Brenda Hillcox
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Motivated to contribute as an entry-level professional in an organization that values hard work and honest effort. Possessing an outgoing, friendly, and cooperative personality, thrives as a supportive team worker. With a responsible and resourceful attitude towards assigned tasks, quickly adapts to new challenges. Additionally, actively engages as a participant within the Deaf community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Instructor (contract)
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
01.2021 - Current
- Teaching ASL Sign Naturally Unit 1-12 and Unit 13-17 to new students.
- Improved overall communication skills among students with diverse language backgrounds through tailored ASL instruction.
ASL Instructor (contract) & Summer Camp
Deaf & Hearing Alberta
07.2020 - Current
- Improved overall communication skills among students with diverse language backgrounds through tailored ASL instruction.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive ASL activities and games into lessons.
- Supported fellow educators in integrating ASL resources and strategies into their curriculum to promote an inclusive learning environment.
ASL Instructor (contract)
St. Albert Further Education
01.2019 - Current
- Taught ASL Sign Naturally Unit 1-6 and Unit 7-8 to new students
- Improved overall communication skills among students with diverse language backgrounds through tailored ASL instruction.
ASL Immersion Coordinator (contract)
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinate, prepare, teamwork with ASL Instructors
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new staff, leading to quicker onboarding and higher initial productivity levels.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Educational Assistant
Connect Society
09.2012 - Current
- Signing ASL to any CODA children, Snack with ASL, and others
- Provided individualized support for students requiring extra help or needing academic accommodations.
- Increased student engagement by implementing hands-on learning activities and group projects.
Community Support Worker
Connect Society
05.2010 - Current
- Work at group home and support deaf clients using ASL
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
ASL Instructor (evening)
Calgary Board of Education
01.1991 - 12.1991
- Company Overview: Continuing Education Dept
- Taught ABC Sign Language book to the new students
- Continuing Education Dept
Education
Academic Upgrading - certificate
NorQuest College
Edmonton, Alberta01.2000
Bookkeeping Diploma - diploma
International Correspondence School
Montreal, Quebec01.1996
Gallaudet Alternative Prep Program - Liberal Arts
Gallaudet University
01.1988
Skills
- Working with deaf individuals
- One-on-one support
- Task management
- Multitasking and organization
- Learning disabilities support
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- MS office
- Peer mentoring
- Fingerspelling expertise
- Deaf culture awareness
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Multimodal communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Visual communication
- Materials preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Highlights And Qualifications
- Possess outgoing, friendly, cooperative personality, support team worker
- Responsible and resourceful attitude to assigned task, learns new tasks quickly
- Active participant within the Deaf community
- Deaf Women Conference, presentation/participant, 2007/2011/2023
- Alberta Association of the Deaf, Secretary, 2019-present
- Alberta Deaf Sports Association, Secretary, 1989-1991, 2007-2010, 2014-2024
- Alberta Deaf Sports Association, President, 2012-2014
- Alberta Society of the DeafBlind, Vice President, 2023-present
- ASLPI Rating - 5 (Native Fluent)
- SLIC member
- Linguists of American Sign Language (participate)
- Deaf Culture (participate)
- ASL Signing Naturally Unit 1-12 and 13-17
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ASL Instructor (contract)
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
01.2021 - Current
ASL Instructor (contract) & Summer Camp
Deaf & Hearing Alberta
07.2020 - Current
ASL Instructor (contract)
St. Albert Further Education
01.2019 - Current
ASL Immersion Coordinator (contract)
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
07.2018 - Current
Educational Assistant
Connect Society
09.2012 - Current
Community Support Worker
Connect Society
05.2010 - Current
ASL Instructor (evening)
Calgary Board of Education
01.1991 - 12.1991
Bookkeeping Diploma - diploma
International Correspondence School
Gallaudet Alternative Prep Program - Liberal Arts
Gallaudet University
Academic Upgrading - certificate
NorQuest College
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