3715 Mary Cliff Lane Brookfield WI Marika Kovacs-Houlihan

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1 3715 Mary Cliff Lane Brookfield WI Marika Kovacs-Houlihan Highly skilled, versatile, and motivated ASL Clinical Instructor with passion preparing students for racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity through instructions and being a role model. Desire to add significant value to UWM Program by providing leadership in curriculum design, program coordination, and recruitment of diverse student population. EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Masters of Science in Administrative Leadership, May 2010 GPA 4.0 (duration of last 7 semesters) Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York Bachelor of Science in Marketing, May 1993 GPA 3.2; Mildred Hall Scholarship National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, New York Associate s Degree in Accounting, May 1990 GPA 3.5; Dean List 1987, 1988, 1989, & 1990 CERTIFICATIONS: American Sign Language Proficiency Interviewer and Rater ASLPI Level #5 ASLTA Provisional Certification (on hold due to ASLTA revisions) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: August 2009 to Program Coordinator/ Clinical Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI Program coordination responsibilities include: Coordinate schedule of courses for fall and spring Recruit new students Design new courses to maintain growth of Program Chair and facilitate ASL Ad Hoc and ASL/ITP meetings. Streamline and evaluate ASL goals and objectives according to ACTFL 5C s Standards. Organize professional development workshops for Ad Hoc instructors Collaborate Interpreter Training Program and other programs on campus Collaborate service learning with the Deaf community

2 2005 to August 2009 August 1999 to August to June 1999 August 1994 to May 1999 Teaching and Supervision responsibilities include: Teaching courses during academic year in the ASL course curriculum Versatile in teaching every level of ASL classes, including languagefocus courses. Develop curriculum and syllabi for courses Oversee and ensure spiral learning opportunity in all ASL courses Manage service learning placements and supervision for students in the deaf community Supervise and mentor six ASL Ad Hoc instructors. ASL Ad Hoc Instructor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI Administered and updated ASL curricula, exam materials, rubrics, and syllabuses in compliance of University. Provided and promoted ASL instructions and in-services throughout the University and its community. Utilized several teaching resources and tools. Researched and developed a new course, ASL Literature for the ASL Program. Taught ASL Level 1-6 classes. Deaf Mentor Project Coordinator Wisconsin Service Program f/t DHH Brookfield, WI Implemented and coordinated the Deaf Mentor Project (DMP) for state of Wisconsin. Outreach and educated to families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, Birth to Three programs, and school programs about DMP s bilingual approach. Supervised and evaluated the effectiveness of mentoring by providing strategies and tools. Administered in-service and meetings on team building and models on teaching bilingual approach for Deaf mentors. Performed ongoing evaluation on child and family s progress and strengths. ASL Teacher Milwaukee Sign Language School Milwaukee, WI Created an innovative curriculum for all grades from Kindergarten to 5 th grade. Encouraged students to feel comfortable expressing in ASL by introducing Deaf culture, Deaf history, and ASL fun games. Developed new games/activities related to receptive and expressive skills. Marketing Coordinator Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brookfield WI Implemented high profile strategies for UniversaLink services and products.

3 Designed incentive ads, flyers, and programs for customers. Established statewide equipment demonstration and loan network sites. Assisted in managing sales and monitoring monthly financial status and cash flow. Assisted scheduling and managing sales/support staff and volunteers. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Program, Milwaukee, WI / Course Department Chair Semester ASL Linguistics II Elizabeth Drame Spring 2015 ASL Literature Elizabeth Drame Spring 2015 ASL 1 Elizabeth Drame Spring 2015 ASL 6/Service Learning Elizabeth Drame Spring 2015 ASL Linguistics I Elizabeth Drame Fall Classifiers Elizabeth Drame Fall ASL Semantics Elizabeth Drame Fall Siena: Study Abroad Elizabeth Drame Summer ASL 1 Elizabeth Drame Summer ASL Linguistics II Elizabeth Drame Spring ASL Literature Elizabeth Drame Spring ASL 2 Elizabeth Drame Spring ASL Linguistics I Elizabeth Drame Fall 2013 Classifiers Elizabeth Drame Fall 2013 ASL Semantics Elizabeth Drame Fall 2013 ASL Immersion Course Elise Frattura Summer 2013 ASL 2 Elise Frattura Summer 2013 ASL Linguistics II Elise Frattura Spring 2013 ASL Literature Elise Frattura Spring 2013 ASL 4 Elise Frattura Spring 2013 ASL Linguistics I Elise Frattura Fall 2012 Classifiers Elise Frattura Fall 2012 ASL Semantics Elise Frattura Fall 2012 ASL 2 Elise Frattura Summer 2012 ASL 1 Elise Frattura Summer 2012 ASL Linguistics II Elise Frattura Spring 2012 ASL Literature Elise Frattura Spring 2012 ASL 4 Elise Frattura Spring 2012 ASL Linguistics I Elise Frattura Fall Classifiers Elise Frattura Fall ASL 4 Elise Frattura Fall ASL 1 Elise Frattura Fall ASL 2 Elise Frattura Summer ASL 1 Elise Frattura Summer ASL Linguistics II Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring

