Doren James
Teacher
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dynamic Education Specialist with a proven track record at San Diego Unified School District. Adept in leveraging educational technology and individualized education plans to enhance student engagement and achievement. Excels in creating adaptive lesson plans and fostering a collaborative environment, resulting in significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in assessment strategies and project-based learning, demonstrating exceptional ability to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
08.1997 - 04.2022
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and collaborative goal-setting for academic success.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing targeted support to improve their understanding of course material.
- Worked special education students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
Dispatcher
Automobile Club of Southern California
10.1981 - 12.1991
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
- Consistently met performance metrics for call handling, contributing to the overall success of the department.
- Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
- Demonstrated adaptability in evolving situations by adjusting strategies in real-time as new information became available.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
- Enhanced team morale by fostering supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Implemented regular system checks to maintain high operational standards, ensuring reliability of dispatch equipment.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Streamlined communication between dispatch and field units, reducing misunderstandings and errors.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - News Editorial Journalism/English
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-1991
Skills
- Performance Evaluation
- Educational research
- Student assessment
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Online learning
- Learning assessment
- Observation reports
- Assessment tools
- Multicultural education
- IEP expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Special Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
08.1997 - 04.2022
Dispatcher
Automobile Club of Southern California
10.1981 - 12.1991
- Special Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Master of Arts - Special Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - News Editorial Journalism/English
San Diego State University
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