MAXIM

N EMIROVSKY
EMAIL ADDRESS: Nemirovsky.Maxim@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
M.A. in Sign Language Education





2015 to present
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC





Expected completion in Summer 2016

B.S.E. in Special Education and Rehabilitation with Emphasis in Deaf Studies
2013-2014
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ






3 years of work experience related with mental health field.
Gained superior knowledge in relation of advocacy for individuals with
multiple disabilities.

A.A.S in Administrative Support Technology
2012
National Technical Institute for the Deaf @ RIT, Rochester, NY
Proficient with Microsoft Office skills; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
Designing business letters, memos, brochures, flyers, and business cards.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant- American Sign Language 1
2015
Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
Collaborating with the teacher to create a new unit Presentation.
Grading all written work, including tests and final exams.
Providing signing examples from the Sign Naturally Curriculum Book.
Providing assistance to students in learning new signs.

Teaching Assistant- Deaf Culture & History
2014
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Observing the teachers teaching style and providing feedback.
Grading all written work, including tests and final exams.
Assisting students in group work reviewing about deaf history.
Sharing my personal insight experience within the deaf culture.

American Sign Language Tutor




2015
Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ


Students ranging from ASL 1-4 come seeking for assistance.
Providing examples from the Sign Naturally Curriculum Book.
Demonstrating signs to allow students work on their receptive
skills.
Assuring that the students reach their maximum potential in ASL skills.

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American Sign Language Instructor

2014-2015
Le Tutor Language School, Mesa, AZ

Private one to one tutoring sessions with student.
Ranging from beginner to intensive levels.
Creating lessons customizing to the students sign language level.
Providing practice sheets to extend their American Sign
Language skills.


American Sign Language Tutor
2013-2014
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ

Students from ASL classes ranging ASL 1 to ASL 5 level come for assistance.
Providing a safe environment in the ASL Lab for the students to learn ASL.
Engaging the students to be fully immersed in American Sign
Language.
No voice policy is strongly enforced in the ASL Lab.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Direct Support Professional
2013-2014
Rise Services Inc, Tucson, AZ
Providing direct support to individuals with multiple disabilities in a day program setting.
Assistance with arranging activities and transporting the clients to the planned destination.
Collaboration of communication between the client and the guardian about clients daily
performance.
Able to redirect a client when it is presented in a challenging situation.
Knowledge of the paperwork procedure from DDD. (Developmental Disabilities Division)

Direct Support Professional
2012-2013
Rise Services Inc, Gilbert, AZ
Providing direct support to individuals with multiple disabilities in a group home setting.
Engaging clients to be involved with activities and events outside of residence.
Giving Support to the clients to have improved independent skills.
Assistance with cooking, cleaning, and providing medications.
Knowledge of the paperwork procedure from DDD. (Developmental Disabilities Division)

Direct Support Professional
2012
Woodward Foundation, Mesa, AZ
Providing direct support to individuals with multiple disabilities in a day program setting.
Engage clients in activities that would keep them encouraged inside and outside of day program.
Collaboration of communication between the client and the guardian about clients daily
performance.
Able to redirect a client when it is presented in a challenging situation.
Knowledge of the paperwork procedure from DDD. (Developmental Disabilities Division)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Herzig, M. (2015, November). What Do We Know About Brain Science of Language Learning & reading and
How Can We Support Our Children? Arizona Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference
Phoenix, AZ. November 15th, 2015.
Abrams, S. (2015, November). The Role of the Deaf Community in Supporting Families with Deaf Children
Arizona Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference
Phoenix, AZ. November 15th, 2015.
LANGUAGES:
English- Basic Fluent
American Sign Language- Native
Israeli Sign Language- Basic Fluent

GRADUATE COURSES TAKEN:
Curriculum Development for Sign Language Education
Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition
Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals
Methods of Sign Language Teaching
Assessing Sign Language Skills
Sign Language Media Production
Sign Language Practicum
Special Topics

DEAF STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAKEN:
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Introduction to the Structure of ASL
Introduction to Educational Interpreting
Themes & Symbols in Literature
Special Topics in Deaf Studies
Languages and Cultures of Deaf Communities

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILIATION RELATED UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAKEN:
Introduction to Disabilities Studies and Services
Introduction to Low Incidence Disabilities
Introduction to Visual Impairments and Deaf
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Disability Perspectives and Narratives
Civil Rights & Deaf People
Law and Society

REFERENCES: Available upon request