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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Extensive knowledge of sign language instructional methodologies. • Published author of a five-workbook series in Sri Lankan Sign Language. • Effective secondary, high school and college classroom management, teaching, and

assessment skills. • Strong background in graphic design, illustration and art.

EDUCATION

• M.A., Sign Language Education. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. December 2014. • M.F.A., Illustration, and M.A., Graphic Design. Savannah College of Art and Design,

Savannah, GA. May 1997. • B.A., Advertising Art. Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. May 1994. • Advanced Certification, Web Design, Design School (Online School of Design) Session

College, January 2011.

ASL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ASL Instructor Fall 2014 – Current English Language Institute, Department of World Languages and Cultures, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

• Developed separate syllabi for (a) ASL, (b) American Culture, (c) Cross Cultural Communication and (d) Deaf Studies classes in the ELI program.

• Taught these classes, including designing lesson plans, developing tests, quizzes and homework assignments, and advising students.

• Document students’ progress and write individualized evaluations at the end of each semester.

• Utilize Master ASL curriculum materials. Provide additional models of native signing • Provided support and encouragement for students to succeed in the classroom and

everyday conversation. • Assessed students’ ASL skills and fluency.

Nishani S. McCluskey

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ASL Instructor Fall 2013 - Current KDES ASL Classes, Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, Washington D.C.

• Teach American Sign Language Level 1. • Utilize Signing Naturally curriculum materials. • Provided additional models of native signing. • Provided support and encouragement for students to succeed in the classroom and

everyday conversation. ASL Immersion Summer 2015 Summer Youth ASL Camp, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

• Taught American Sign Language Level 2. • Utilize Signing Naturally curriculum materials. • Provided additional models of native signing. • Provided scavenger hunt at the Union Station to experience as Deaf person. • Provided support and encouragement for hearing students to succeed in the classroom

and everyday conversation. ELI Cultural Activities Summer 2015 English Language Institute, Department of World Languages and Cultures, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

• Developed separate activity plan on each trips to museum, Potomac Mills Mall and Six Flags Amusement park in the ELI program for 3 weeks.

• Taught International students new vocabulary, including designing lesson plans, developing activity work sheet, comprehension checks.

ASL Teacher Spring 2014 American Sign Language (ASL) Courses, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

• Taught American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling, facial grammar, contrastive shifts, questions, and syntax to five students.

• Utilized Signing Naturally curriculum materials. Provide additional models of native signing.

• Provided support and encouragement for students to succeed in the classroom and everyday conversation.

• Assessed students’ ASL skills and fluency. Supplemental Instructional Leader Fall 2013 Tutorial & Instructional Programs, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

• Taught American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling, facial grammar, contrastive shifts, questions, and syntax to five students.

• Utilized Signing Naturally curriculum materials. Freelance ASL Instructor Fall 2013

• Taught an individual in basic ASL, strengthening skills and fluency. • Provided additional signs for receptive and expressive skills. • Incorporated creative methods to practice ASL dialogue. •



ASL Instructor Summer 2013 Heritage Fellowship Church, Reston, VA

• Taught basic ASL and Deaf culture to middle and high school students. • Developed lesson plans utilizing Signing Naturally and A Basic Course in American Sign

Language. • Assessed students’ ASL skills and fluency.

Private ASL Tutor Summer 2013

• Tutored an individual in intermediate ASL, strengthening skills and fluency. • Provided additional native signer models for increased receptive and expressive skills. • Incorporated creative methods to practice ASL for a variety of topics, such as utilizing

games and activities. Researcher, Developer and Author 2006–2012

• Distributed 7,500 copies of the Sri Lankan Sign Language Workbook series to Deaf preschoolers in Sri Lanka.

• Collaborated with a team of Deaf instructors to research and develop Sri Lankan Sign Language workbooks, which have been accredited by the Sri Lankan National Institute Education for Special Education.

• Collected resources on Sri Lankan Sign Language corpus. • Developed illustration and photographs. • Reviewed and provided trilingual translations for the workbooks. • Oversaw layout design and printing in partnership with the publisher.

Instructor Summer 2011 Sri Lankan Deaf Women Associations, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Taught ASL, English, Visual Gestural Communication, and Deaf Studies to 65 Deaf women, utilizing Sri Lankan Sign Language as the first language.

• Incorporated empowerment topics in ASL lessons, such as women rights and key vocabulary.

