Austen Durton

• Streamlined communication channels between administration, faculty, and staff to foster a cohesive working environment that prioritized student success.
• Mentored new administrators, fostering professional growth while sharing valuable insights from personal experience in the field.

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.

• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

• Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
• Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
• Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
• Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.

Completing my Doctoral Study: "The Impacts of the Teacher Shortage in Texas". Degree to be conferred in September 2025.

GPA: 3.2

• Thesis: Key Psychometric Factors of Educator Burnout and Attrition.

• I was also on the Dean's list for more than 1 semester
• GPA: 3.35

GPA: 3.65

• Phi Theta Kappa