Taylor Driscoll
Diana,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Academic Dean with a proven track record at Jefferson ISD, excelling in performance assessment and community outreach. Expert in implementing multi-tiered support systems, fostering student success initiatives, and enhancing parental engagement. Recognized for strong organizational skills and effective communication, driving academic achievement and positive behavioral outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Dean/Counselor
Jefferson ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized records, interviews and tests to evaluate students' abilities, interests and personality characteristics.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Liaised with community and governmental agencies on problems relating to drug abuse, discipline and truancy from school.
- Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Teacher
New Diana Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Assistant Director
Extended Family Preschool
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Teacher
Tyler ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
High School Diploma -
Daingerfield High School
Daingerfield, TXNo Degree -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, Texas, TXBachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXNo Degree - Counseling/LPC
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2026
Skills
- Performance assessment
- Academic advising
- Staff development
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Counseling and advice
- Public speaking
- Multi-tiered support systems
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Academic reporting
- Professional demeanor
- Plan institutional strategies
- Interpersonal skills
- Student counseling
- Community outreach
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self motivation
- Student assessment
- Professionalism
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Crisis management
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
Timeline
Academic Dean/Counselor
Jefferson ISD
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
New Diana Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2024
Assistant Director
Extended Family Preschool
02.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher
Tyler ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Daingerfield High School
No Degree -
Northeast Texas Community College
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Tyler
No Degree - Counseling/LPC
Lamar University