Dave Duncan
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Passionate Educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Co-Teacher (John C. Fremont PDMS)
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
- Work closely with general education teachers to align and integrate special education services into the general curriculum.
- Participate in collaborative planning sessions to understand and adapt general education lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of study.
- Implement a variety of accommodations, including but not limited to sentence starters, guided notes, chunking curriculum content, multiplication charts, and other tools based on individual student needs.
- Regularly review and update accommodations based on student progress and evolving needs.
- Provide support for tier 1 instruction in the general education classroom, ensuring that students with special education needs have access to the curriculum.
- Assist in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning styles and abilities of all students.
- Conduct small group sessions to deliver targeted tier 2 instruction based on individualized education plans (IEPs) and data-driven assessments.
- Monitor and track student progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
Guest Teacher (SOSA - Cannon Jr. High School)
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established a supportive relationship with parents through regular communication via conferences, phone calls, emails or newsletters discussing student progress updates and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research, trends, and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
Guest Teacher (SOSA - Nevada Learning Academy)
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conduct live virtual classes using video conferencing platforms to deliver interactive lessons and engage with students in real-time.
- Plan and prepare instructional materials, presentations, and activities tailored to the middle school curriculum and students' learning needs.
- Utilize online teaching tools and technology to enhance the learning experience, such as virtual whiteboards, educational software, and multimedia resources.
- Assess students' learning progress and provide timely feedback on assignments, quizzes, and projects.
- Offer individualized support and instruction to students who need additional help or enrichment, including one-on-one tutoring sessions and personalized learning plans.
- Establish clear expectations, rules, and routines for online learning to maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment.
- Promote digital citizenship and online safety by educating students about responsible online behavior, internet etiquette, and cybersecurity best practices.
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2016
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Style Assessment
- Specialized Knowledge of Disabilities and Instructional Strategies
- Empathy and Patience
Timeline
Resource Co-Teacher (John C. Fremont PDMS)
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
Guest Teacher (SOSA - Cannon Jr. High School)
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Guest Teacher (SOSA - Nevada Learning Academy)
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.2021 - 05.2022
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
12.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
San Diego State University
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