ASL Educator and Adjunct Faculty

Tai Gruver

************@*****.*** • 636-***-**** (Videophone) • Dardenne Prairie, MO • taigruverasl.weebly.com Professional Summary

American Sign Language (ASL) educator with 11 years of experience teaching in higher education and virtual K–12 settings. Strengths include inclusive, outcomes-focused instruction, accessible learning design, and effective use of educational technology in online and in-person environments. Professional Experience

American Sign Language Adjunct Faculty Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) St. Louis, MO Oct 2024–Present

Deliver university-level ASL instruction and assess receptive/expressive skill growth. Develop accessible course materials and provide timely, actionable feedback to support proficiency goals. American Sign Language Instructor Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL May 2024–May 2026

Teach undergraduate ASL courses with standards-aligned instruction and consistent, skill-based assessment.

Integrate digital presentations and video-based activities to strengthen engagement and retention. American Sign Language Adjunct Faculty St. Louis Community College (STLCC), Deaf Communication Studies St. Louis, MO Sept 2020–Nov 2024

Taught ASL coursework in online and classroom formats; supported student progress through structured practice and evaluation.

American Sign Language Teacher Proximity Learning (Virtual K–12) Austin, TX May 2023–May 2024 Delivered live virtual ASL instruction and maintained student engagement through consistent progress monitoring.

American Sign Language Instructor Deaf Inc St. Louis, MO July 2019–Aug 2021 Taught community ASL courses focused on everyday and workplace communication with Deaf individuals and families.

American Sign Language Instructor Homelink St. Louis, MO Sept 2015–May 2020 Provided ASL instruction for homeschooled high school students using structured pacing and scaffolded practice.

Education

M.A., Sign Language Education Gallaudet University 2024 B.A., Deaf Studies Gallaudet University 2023

A.A., General Education St. Louis Community College 2013 Key Skills

Teaching & Assessment ASL instruction, curriculum delivery, student assessment, online & in-person facilitation

Instructional Technology PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote; Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom; Zoom, Microsoft Teams; Outlook

Productivity & Media Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive, Canva; Final Cut Pro X, QuickTime, iMovie, YouTube

Awards & Service

Florissant Valley Service Award (Fall 2023) • Dean’s List, Gallaudet University (Fall 2021, Spring 2022) • Certificate of Recognition for Academic Achievement, STLCC (2013) • Deaf Visual Art Festival Volunteer, Deaf Inc (Sept 2022 & April 2024)

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