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Amanda Hix is an American Sign Language instructor at Sinclair Community College. She has an MA in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University and a BA in Sociology from Wright State University. She has been an adjunct instructor at Sinclair since 2018, where she teaches ASL courses and specialized topics for interpreting students. She previously worked as a Sign Language mentor at Sinclair and as a case manager for the Deaf Community Resource Center.

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Amanda Hix is an American Sign Language instructor at Sinclair Community College. She has an MA in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University and a BA in Sociology from Wright State University. She has been an adjunct instructor at Sinclair since 2018, where she teaches ASL courses and specialized topics for interpreting students. She previously worked as a Sign Language mentor at Sinclair and as a case manager for the Deaf Community Resource Center.

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AMANDA HIX

[email protected] Amandahix.weebly.com
American Sign Language Instructor
Sinclair Community College

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

MA, Sign Language Education August 2023


Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

BA, Sociology July 2018


Wright State University, Dayton, OH

AA, Liberal Arts May 2015


Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor, Sinclair Community College January 2018- Present


-Teach American Sign Language Beginning I & II and Intermediate I & II using Signing
Naturally.
-Lecture in specialized topics on mental health, drugs and alcohol, sexual, medical, and legal for
interpreting students in practicum.
-Develop and host workshops for students.
-Utilize multiple technologies for synchronous remote instruction.
-Create slides, online video quizzes and weekly lab works.
-Attend ASL Department meetings, and ASL Lab events.

Sign Language Mentor, Sinclair Community College March 2012 - January 2018
-Provided ASL and interpreting tutoring to a variety of students and skill levels.
-Aided in the facilitation of interpreting role play scenarios.
-Created ASL dictionary video using vocabulary from Signing Naturally.
-Provided support and assistance to professors.
-Planned, attended and supported Deaf events and ASL Lab events.
-Created ASL games.

[email protected] Amandahix.weebly.com
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TEACHING & CURRICULAR WORK

Courses Developed & Taught at Sinclair Community College


ASL 1101: Orientation to Deafness (Asynchronous)
ASL 1111: Beginning American Sign Language I (Face-to-Face and Synchronous)
ASL 1112: Beginning American Sign Language II (Face-to-Face and Synchronous)
ASL 1228: Intermediate American Sign Language I
ASL 1229: Intermediate American Sign Language II
ASL 2213: Specialized Interpreting III
Hix, A. (2018, May 16) Interpreting in Mental Health Settings. Sinclair Community College,
Dayton, OH.
Hix, A. (2018, June 20) Fingerspelling and Numbers. Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH.
Hix, A. (2019, May 22) Cities/States/Countries. Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Case Manager, Deaf Community Resource Center, Dayton, OH 2015- 2018


-Advocated for individuals with social services.
-Linked individuals to community resources in the areas of medical, educational, social security.
-Advised clients on money management skills.
-Created events and workshops for adults and children.
-Taught American Sign Language to hearing parents with Deaf children.
-Implemented independent problem-solving skills, and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Workshops:
Stewart, B. (2019, April 27). CDI FOR-FOR? Deaf Services Center, Columbus, OH.
Castle, S., Dunaway, B. (2015, October 24). Mental Health Interpreting: Psychology and
Interpreting. Interpreters of the Deaf, Dayton, OH.

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

American Sign Language Teachers’ Association September 2023


American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI Rating 4) November 2022

[email protected] Amandahix.weebly.com
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