Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 1 Julie Delkamiller 6504 N. 106 th St. Roskens Hall 512 Omaha NE 68122 University of Nebraska at Omaha (402) 572-6546 6001 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68182 (402) 554-2116 jdelkamiller@ unomaha.edu RESEARCH INTERESTS Innovative Teaching Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, Teacher Training in Nicaragua, Social/Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss EDUCATION May 2009 May 2000 December 1993 University of Nebraska at Omaha Doctor of Education Educational Administration and Supervision University of Nebraska at Omaha Masters of Science in Education Endorsement: Resource Teaching and Learning Disabilities University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelor of Science in Education Endorsements: P-12 Deaf/Hard of Hearing 7-12 Social Sciences TEACHING EXPERIENCES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 2009-Present Courses Assistant Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program SPED 1110 American Sign Language I SPED 2100 Professionalism & Ethics of Interpreting SPED 2200 History, Psychology and Sociology of Deafness EDUC 2510 Applied Special Education SPED 3120 Academic Interpreting SPED 3130 Community Interpreting SPED 3150 Cognitive Processing for Interpreters
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 2 SPED 4240 Teaching Language to Deaf/Hard of Hearing SPED 4250 Teaching Subject Content to Deaf/Hard of Hearing SPED 4310 Voice-to-Sign SPED 4320 Sign-to-Voice SPED 4710/8716 Interactions Between Professionals and Parents of Students with Disabilities 2004-2009 University of Nebraska-Omaha Instructor, Special Education and Communication Disorders Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Courses SPED 1110 American Sign Language I SPED 2200 History, Psychology and Sociology of Deafness SPED 4240 Teaching Language to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing SPED 4330 Aural Rehabilitation SPED 4350 Teaching Content Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing SPED 4710/8716 Interactions Between Parents and Professionals August 1994- August 2004 Iowa School for the Deaf, Council Bluffs, IA Social Sciences Teacher, High School Taught U.S. History, U.S. Government, Psychology, Sociology, Current Issues-National, Current Issues-Foreign, World Cultures-East, World Cultures-West, Study Skills, Language Arts Coached Mock Trial, We the People teams Sponsored Close-Up Washington D.C. Restructured Student Council Established and sponsored ASTRA club for community service Coordinated Law Related Education workshops Coached Academic Biathlon teams Sponsored Senior Classes CERTIFICATIONS 2004 Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: Certificate of Interpreting 2004 Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: Certificate of Transliterating 2004 Council on Education of the Deaf: Professional Certification
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 3 2002 Sign Communication Proficiency Interview: Superior Rating RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Publications Delkamiller, J. (2013). Evaluating the phonology of Nicaraguan Sign Language: Preprimer and primer Dolch words. International Journal of Special Education, 28(2). Delkamiller, J., Swain, K. D., Leader-Janssen, E. M., & Ritzman, M. J. (2013). Examining inclusive practices in Nicaraguan schools. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach, 3(1), 8. Leader-Janssen, E.M., Swain, K., Delkamiller, J., & Ritzman, M. (2012). Collaborative relationships for general education teachers working with students with disabilities. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 39 (2). Delkamiller, J. (2009). Evaluating the sign language phonology of sight words used to support deaf/hard of hearing students literacy development in Idioma de Senas de Nicaragua. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nebraska at Omaha. (UMI No. 3350293). Honor/Award Carnegie Scholar. (2011). National Institute for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Grants Delkamiller, J., Leader-Janssen, E. M., Swain, K., Ritzman, M., (2012). Special Education Teacher Training in Nicaragua. UNO Faculty Research International. $18,758.00, Funded. 2011 University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching travel grant $800, Funded. 2009 University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching travel grant $800, Funded. 2008 University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching travel grant $800, Funded. Works in Progress
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 4 Delkamiller, J. & Leader-Janssen, E.M. (2013). Relationship between teacher beliefs and perceptions of co-teaching in secondary schools. Manuscript submitted for publication. (50% contribution) Delkamiller, J. (in progress). Reflecting on one s reflection. (data is being analyzed) Delkamiller, J. (in progress). Addressing social/emotional/communication needs of deaf/hard of hearing students on IEPs in Nebraska. (initial discussions with the Nebraska Department of Education). Delkamiller, J. (in progress). Promoting metacognitive skills in American Sign Language courses. Presentations/Training Delkamiller, J. (2012, October). Escuela de Sordos in León, Nicaragua. Invited Keynote Speaker. Suburban Rotary International, Omaha, NE. Delkamiller, J., Leader-Janssen, E., & Swain, K. (2012, October). Special Education Teacher Training in Nicaragua. Invited panelist. International Education Forum, UNO College of Education. Delkamiller, J. (2012, January). Diversity in Our Classrooms, Invited panelist. UNO Center for Faculty Development. Delkamiller, J. (2012, April). Escuela de Sordos in León, Nicargua. Paper presented at the International Council for Exceptional Children Conference, CEC, Denver, CO. Leader-Janssen, E.M., & Delkamiller, J. (2012, April). Relationship between teacher beliefs and perceptions of co-teaching in secondary schools. Paper presented at the International Council for Exceptional Children Conference, CEC, Denver, CO. Delkamiller, J. (2011, October). Education in Nicaragua. Invited panelist. International Education Forum, UNO College of Education. Delkamiller, J. (2009, November). Evaluating the sign language phonology of sight words used to support deaf/hard of hearing students literacy development in Idioma de Señas de Nicaragua. Invited Keynote Speaker. Phi Delta Kappa Research Dinner, UNO Delkamiller, J. (2011, June). Coaching the special educators in Nicaragua. Paper presented at the Carnegie Institute for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Delkamiller, J. (2011, February). Special Education Teacher Training in Nicaragua. Paper presented at the Association of College Educators of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Conference 2011.