4 ASL Literature Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring ASL 4 Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring ASL Linguistics I Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2010 Classifiers Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2010 ASL 4 Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2010 ASL 1 Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2010 ASL 2 Amy Otis-Wilborn Summer 2010 ASL 1 Amy Otis-Wilborn Summer 2010 ASL Linguistics II Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring 2010 ASL Literature Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring 2010 ASL 4 Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring 2010 ASL 1 Amy Otis-Wilborn Spring 2010 ASL Linguistics I Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2009 Classifiers Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2009 ASL 4 Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2009 ASL 1 Amy Otis-Wilborn Fall 2009 SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT, AND COMMUNITY: Role Level Title Group Service Timeline Co-Chair University, SOE, ASL Program, and community Deaf Awareness Week-Wisconsin (DAWW) Co-hosted one-week event to promote Deaf awareness & marketing opportunity to recruit students. Collaboration work with ITP, SSA, and ARC. May 2015 to 2015 Chair University UWM Campus Accessibility Workgroup Appointed position by Vice Provost to address interpreter accessibility and budget for deaf students, faculty and staff. to School of Letter and Science Foreign Language Advisory Group All World Language reatives meet monthly to address, support, and promote regarding world language programs. to

5 Co-Chair University, SOE, ASL Program, and community Deaf Awareness Week-Wisconsin (DAWW) Co-hosted one-week event to promote Deaf awareness & marketing opportunity to recruit students. Collaboration work with ITP, SSA, and ARC. May to Co-Chair University Kick-Off Event For third time, collaborated an event with ITP, LLC, SSA, and ARC for all signing students. Organized games and food Reat ive University UWM Preview Day Hosted a booth to re Program and ITP. Presented about our programs May 2013 C&I Curriculum & Instruction World Language Collaborative work between Program and C&I World Language to address different tasks and issues. February 2013 to May Co-Chair Exceptional Program Search Develop job description, organize search process, coordinate screening and interview for Program Teaching Staff Position. February 2013 to

6 School of Faculty/ Academic Staff Award Review and make recommendations for best teaching by faculty/staff January 2013 to March Exceptional Adhoc Handbook/ Guideline Develop a handbook for Department s Adhoc instructors. January 2013 to Co-Chair University Kick-Off Event For second time, Collaborated an event with ITP, LLC, SSA, and ARC for all signing students. Organized games and food Advisor University/ School of Signing Student Association (SSA) Board s Oversee SSA organization; provide role model, guidance, and insights to SSA Board s. Facilitate leadership opportunities 2012 to School of Travel Develop new policy procedures for travel funds distributions. Create guidelines and announcements for availability of travel funds. February 2012 to

7 Co-Chair University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Kick-Off Event Collaborated an event with ITP, LLC, SSA, and ARC for all signing students. Organized games and food. Co-Chair Program/SOE Program Search Led search committee for new academic teaching staff position February 2012 to December 2012 Chair Program / Community British Sign Language Fulbright Scholarship Collaborated with Fulbright and Gallaudet University to bring in BSL Linguist to give ation and classroom appearances January 2012 to May 2012 Co-Chair Exceptional Workplace Developed fun and brief educational activities for colleague to become better conversationalist with Deaf facility and staff March to 2013 Chair Program Program Mission Developed mission statement and vision for Program December 2010 to May Exceptional Name Change Rationale for ExEd Brainstormed new department name for ExEd to be an inclusive all programs in the department. October 2010 to January

8 Chair Program Signing Naturally With team of ASL Adhocs, we reviewed and developed strategic plan to revise curriculum from old to Signing Naturally Curriculum to May 2012 Facilitator Program ASL Adhocs Host three meetings per semester with ASL Adhocs to maintain communication and teamwork 2010 to Facilitator/ Exceptional ASL/ITP Address different tasks and issues. Meet with various staff from ASL and ITP Program 2010 to Exceptional Discuss and address issues and concerns with various staff and faculty from Exceptional to Volunteer Community Brookfield School District (Elementary) Monthly volunteer to teach ASL to elementary kids at Burleigh Elementary School 2010 to May Chair Program Immersion Course (AIC) Implemented a course specifically for ASL 3 and up students to immerse language with different teachers. August 2010 to May

