Brittainy

Basinski
Email: Brittainy.Basinski@gmail.com Website: http://BrittainyASL.weebly.com

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Gallaudet University, present, Masters in Sign Language Teaching program (27 credits completed), graduation date
is anticipated for August 4th, 2017.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 2003, Bachelor of Arts.
REVELANT TEACHER EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL EMPOLYMENT HISTORY:

ASL Instructor, 2016-present: part-time Springfield College

Teach Level 2- Adjunct Instructor Responsibilities: Teach students as appropriate use assess students
skills and strengths. Provide information on Deaf culture and community lab activities.

ASL Coordinator/Outreach/ASL Instructor 2015 - Present, Willie Ross School for the Deaf, Longmeadow, MA
Teach Level 1,2 & 3 in Community Sign Language Classes
Teach outside Community, such as Square One in Springfield, MA and Monson, MA.
o Baby Sign Language and Adults
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Teaching American Sign Language Levels: I-3 for Outreach Community

Partnership with Square One- teach ASL for Adults and Babies
Provided ASL rich model for students K-12 grade
Demonstrated language assessment sills
Develop lesson plans and activities
Worked with students one-on-one and in groups

ASL Instructor, 2013 2015, American School for the Deaf (ASD), West Hartford, Connecticut
Taught ASL 2 - Asses students skills and strengths. Provide information on Deaf culture and community
lab activities.

ASL Tutor, 2012- 2015, Freelance

Provide community ASL tutoring to encourage and strength students ASL Skills.

VERMONT CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, 2011-2012, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
COODINATOR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Set up American Sign Language (ASL) classes in the state of Vermont

Post teaching positions statewide
Interviewed and hired candidates for teaching positions
Evaluated teachers performance
Provided workshops and trainings for ASL instructors
Communicated with the President of Vermont Center for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing

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VERMONT CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, 2010-2012, KEENE STATE COLLEGE
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR

Taught American Sign Language Levels: I to IV
Demonstrated language assessment sills
Develop lesson plans and activities
Worked with students one-on-one and in groups
Provided rich model for students
Worked independently and multidisciplinary team

ASL Instructor, 2009 2012, VCDHH, Brattleboro, Vermont

Taught ASL 1, 2, and 3- Assess students skills and strengths. Provide information on Deaf culture and
community lab activities.

ASL Instructor, 2010- 2012, Keene Continuing Education, Keene, NH

Taught ASL 1 and 2- Asses Students skills and strengths and provide information on Deaf culture.

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 2013-2015, Residential Counselor

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Help out with students in the Dorm to get ready for School
Supervised student with disabilities on daily basis one-on-one
Taught students independent living skills
Taught problem-solving skills
Carried out instructions of classroom teachers
Communicated with teachers and service providers
Documented students progress
Physical Control on CHILD and use CPI

AUSTINE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 2007-2012, TEACHER OF ART

ACCOMPLSIHMENTS
Taught various of art mediums to students
Developed and implement age appropriate lesson plans and activities for each level
Demonstrated art displays in the school building
Developed a portfolio for each student
Utilized the State Academic Content Standards
Evaluated students performance
Worked with students one-on-one and in groups
Adapted lesson plans for students with disabilities
Utilized technology in the classroom
Communicated with parents and/or guardians
Provided rich ASL model for students
Worked independently and with multidisciplinary team
Organized events such as Green Up Day and PAH! Day
Volunteered as advisor for Student Council and Academic Bowl

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AUSTINE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 2007-2012, Case Manager

ACCOMPLSIHMENTS

Worked independently and with multidisciplinary team

Gathered students performance work from teachers and service providers
Reviewed and organized students Individual Education Plan
Provided students with support and guidance individually
Communicated with administrators and parents

AUSTINE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 2005-2007, PARAPROFESSIONAL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Supervised student with disabilities on daily basis one-on-one

Taught students independent living skills
Taught problem-solving skills
Carried out instructions of classroom teachers
Communicated with teachers and service providers
Documented students progress

RELEVANT GRADUATE LEVEL COURSEWORK:

Sign Language Media Production (ASL 709)

Curriculum Development for Sign Language Education (ASL 724)
Sign Language Linguistic for Sign Language Professional (ASL 743)
Sign Language Practicum (ASL 752)
Introduction to First and Second Language (LIN 510)
Methods of Sign Language Teaching (ASL 741)
Sign Language Planning and Advocacy (ASL 770)
Assessing Sign Language Skills (ASL 750)
Sign Language Internship (ASL 790)
*Critical Pedagogy (DST 714)
*Literary Traditions in the Deaf Community (DST 710)
*Sign Language Teaching, Culture, & History (ASL 745)
*Seminar in Sign Language Education ePortfolio (ASL 762)
(*Currently taking this semester 2017)

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CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
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Agents of Change: Deaf Instructors and Social Justice in ASL Teaching, Jan. 28 -29 , 2017
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DEAFinitions A Deaf Studies Conference, March 25 -26 , 2017
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DEAFinitions A Deaf Studies Conference, March 25 -26 , 2016

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) Sept., 2016

American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA)

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Conference workshops in SLC, Utah June 28 -July 1 , 2017

Conference workshops in Seattle, WA, 2011

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Curriculum Training for ASL at Work, June 4 -5 , 2011
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Exploring Semantics in ASL and English, April 30 -May 1 , 2011
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ASL Linguistics, January 8 -9 , 2011
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Introduction to the New Signing Naturally Units 1-6 Curriculum, Oct. 9 -10 , 2010

Master ASL 1, 2009 & Master ASL 2, 2010

AWARDS

ASL/Deaf Studies Scholarship, Gallaudet University, May 2017

ASL/Deaf Studies Scholarship, Gallaudet University, May 2016

REFERENCES:

Robert Carter: President & CEO for Willie Ross School for the Deaf, (Videophone) 413.306.4195
Email: Bcarter@willierossschool.org

Anne Potter: Retired Director of Austine School for the Deaf, (Videophone) 802.275.0086
Email: 22ships@gmail.com

Elena Blue: ASL Coordinator at American School for the Deaf, (Videophone) 860.879.0151
Email: elenablue@att.net

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