staff to further school’s vision of excellence.
Aided in developing curriculum instructional strategies lesson planning and overseeing classroom activities creating an environment conducive to learning.
Developed and implemented daily feedback form focusing on small group instruction, co-teaching, and critical thinking skills.
Facilitated student focus group forums with staff to identify ways ineligible students can be supported equitably in their learning experience to become eligible.
Created a master schedule that allowed for collaborative, common planning to support the instructional program.
Experienced working closely with speech therapists, audiologists, and other related team members to provide quality services to children with 504, IEP, and IFSP plans.
Provided consultation with Central office and Maryland State Department of Education with the quality of American Sign Language among teachers.
Obtained OAT-1 Certification.
Analyzed extensive research articles and provided feedback.
Management
Coordinated various fundraising events to raise awareness about visions of various organizations.
Assisted with daily school operations including staff member coverage scheduling daily attendance and building maintenance.
Collected educational data and provided feedback.
Maintained information about agencies, schools, and training programs.
Assisted with interpretation of annual school budget and prioritize school's fiscal needs based on the approved budget.
Was team leader in middle school setting in deaf program and provided conflict meditation.
Created and presented on school improvement plan that included diversity data for each grade level.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
Created and maintained lasting meaningful partnerships with community education institutions ranging from private to non-profit to higher education.
Provided group counseling to high students with hearing losses in collaboration with Gallaudet University.
Provided job coaching and support to high school students to secure transitional or permanent work opportunities with various employers and residential staff.
Established a relationship with Marlee Matlin in an effort to provide opportunities for high school students to perform in ASL.
Worked with Maryland State Legislation/Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing team to provide advocacy services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Professional Growth
Utilized best practices from Professional Learning Communities on instructional leadership and Curriculum 2.0.
Completed and utilized the leadership practices from Studying Skillful Teaching I and II and OAT 1.
Participated in diversity workshops and culturally responsive classrooms to eliminate the achievement gap.
Leadership in the Political, Social, Legal and Cultural Context
Founded Bridging Hands Camps organization-serving deaf and hard of hearing youth and hearing kids of deaf adults.
Founded RISEHands Communication-providing pre employment training services and job readiness services to deaf and hard of hearing adults.
Created CueSign Camps organization-serving deaf individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and Cued American English.
Co-founded CueOn, LLC-offering tutoring services to those who want to practice their Cued Speech skills.
Established National Kids of Deaf Adults conference –supporting deaf and hard of hearing parents who have children who are hearing.
Founded Mid Atlantic Coalition of ASL High School Teachers-working with high school ASL teachers in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Provided legal and educational professional support to National Cued Speech Association as Special Projects
Founded RiseHands Communication-providing pre employment services and job development services
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