Experience Summary
I have been a teacher for 7 years. I have taught various subjects and grades, both here in the US, as well as Canada and South Korea. I grew up in a Bilingual/Bicultural English/ASL family, and have been signing all my life. In addition, I have taken countless ASL courses, and am currently in a graduate program for Deaf Education. In the past three years, I have taught ASL to hearing students, both here and in Canada. Teaching in ASL for D/HH students is when I am happiest, and it's the reason I became a teacher in the first place. I have experience teaching in small groups, 1:1 tutoring, large classes, to both D/HH and hearing students. Currently, I am a special education teacher at a charter school where I teach ASL, English, and Global.
Teaching Style
I teach using a bilingual/bicultural approach. This means that I switch back and forth between ASL and English within a lesson, but never at the same time. This way I can strengthen my student's comprehension of both languages but keep them distinct from one another. I draw from a number of approved ASL curriculums, depending on the needs of the student. I also use current media posts that illustrate cultural movements and discussion. Learning a new language requires a lot of practice and time, so ideally, I use a blended learning format (such as Google Classroom), where students can study and read material in between classes so our time together is spent using ASL/English as much as possible.
My Hobbies
Other than teaching, I like to spend my time enjoying simple pleasures: Reading, cooking, exercising and exploring the city with my wife.