Elizabeth Dyan Newman

6126 Baldridge Terrace, Frederick, Maryland 21703

Text: 240-409-7363 Gmail: dyella4@gmail.com

Objective: To use my extensive knowledge and love of ASL and sharing it not only at
Gallaudet University as a teacher for ASL Literature, but with students, fellow staff
and scholars from around the world in an effort to spread and increase overall
knowledge of our beautiful language.

Academic Credentials:
2013 Master of Arts, Sign Language Education, MA-SLED, Gallaudet University
2004 Bachelor of Arts, Deaf Studies, Gallaudet University
ASLPI: 4+

Professional Experience:
2010-present Maryland School for the Deaf

2015-present English Language Arts Teacher

Bilingual ASL/ELA 6th-8th grade
ASL Assessments

2012-2015 Middle School ASL & Deaf Studies Teacher

6th-8th grade Deaf Studies, ASL Literature, ASL Linguistics
ASL immersion classes for language delayed students
ASL assessments
2010- 2013 ASL Teacher
ASL classes for parents, families, staff and faculty
2015-present: Battle of the Books, Green Team Chaperone (2017 National Champions in Green
Division)
Fall 2017: Presenter at Teachers Teach Teachers Workshop for Middle School Department
Spring 2016: 8th grade trip Chaperone
Summer 2014 & 2015: Developed High School ASL Curricula: ASL Linguistics & ASL Literature
Spring 2014-2016: Coordinator for 8th grade Promotion
Spring 2014 & 2015: Coordinator for ASL Film Fest for Youth
Spring 2014-2016: Started Veditz Day tradition for Middle School students program

2005-present: Frederick Community College: Adjunct Professor

ASL 1
Fingerspelling
Numbering in ASL
Introduction to Deaf Community
2009-2010: Head server Shannons Tea House and Art Gallery Caf
Served high tea and/or afternoon tea parties/reservations
Led daily team meetings
Trained new servers etiquettes of tea & proper serving skills
Entrusted with Opening/Closing responsibilities
2005-2010: Homeschool Teacher
Pre-kindergarten-7th grade
Weekly ASL classes at Monocacy Homeschool Coalition

Relevant Coursework Completed:

Sign Language Media Production
Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Teachers
Methods of Sign Language Teaching
Curriculum Development for Sign Language Instructors
Assessing Sign Language Skills
Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition
Sign Language Teaching Seminar
Sign Language Teaching Internship Planning and Advocacy

Professional Conferences Attended:

June 2011 American Society for Deaf Children

Maryland School for the Deaf
Frederick, Maryland

November 2012 Maryland American Sign Language Teacher Association

Towson University
Towson, Maryland

November 2013 American Sign Language Round Table Conference

Delaware School for the Deaf
Newark, Delaware

November 2014 American Sign Language Round Table Conference

The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham,Massachusetts

November 2014 Maryland American Sign Language Teacher Association

McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

Professional Organization:
American Society for the Deaf Children
Maryland American Sign Language Teacher Association