Jay DuBrow
La Porte,TX
Summary
Organized ex-teacher with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Hardworking and passionate job seeker, eager to secure entry-level HVAC technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Guide
Houston Zoo
05.2023 - Current
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
- Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Guided groups of up to 12 children on scheduled tours
Volunteer
La Porte Community Library
01.2022 - Current
- Organize shelves
- Learn/ work with technology and equipment
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Gregory Lincoln Education Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Melillo Middle School
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- 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.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Provided emotional support to students and families
Tutor
Independent
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
ASL Interpreter
Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and Professors.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2018
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Katy, TX06.2014
Skills
- Financial Transactions
- Transportation and Travel
- Manage Registrations
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Student Development
- Activity Organization
- Licensed Refrigeration Technician
- Dehydration Knowledge
- Air Conditioning Knowledge
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Organize Supplies
- Hand and Power Tools
Certification
- TDLR License - May 12, 2024
- Universal HVAC Certification - June 23, 2023
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Camp Guide
Houston Zoo
05.2023 - Current
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Gregory Lincoln Education Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
La Porte Community Library
01.2022 - Current
Tutor
Independent
09.2018 - 03.2020
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Melillo Middle School
05.2018 - 06.2022
ASL Interpreter
Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Stephen F. Austin State University
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
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