John Burke
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Shasta College
01.2015 - Current
- Provide instruction for all levels of American Sign Language, consultant, and advocate
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by addressing diverse student needs through accommodations or additional support services referrals when necessary.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
California State University at Chico
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Provide instruction for all levels of American Sign Language, consultant, and advocate
- Developed and implemented American Sign Language curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Butte College
01.2015 - 10.2023
- Provide instruction for all levels of American Sign Language, consultant, and advocate
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Executive Board Member and Chairman
Southwest Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers for government services, interpreting services, independent living skills and services such as vocational, housing, transportation
- Provide resources to Deaf community for needs for counseling, drug/alcohol treatment programs, social and educational services
- Liaison for business community and service organizations partnerships on projects and fundraising.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Influenced positive change across the organization by driving cultural transformation initiatives that aligned with strategic priorities.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Portland Community College
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Provide instruction and understanding of American Sign Language various levels including ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, Poetry, Deaf Culture; evaluate/assess student skills for exiting Interpreter Training Program
- Utilized active learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging student participation and promoting retention of course material.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Mt Hood Community College
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Provide instruction for beginning to fluent levels of American Sign Language
Owner
Signing Resources & Interpreters
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Interview, evaluate, assess, and employ interpreters, marketing, negotiate contracts with government agencies, educational institutions, conflict resolution for interpreters and Deaf community
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Yuba Community College
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Provide instruction for all levels of American Sign Language
Deaf Interpreter
M&M Interpreting
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Serve as Deaf liaison, consultant, and advocate
- Enabled businesses to better serve their deaf customers by providing staff training on effective communication strategies using sign language interpreters.
- Promoted cultural awareness among hearing colleagues through educational presentations on Deaf culture and sign language basics.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Satellite campus Yuba College
- Provide instruction for American Sign language
Education
Online Training -
Go Virtual Summer Institute
Online Readiness Training -
Butte College
Online Teaching & Course Design -
Shasta College
Sign Language Structure Learning and Change -
Georgetown University
01.2019
Skills
- Teaching Effectiveness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Course Development
- Subject matter expertise
- Distance learning tools
Affiliations
- American Sign Language Teachers Association, Certified
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf CDI-P
College
Sierra
Professional Services
- Southwest Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Chairperson 2009-11ASL
- Silent Camp, Adult and High School
- Panel member, "Deaf Studies Information Night" PCC
- Presenter of Workshops
- Working with CDI
- Team Interpreting
- Cultural Sensitivity
Phone
360 607 2060, VP 530 588 9532
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
California State University at Chico
01.2018 - 10.2023
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Shasta College
01.2015 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Butte College
01.2015 - 10.2023
Executive Board Member and Chairman
Southwest Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
01.2008 - 01.2014
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Portland Community College
01.2008 - 01.2014
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Mt Hood Community College
01.2008 - 01.2014
Owner
Signing Resources & Interpreters
01.2008 - 01.2013
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Yuba Community College
01.2001 - 01.2008
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.1998 - 01.2003
Deaf Interpreter
M&M Interpreting
01.1995 - 01.2008
Online Training -
Go Virtual Summer Institute
Online Readiness Training -
Butte College
Online Teaching & Course Design -
Shasta College
Sign Language Structure Learning and Change -
Georgetown University
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