Chayna Emslie

Educator and American Sign Language (ASL) instructor with experience teaching across elementary and secondary levels. Skilled in developing structured instructional materials and supporting early literacy development through phonics-based and decodable text formats (CVC patterns). Experienced in creating clear, accessible, developmentally appropriate language for diverse learners, including students requiring intervention support.

Strong background in multimodal language instruction and real-time language interpretation across educational settings.

Writing samples available upon request

Teacher at Wilton Christian School (2024-01 – Present)

• Teach American Sign Language at the high school level, supporting language acquisition through structured, visual-spatial instruction
• Instruct elementary Bible classes (grades 4–5), using narrative-based teaching to support comprehension, sequencing, and retention of key concepts
• Provide targeted reading and writing support for students struggling with foundational literacy skills
• Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs across elementary and middle school students
• Teach middle school enrichment courses, including cooking, requiring step-by-step procedural instruction and clear sequencing
• Collaborate with faculty to support student engagement, comprehension, and academic growth

American Sign Language Interpreter at A Show of Hands Interpreting Agency

• Provided real-time American Sign Language interpretation in educational and community settings
• Facilitated communication between Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals in mainstream and special education environments
• Interpreted academic content requiring precise language transfer and conceptual clarity
• Supported inclusive classroom communication and access to instruction across multiple grade levels
• Developed strong real-time linguistic processing skills across visual and spoken/written language systems

Bachelor's Degree in Teaching (ASL Emphasis) – William Jessup University