Julia Lynn Justl
Department of Communication Disorders
32306-1200
850-644-2238
Professional Profile
Twenty five years of
experience encompassing teaching, counseling, workshop facilitation, grant
development, fundraising, organizational leadership, and volunteerism related
to:
·
Serving the
diverse needs of deaf/hearing impaired individuals and deaf persons with
multiple-disabilities.
·
Promoting
self-advocacy skills to empower individuals with disabilities to become active
participants in the decisions affecting their daily lives and future options.
·
Equipping parents
of deaf children with the knowledge to expand their children’s horizons and life
potential.
·
Preparing education,
healthcare, and rehabilitation professionals to improve interactions with deaf
persons.
·
Consulting with
employers and employees on vocational rehabilitation issues to promote client
self-sufficiency.
·
Teaching American
Sign Language, Pidgin Signed English, and Signed English.
·
Teaching clients
language, independent living, and employment skills crucial to their success.
·
Facilitating
community awareness and understanding through the teaching of American Deaf
Culture.
Education
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counselor Anticipated:
December 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Education 1974
Associate of Arts in Business 1972
Honors & Awards
University
Teaching Award 2003
The
Nominated by a student, but not eligible for award
due to insufficient number
of years as a faculty member.
Received a letter of compliment
from Provost Abele.
University
Teaching Award 2002
The
Nominated by a student, but not eligible for award
due to insufficient number
of years as a faculty member.
Received a letter of compliment from Provost Abele.
Center for Independent Living of
Big Bend Association of the Deaf (Deaf
Club,
Recognition
for serving in leadership role in support of the
Big
Bend Association of the Deaf and the local Deaf Community (1986-1994)
A Newspaper for FSU Alumni, Faculty
& Staff October 1999
Featured
in the regular column, Who’s Your Favorite Professor?, which
showcased
important
achievements at
Certificate of Appreciation 1992
Professional Achievement Award 1991-1992
Leadership
& Dedication Award 1987
Big Bend Deaf Service Center, Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation
Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Inc. 1977- 1987
President 1983-1987
Leadership & Dedication Award
Disabled Citizens In
Action 1983
Woman of the Year
Disabled
Citizens In Action
Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional 1980
Career Experience
Assistant-In 2002 - present
Department
of Communication Disorders
Coordinate and teach American Deaf Culture, American
Sign Language
Levels One, Two and Three, Supervise adjunct
instructors.
Sign Language Instructor 2001 - 2002
Enable
hospital staff to communicate with deaf patients by teaching:
American
Deaf Culture and Pidgin Signed English
Adjunct Instructor 1998 - 2002
Department of Communication Disorders
Provide
instruction, assess progress, and counsel students in:
American
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language
Sign Language Instructor 1978 - 2002
Julia Lynn Justl,
Work
one-on-one with clients to provide individualized private instruction in:
American
Sign Language, Pidgin Signed English, and Signed English
Sign Language Instructor 1995 - 1998
Center for Independent Living of North
Florida,
Provided
instruction to clients and staff in:
American
Sign Language and Pidgin Signed English
Sign Language Instructor
Consulted
with faculty and taught Basic Sign Language used
by young
children with hearing impairments.
Adult Basic Education Instructor
Adult Education Program
Taught
language skills to deaf and hearing impaired students
Acting
Executive Director June 1993–September 1993
Associate
Director March 1993 – June 1993
Big Bend Deaf & Hard of
Directed
operations and supervised staff working collaboratively with the Board of
Directors to ensure continuity of services and smooth transition in
administration, as Acting Executive Director. Functioned as Associate Director,
working hand-in-hand with the Executive Director and members of the Board of Directors
to interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
Supervised staff members and oversaw the activities of the Fundraising
Committee.
Developmental Studies Instructor & 1989 - 1993
Independent Living Skills Specialist
Taught basic educational curriculum in the following
areas: English, math, reading, and employability skills for vocational and academic
track students. Trained and
counseled students to enhance independent living skills and assisted them with:
housing searches, budget management, social skills, and relationship building.
Independent Living Skills and Behavioral
Specialist 1989 - 1990
Office of Developmental Service,
Provide
Personal Adjustment and Independent Living Skills Training for clients
who were hearing
impaired with multiple disabilities.
Counselor 1987 - 1989
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Provided
Vocational Rehabilitation services to hearing impaired clients; served as the
division’s statewide liaison to the Deaf Program of Goodwill Industries Big Bend,
Inc.; consulted with local training and post-secondary educational programs to
coordinate efforts and ensure the availability of and access to quality
services for hearing impaired clients.
Deaf Program Specialist-Director 1977 - 1987
Deaf Program, Goodwill Industries Big
Bend, Inc.,
Managed a highly successful statewide vocational
program serving for individuals who were deaf. Supervised the Adult Basic
Education Instructor and
Sign Language Instructor 1982
Provided
instruction in American Sign Language and Pidgin Signed English
Adult Basic Education Instructor/Aide 1980 – 1981
Taught deaf students math and language development,
individually and in group settings.
Sign Language Instructor 1978 – 1979
Provided
instruction in American Sign Language and Pidgin Signed English
Sign Language Instructor 1977 – 1979
Taught student Pidgin Signed English and Signed
English.
Rehabilitation Technician 1976 - 1977
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Taught
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors sign language and enhanced their
communication with their clients. Taught client job search and
job interview skills.
Professional Leadership Activities
Board
of Directors 2004-present
Director
Florida
Relay Business Partner 2001-present
Educate employees on how to handle telephone calls
from the Florida Relay.
Workshop
Presenter 2000 - 2001
Jacksonville/Tallahassee/Orlando,
Invited
for two consecutive years to deliver workshops for the commission on
“Communicating
with Persons from the Deaf Community” (
“Introduction
to Deafness & American Deaf Culture” (Orland & Tallahassee)
Board of Directors 2001 – 2002
Deaf Services Advisory Council 1995 -1998
Center for
Independent Living of North Florida, Inc.
Member 1994 - 1995
Task Force on Accessibility
Florida Department of Health &
Rehabilitation Service,
Big Bend Deaf & Hard of
(formerly known as
Set
and implemented policies to advance the center’s mission, serving in various
leadership roles:
Vice
President – Board of Directors March 1992-February 1993
Chair,
Personnel Policy Committee April 1992-May 1993
Chair,
Exit Interview Committee April 1992-May 1992
Acting
Executive Director June 1992-Julyu1992
Member,
Executive Director Search Committee 1987-1988
Member,
Steering Council 1987-1988
President,
Board of Directors 1983-1987
Significantly
enhanced the center’s visibility, resources, and ability to provide services:
Partnered with
Developed
and submitted a proposal to the Board of County Commissioners of
Developed
and delivered presentations to the Tallahassee Northside Kiwanis Club, that
increased community awareness that translated into financial support for the
center.
Member 1981 - 1982
The National Theater of the Deaf:
Planning Committee
The
Played an instrumental role in developing a
fundraising campaign that generated more than $4,500 and brought The National
Theater of the Deaf to
Chair 1979
Deaf Awareness Workshop Planning
Committee
The
Spearheaded
and coordinated the workshop on the Psycho-Social Dynamics of Deafness