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Marian Bruce-Tagoe

Camp Springs,Maryland

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at George Washington Middle School, adept at IEP progress tracking and fostering student engagement. Skilled in lesson planning and conflict resolution, I effectively adapted strategies for diverse learners, enhancing academic outcomes and building strong relationships with families. Committed to data-driven instruction and hands-on learning experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6th Grade Science Teacher & Special Education

George Washington Middle School
Alexandria, VA
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Delivered engaging science lessons to general education and honors students, including high-needs classes, requiring flexibility, creativity, and data-informed instruction.
  • Served as a liaison and support to students across multiple classroom types, demonstrating strong multitasking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Adapted instructional strategies for diverse learners, reinforcing brand messaging-style adaptability for various audiences.

Special Education Teacher

Randolph Elementary School
Arlington, VA
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Supported dual classrooms, tailoring content to meet unique student needs—mirroring personalized marketing strategy execution.
  • Communicated consistently with parents and guardians—strengthening trust, driving “customer” (student/family) engagement, and adjusting strategies based on real-time feedback.
  • Tracked detailed progress data, contributing to a data-driven approach that mirrors performance tracking in marketing analytics.

IV Phlebotomy Technician

The Northern Virgiinia Phlebotomy School LLC
Fairfax, VA
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • I have completed IV technician training from Northern Virginia Phlebotomy LLC. I’m qualified to insert IV catheters and withdraw blood specimens for analysis in a clinical setting. The course provided 40 hours of classroom instruction sessions focusing on intravenous therapy techniques and special collection procedures, which provided me with a comprehensive learning experience. I participated in lectures that covered anatomy and medical terminology related to the circulatory system, specimen collection, risk factors, venipuncture, IV complications, and quality assurance in specimen collection. I can accurately log phone calls to appropriately escalate problems, and coordinate resolution with other lab staff and additional hospital departments. (ASCP) Certification,

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Norfolk State University

Skills

  • IEP progress tracking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom management
  • Multi-cultural awareness
  • Learning differentiation
  • Communication with administration, co-teacher, parents, and students
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student assessment
  • Special education support
  • Hands-on activities
  • Sales
  • Lesson planning
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Field trip coordination
  • Student records management
  • Progress evaluations

Certification

(ASCP) Certification, Fall 2020

Expertise

  • Customer Service
  • Patient/Hospital Liaison
  • Time Management
  • Content Marketing
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Creative Thinking
  • Research Skills
  • Managing Patient Accounts

Timeline

6th Grade Science Teacher & Special Education

George Washington Middle School
01.2025 - 06.2025

Special Education Teacher

Randolph Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2024

IV Phlebotomy Technician

The Northern Virgiinia Phlebotomy School LLC
10.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Norfolk State University
Marian Bruce-Tagoe