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TARAN WAGNER

Bridgeville,PA

Summary

Dynamic educator adept in adaptability and analytical thinking, demonstrated through roles at Brentwood Borough Middle School and Pennsylvania Western University. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking, with a proven track record in improving learning environments. Specializes in conflict mediation and creative lesson planning, ensuring inclusive and effective education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Support Technician

Full Scope Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted individualized assessments of student behaviors, abilities, and learning styles.
  • Developed and implemented behavior plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Monitored student progress on behavior plans to ensure effective implementation of strategies.

Grade 8 ELA Teacher

Brentwood Borough Middle School
Brentwood, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Utilized creative teaching methods to engage student interest and maximize learning potential
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with students, faculty, and parents
  • Researched current trends in education to ensure effective delivery of instruction
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other related data
  • Maintained office hours to offer individual contact or clarify course material or course content for students
  • Liaised with professors to perform administrative tasks, organize campus events and conduct research
  • Mentored new students by assisting with course registration, scheduling and course selection or changes
  • Maintained accurate records related to student activities, attendance, and grades
  • Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
  • Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
  • Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.

Substitute Teacher

Upper Saint Clair School District
US
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
  • Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
  • Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION

Pennsylvania Western University
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Liaised with professors to perform administrative tasks, organize campus events and conduct research
  • Mentored new students by assisting with course registration, scheduling and course selection or changes
  • Maintained accurate records related to student activities, attendance, and grades.

Education

Master's in Education: Education -

Pennsylvania Western University
Edinboro
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice -

University of Pittsburgh
Greensburg
05.2021

Skills

  • Creativity in advising
  • New Student Orientation
  • Adaptability
  • Work Experience Programs
  • Needs Determination
  • Emotional Support
  • Resume Writing Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Mediation

Certification

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification ELA Grades 7-12

Timeline

Behavior Support Technician

Full Scope Health Care
08.2024 - Current

Grade 8 ELA Teacher

Brentwood Borough Middle School
08.2023 - 08.2024

Substitute Teacher

Upper Saint Clair School District
04.2023 - 06.2023

GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION

Pennsylvania Western University
01.2022 - 08.2022

Master's in Education: Education -

Pennsylvania Western University

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice -

University of Pittsburgh
TARAN WAGNER