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 5 Delkamiller, J. (2011, January). Ethics in educational interpreting. Invited. Westside Community Schools. Delkamiller, J. (2010, February). Training teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Nicaragua. Paper presented at the Association of College Educators of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Conference 2010. Delkamiller, J. (March 31, 2008). K-W-L approach. Autonomous University of Nicaragua- León. Delkamiller, J. (April 1, 2008). Multiple Intelligences. Autonomous University of Nicaragua- León. Delkamiller, J. (April 2, 2008). Language acquisition and story telling for Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León. Delkamiller, J. (April 2, 2008). Teaching social studies, science and math to students with special needs. Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León. Delkamiller, J. (April 3, 2008). Lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León. Delkamiller, J. (April 4, 2008). Interactions with parents and professionals. Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León. Delkamiller, J. (July 31, 2008). Minds-on activities. Los Pipitos School for the Deaf, León, Nicaragua. Delkamiller, J. (July 31, 2008). Storytelling basics. Los Pipitos School for the Deaf, León, Nicaragua. SERVICE TO PROFESSION AND DISCIPLINE Service to the University 2012-present Special Education and Communication Disorders, Reappointment, Promotion & Tenure Committee 2011-2012 Special Education and Communication Disorders, Search Committee 2010-Present Member, UNO University Committee on Research and Creative Activity 2010-Present Member, UNO SPED Curriculum Committee 2009- Present Member, College of Education Academic Standards & Policy Committee
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 6 2008-Present Workshop facilitator, Future Educators Fall Conference at UNO. 2007-Present Faculty co-advisor, Talking Hands, student sign language group 2005-Present Guest lecturer for various special education courses at UNO: Applied Special Education, Introduction to Communication Disorders, and Language Development and Disorders. 2006-2008 Reviewed national standards in order to make changes to UNO programming in preparation for accreditation. 2005-2007 Revised the curriculum for the UNO undergraduate program in deaf education. Revised the core classes and updated the syllabi. Service to the Field of Education 2008-Present Invited collaborator with Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León in providing special education training. 2005-Present Member of the Nebraska Special Education Advisory Council. 2005-Present Member of the Association of College Educators for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. I participated in a Choice Activity in which I implemented a few recommended practices in class and submitted a report to the PT3 Grant. 2005- Present Member of the Advisory Board for the Nebraska Deaf- Blind Project. I attend quarterly meetings, the summer training institute and provide support as needed. 2005-Present Guest speaker to area schools teaching about American Sign Language and other educational issues related to deaf/hard of hearing, including: Swanson Elementary, Alpha School, Gomez Heritage Elementary, Morton Middle School, Mary Our Queen Elementary. 2006-2007 Ad Hoc Committee with the Nebraska Department of Education. The Committee works to develop guidelines to accompany Rule 24 to add an American Sign Language Subject Endorsement and an American Sign Language Supplemental Endorsement. Service to the Community 1992- Present Volunteer ASL interpreter for the Archdiocese of Omaha. I provide weekly interpreting for services, presentations, and religious education courses. 1998-Present Archdiocesan Committee for Persons with Disabilities. This is a core group of individuals providing resources for disability awareness in parishes and schools across the Omaha Archdiocese. I have planned and coordinated awareness activities.
Delkamiller, J.A. / Vita / Page 7 1999-Present Volunteer interpreter for the Hand in Hand group. This is a group of individuals who are deaf-blind and we provide support for community activities on a bi-monthly basis. 2006-Present Volunteer Catechist for Sacred Heart Parish in Omaha. I teach religious education courses to elementary students. 2008-Present Volunteer mentor for students and teachers at Escuela de Sordos in León, Nicaragua 2007-2012 Troop Leader for Girl Scout Troop 43430 in Omaha. 2005-2006 Taught sign language and deaf/hard of hearing culture to Girl Scout Troop 3434 1992-1994 Special Olympics Coach for participants with multiple disabilities. HONORS 2008 Sacred Heart Parish, Pillar Award 2002 Iowa Representative to the National We the People Competition 1998 Iowa School for the Deaf, Employee of the Year 1992 UNO College of Education, Outstanding Student of the Year 1991 KETV/Channel 7, Heartland Hero MEMBERSHIPS Association of College Educators for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Association of College Educators for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Bilingual Special Interest Group Archdiocesan Committee for Persons with Disabilities Council on the Education of the Deaf Council for Exceptional Children National Association of the Deaf Nebraska Deaf Blind Project
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