Taylor Dugas
WHITTIER,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Downey Unified School District
Downey, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Downey Unified school District
Downey, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Attended staff meetings, parent conferences, and other school events as required.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to school policies.
- Organized classroom activities and monitored students' progress in order to facilitate learning.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through effective classroom management strategies.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by setting clear expectations and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Incorporated technology into lessons whenever possible to increase engagement.
- Adapted instruction based on individual needs while keeping within established curricular guidelines.
- Utilized a variety of teaching techniques to engage all students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop and enhance instructional strategies for maximum student achievement.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians in order to promote student success.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Collaborated with regular teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Fullerton, CA
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to Special Education best practices.
- Conducted assessments of student performance using standardized tests or other methods.
- collected student data as needed.
- Offer one-on-one support to students needing extra help with assignments, reading, math, and other academic subjects.
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Assist with managing classroom behavior and providing positive reinforcement, as outlined in students' IEPs.
- Help students develop social skills, self-regulation techniques, and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Assist in delivering small group or one-on-one instruction in core academic subjects like math, reading, and writing.
- Offer emotional support to students, creating a trusting and supportive relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Planning
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Parent communication
- Individualized instruction
Accomplishments
- I graduated with my Bachelors with a a 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Teacher
Downey Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Downey Unified school District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
02.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
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