Taylor Hartman

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Taylor D. Hartman

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Biography

Northern Illinois University - Foreign Languages

Instructor and Program Coordinator at Northern Illinois University
Higher Education
Taylor
Hartman
Greater Chicago Area
I'm currently a full-time Instructor and FLSL Program Coordinator for Northern Illinois University in order to facilitate with students improving their knowledge, research and leadership abilities as well as mine own in American Sign Language.

I'm also a Faculty Advisor for Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Service Fraternityand Deaf Pride Student Organization.


Experience

  • Northern Illinois University

    Student Manger of Outdoor Adventures

    - Assisting Program Operations of the Adventures Center at the Student Recreation Center
    - Prepare and complete projects related to re-organization of equipment and resources to be more hands-on and accessible for customers
    - Supervise desk attendants performance of daily duties, assign tasks, and monitor performance of rental check-out and returns including contacts and reservations
    - Manage rental equipment of over 1,000 pieces including inventory, maintenance and purchases
    - Review and revise departmental policies, create manuals regarding rentals and maintenance
    - Ensure that everyday operations at the Center goes smoothly.

  • Northern Illinois University

    Lifeguard

    - Certified in Professional CPR for infants, children and adults, AED and First Aid
    - Certified in Waterfront Skills
    - Oversee participants of open swim and reserved swim including students, community, and children
    - Monitor the area and maintain a strict watch on patrons around the swimming area and ensure that all rules and regulation pertaining to swimming are followed and testing the water for chlorine and PH levels
    - Implement Lifeguarding skills when necessary

  • Northern Illinois University

    Instructor

    -Part time instructor for American Sign Language IV during the Spring Semester
    -Develop and structure a curriculum for American Sign Language Courses
    -Help student's development of foreign language skills
    -Advise students when they need help with the course and on campus activities

  • Northern Illinois University

    FT Instructor and FLSL Program Coordinator

    - Full-time Instructor teaching overload with four courses in Foreign Language Sign Language (FLSL) I through IV a semester
    - Continue to develop and build a curriculum for FLSL/ASL
    - Supervise FLSL Instructors and Graduate Assistants
    - Advise and help students with language skills and on/off campus activities
    - Faculty Advisor for Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Service Fraternity and Deaf Pride Student Organization

  • RAMP

    Youth Services Intern

    - Prepared and completed lesson plans for iBelong and T'NT programs and facilitate lesson plans at local high schools
    - Planned marketing projects and events with supervisor to spread awareness of services such as community relocation and case management
    - Managed intake documents and case notes of over twenty clients

  • College of DuPage

    Accommodations Specialist Intern

    - Prepare and complete projects related to general and assistive technology for students with disabilities
    - Administer intakes for new and current students to use services provided by the department
    - Provide counseling and advising to the student population
    - Developing and teaching American Sign Language courses to faculty and staff and assist with vocational skills course: Computer Skills II to students
    - Review and revise departmental policies

  • Lions Clubs International

    Camp Director

    - Managed the selection of staff members through structured interviews and directed daily tasks and duties that included assigned groups, night duty, break schedules and activity preparations for staff members
    - Inspected files of campers in order to approve them of their stay that included allergy information, passed the physical examination, has health insurance and emergency contact information
    - Coordinate activities with camp site directors at three different locations for the weeks that we are stationed there
    -Continue being a role model to the campers.

Education

  • Black Hawk Community College

    General Education

  • Northern Illinois University

    Master's degree

    Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
    Receive training to improve advocating skills and acquire the know-how to do Rehabilitative Counseling

  • Northern Illinois University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Business Administration

  • Kevin D. Knight Graduate Leadership Award


    One of the Graduate students who truly exemplify excellence in leadership. The honorees contribute significantly to the quality of campus life by sharing their talents with faculty, staff, fellow NIU students and the community.

  • Workplace Leadership Certificate


    Given to me for completing the Campus Recreation Workplace Leadership Program, enhancing skills, and learning new competencies to become a more effective leader.

  • Applauding Excellence in Leadership


    One of the graduating seniors who truly exemplify excellence in leadership. The honorees contribute significantly to the quality of campus life by sharing their talents with faculty, staff, fellow NIU students, and the community.

  • Outdoor Adventures Employee of the Year


    Elected by fellow peers to receive the award. This award shows that this individual exemplifies excellence in leadership, teamwork and partnership with his fellow staff.

  • NIU ALLY


    This individual has completed all of the work required through training and workshops to become a NIU ALLY for LGBTQ students. This shows that this individual can be considered as someone that LGBTQ students can confide in.

  • Northern Illinois University

    Student Manger of Outdoor Adventures


    - Assisting Program Operations of the Adventures Center at the Student Recreation Center - Prepare and complete projects related to re-organization of equipment and resources to be more hands-on and accessible for customers - Supervise desk attendants performance of daily duties, assign tasks, and monitor performance of rental check-out and returns including contacts and reservations - Manage rental equipment of over 1,000 pieces including inventory, maintenance and purchases - Review and revise departmental policies, create manuals regarding rentals and maintenance - Ensure that everyday operations at the Center goes smoothly.

  • Northern Illinois University

    Lifeguard


    - Certified in Professional CPR for infants, children and adults, AED and First Aid - Certified in Waterfront Skills - Oversee participants of open swim and reserved swim including students, community, and children - Monitor the area and maintain a strict watch on patrons around the swimming area and ensure that all rules and regulation pertaining to swimming are followed and testing the water for chlorine and PH levels - Implement Lifeguarding skills when necessary

  • Northern Illinois University

    Instructor


    -Part time instructor for American Sign Language IV during the Spring Semester -Develop and structure a curriculum for American Sign Language Courses -Help student's development of foreign language skills -Advise students when they need help with the course and on campus activities

  • Northern Illinois University

    FT Instructor and FLSL Program Coordinator


    - Full-time Instructor teaching overload with four courses in Foreign Language Sign Language (FLSL) I through IV a semester - Continue to develop and build a curriculum for FLSL/ASL - Supervise FLSL Instructors and Graduate Assistants - Advise and help students with language skills and on/off campus activities - Faculty Advisor for Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Service Fraternity and Deaf Pride Student Organization

  • Lions Clubs International

    Camp Director


    - Managed the selection of staff members through structured interviews and directed daily tasks and duties that included assigned groups, night duty, break schedules and activity preparations for staff members - Inspected files of campers in order to approve them of their stay that included allergy information, passed the physical examination, has health insurance and emergency contact information - Coordinate activities with camp site directors at three different locations for the weeks that we are stationed there -Continue being a role model to the campers.

FLSL 202

3.5(2)