Deneal Mailfald
Hanover Park,IL
Summary
I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and Disorders with a focus on becoming an Audiology Assistant. I have several years of experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals of all ages and am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). I enjoy helping others communicate and building positive relationships with the people I support. I am patient, dependable, and eager to continue growing my skills while making a positive difference in the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and people with hearing disorders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
DHH Residental Care worker
Center on Deafness
Northbrook, IL
06.2026 - Current
- Provided daily care and support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents. Used ASL to communicate, helped with daily activities, encouraged independence, kept residents safe, and worked with other staff to create a caring and supportive home.
Student
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Studying at Abilene Christian University online for Communication Sciences and Disorders - Current - December 2026
- 25 observation hours in my pre-clinical class at ACU online
Teacher's Assistant
Child's Voice
Wood Dale, IL
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom by supporting speech, language, and listening development. Helped with lessons, used minimal ASL to ensure the student was using spoken language to communicate, prepared learning materials, and worked with teachers and therapists to support student success.
Teaching Assistant
SASED (Teaching Assistant for DHH Children)
Lisle, IL
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom by supporting speech, language, and listening development. Helped with lessons, used ASL to communicate, prepared learning materials, and worked with teachers and therapists to support student success.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Audiology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX08-2026
Skills
- Communication
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Skilled in visual, signed, written, and verbal communication
- Strong ability to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
- Patient & Student Support
- Patient, empathetic, and attentive to individual communication needs
- Experience supporting children with hearing differences in educational settings
- Ability to create a comfortable and inclusive environment
- Professional Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Observant of facial expressions, tone, and body language for visual communication
- Team collaboration with educators and support staff
- I am eager to learn hearing technology and audiology clinical procedures
Timeline
DHH Residental Care worker
Center on Deafness
06.2026 - Current
Student
Abilene Christian University
01.2026 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Child's Voice
08.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
SASED (Teaching Assistant for DHH Children)
08.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor's degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Audiology
Abilene Christian University