9 SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Role Organization Service Timeline Peer Review American Academy in Berlin Rank and evaluate for doctorate publication: Emerging Sign Language Literacy in a German School for the Deaf. December Expert Witness: Language Assessment Wisconsin State Public Defender Assessed language and culture behavior of defenders and ed language and culture assessment to the court November 2013 to April Actor National Catholic Office of the Deaf ASL Religious Translation Prayers Video production of translated ASL prayers July 2013 to August Evaluator/ Interviewer American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) Interview and rate people s ASL skills (with dense trainings for reliability and validity) August 2012 to Expert/Consultant National Catholic Office of the Deaf ASL Religious Translation Prayers Worked with team of linguists of ASL, Latin, and expert in Canon Law to translate prayers into ASL. January to May 2013 Consultant Wisconsin Service Program for Deaf and HH Helped with transition process for Deaf Mentor Project to new staff. August 2010 to April

10 Wisconsin Association for the Deaf (WAD) Participate their meetings, volunteer events, supporter 2009 to American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Participate their conferences, and supporter, hold certification 2007 to Greater Milwaukee Association for the Deaf Participate their meetings, volunteer events, supporter January 2007 to PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS: Title Type Host/Location Date Show, Don t Tell Co-Present Illinois-RID Harper College Palatine, IL Show, Don t Tell Co-Present Summer Institution by WESP-DHH Pewaukee, WI (Pending) October, 2015 (Upcoming) July 12 13, 2015 How Do We Paint the Depictions? Presentation Illinois-RID Harper College Palatine, IL December 6, How Do We Paint the Depictions? Part Two Presentation Madison School District Professional Development Madison, WI November 14, Bridging the Gap Between ASL & Interpreter Programs Publication/ Conference Proceedings Co-author with Amy June Rowley November 1,

11 Bridging the Gap Between ASL & Interpreter Programs International Conference for Interpreter Trainers (CIT) Portland, Oregon October 30, Deaf Awareness Week Wisconsin Presentation/ Host ASL/ITP/ARC UW-Milwaukee, WI 22-26, How Do We Paint the Depictions? (Short Version) Presentation ASL Weekend Rosholt, WI May 3, How Do We Paint the Depictions? Presentation Madison School District Professional Development Madison, WI February 21, Depiction Presentation ARC Interpreter Department UW-Milwaukee January 15, New Roman Missal: ASL Translated Prayers DVD Publication National Catholic of Deaf (NCOD) Fall 2013 Prospecting the Meaning of ASL ASLTA National Professional Conference Charlotte, North Carolina July 3, 2013 New Roman Missal: ASL Translated Prayers Professional Interpreter Enterprise St. Francis, WI February 2, 2013 Story Week at WSD Storyteller Wisconsin School for the Deaf Delavan, WI December 2012 Academic Discourse: How to Move from ASL to English WI-RID Fall Conference Neenah, WI November 10, 2012 ASL Cinesthetic Presentation Deaf Studies: Beyond Talk Salt Lake City, Utah April 13, 2012

12 Depiction UWM-SAC Milwaukee, WI July 10, Classifiers Training Deaf Mentor Project Training Wisconsin Dells, WI ASL Cinesthetic Presentation ASLTA National Professional Conference Seattle, Washington October 21 23, June 30, New Roman Missal: ASL Translated Prayers Workshop #3 Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI November 13, New Roman Missal: ASL Translated Prayers Workshop #2 Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI November 12, Oh, The Places You ll Go! (By Dr. Seuss) Inspiration Key Note (DVD) Wis-RID Fall Conference Wausau, WI November 3, New Roman Missal: ASL Translated Prayers Workshop #1 Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI October 2, Oh, The Places You ll Go! (By Dr. Seuss) Key Note Interpreter Training Program Graduation UW-Milwaukee, WI May 18, Mindset on ASL Student Outcome Training ASL Adhoc Retreat UW-Milwaukee, WI June 3, ASL for Children Teaching Burleigh Elementary High Interest Day Brookfield, WI February 25,

13 ASL Cinesthetic Presentation Wis-RID Fall Conference Delavan, WI November 15, 2010 Verbs in ASL Presentation WESP-DHH Professional Conference Madison, WI ASL Cinematic Presentation Art of ASL Milwaukee, WI Non-Manual Signals Presentation ASL Linguistics UW-Milwaukee, WI March 13, , 2008 November 13, 2008 AWARDS/HONORS: Awards/Honors Date Merit Recommendation Solid Performance March, 2015 Merit Recommendation Solid Performance March, Merit Recommendation Solid Performance May, 2013 Nominated for School of Teaching Award March, 2012 Nominated for School of Teaching Award March, Merit Recommendation Solid Performance April, American Sign Language Proficiency Interview Evaluation: Rated 5 Dec. 14, 2010