Advisor Summer 2010 National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka

• Advised instructors on optimal sign language teaching methods. • Provided workshops on first-language and second-language learning, and Sri Lankan

Sign Language Workbooks that I developed. • Consulted with parents of deaf children about the importance of teaching their children

sign language. Instructor Summer 2009 Central Province of the Deaf Welfare, Kandy, Sri Lanka

• Taught ASL I and II, Fingerspelling I and II, and Visual Gestural Communication to 35 students.

• Utilized Signing Naturally and A Basic Course in American Sign Language textbooks. • Lectured on American Deaf culture. • Provided visual gestural activities for students to incorporate into ASL acquisition.



GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer November 2003–Present • Provided freelance graphic design services utilizing software such as Adobe Creative

Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, HTML, and 3D software (Maya and Modo).

• Projects include: o Exhibit Management Services, Marlboro, MD: Designed mural graphics, structure

graphics, standard graphics and web design for trade shows of clients such as Northrop Grumman and Magellan.

o Hargrove Inc, Lanham, MD: Designed mural banner graphics and structure graphics for the World Bank Atrium “Equal Exhibition” and “Put Food First” exhibitions.

o KGRAFX Studio, Centreville, VA: Designed Sri Lankan Sign Language Workbooks in Sinhala, Tamil and English for preschool Deaf children, launched in July 2011.

o Capitol Exhibit Services, Inc., Manassas, VA: Designed structure graphics and postal-themed montage for Northrop Grumman’s Trade Show.

o GEF/World Bank/CEEPA Climate Project, (Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University): Created a montage about Africa, agriculture and poverty for webpage and posters.

Manager and Graphic Designer July 2004–October 2006 Capitol Exhibit Services, Inc., Manassas, VA

• Created and designed mural graphics, structure graphics and standard graphics for various trade shows.

• Worked closely with art directors and designers to develop concepts. • Projects included: collateral design, signage, mockups, trade show models,

presentations and concept layouts. • Managed multiple projects and deadlines on a daily basis. • Handled workflow issues and implemented more efficient processes. • Ensured internal and external customer satisfaction.

Manager and Graphic Designer November 2001–June 2002 Sikorsky Aircraft, Milford, CT

• Created and developed posters, magazine covers and logos. • Managed workflow issues and implemented more efficient processes. • Ensured internal and external customer satisfaction. • Handled personnel issues and created a positive work environment.

Manager and Graphic Designer September 1997–October 2001 Capitol Exhibit Services, Inc., Manassas, VA

• Created and designed mural graphics, structure graphics and standard graphics for various trade shows.

• Developed guidelines for graphics use at Northrop Grumman.



• Generated 2D and 3D designs to increase visibility of products in retail environments. • Created in-store displays and environments for well know brands and retail stores. • Managed workflow issues and implemented more efficient processes. • Ensured internal and external customer satisfaction.

Internships:

• Teaching Assistant, Production Design II. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. Winter 1997.

• Teaching Assistant, Editorial Illustration. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. Summer 1995.

• Artist Designer Intern, working with leading illustrators Urban Frank, Michael Heslop, Michael Boston, Bo Lundwall and other renowned artists. Studio Frank, Stockholm, Sweden. June 1986-June 1987.

• Commercial Artist, J. W. Thompson Associates. Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 1987–April 1988.

PUBLICATIONS

Kurkukulasuriya, S. (2011). Sri Lankan Sign Language workbook – English alphabet. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd. Kurkukulasuriya, S. (2011). Sri Lankan Sign Language workbook – Sinhala alphabet. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd. Kurkukulasuriya, S. (2011). Sri Lankan Sign Language workbook – Tamil alphabet. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd. Kurkukulasuriya, S. (2011). Sri Lankan Sign Language workbook – Trilingual in colors. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd. Kurkukulasuriya, S. (2011). Sri Lankan Sign Language workbook – Trilingual in numbers. Colombo, Sri Lanka: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd.

RELEVANT COURSES TAKEN

• Sign language Planning and Advocacy • Sign Language Linguistics for Sign Language Professionals • Methods of Sign Language Teaching • Curriculum Development for Sign Language Instruction • Assessing Sign Language Skills • Sign & the Philosophy of Language • Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition • Sign Language Practicum • Seminar in Sign Language Education • Sign Language Teaching Internship • Critical Pedagogy



ASL WORKSHOPS

• American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA 2015), Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 23 – 27, 2015.

• Signing Naturally Teacher Training Workshop, Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD. August 7 – 9, 2015.

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