Tiana Durr
Educator
Springfield,IL
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator with seventeen years of classroom teaching experience for wide variety of learning levels and cultural backgrounds. "Distinguished" level evaluated educator with expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and new teacher training. Strong communication and interpersonal skills shown through successful collaboration with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student and District needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
year of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Springfield District #186
Springfield, IL
08.2013 - Current
- 100% success rate securing over $20,000 in grant
money for classroom over past 4 years. - Integrated technology into classroom as
instructional tool, such as 1:1 iPads, Google
classroom, Google Suite for Education, Microsoft
Suite, Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom,
etc. - Designed remote & "hyflex" courses utilizing variety of
resources integrated through Canvas Learning
Management System managing 300 students yearly. - Designed proven quality courses for students with
wide range of learning requirements, based on initial
needs analysis. - Summative Student Learning Objective self analysis
showed courses met or exceeded every year with
student success rate of 100% of students at or above
85%. - Designed & facilitated orientation program for new
health teachers, involving written guides, three
digital courses, and ongoing support. This orientation
program was directly responsible for 30% decrease
in health teacher turnover over course of five years. - Provided health education expertise on all courses,
materials and lesson plans in order to continually
improve district health program as District Health
Facilitator and member of District Curriculum
Council. - Led collaboration meetings with District
Administrators and District Health Educators to
determine course units, objectives, and course
effectiveness for District wide implementation as
member of Instructional Leadership Team. - Evaluated "Distinguished" every year on Danielson
Evaluation Rubric. - Completed quarterly technology training and over
60 additional university credit hours post Master's
degree. - Diversified teaching techniques, learning strategies,
and learning tools to increase success of students
with differing ability levels and varied learning
modalities to prepare all students for higher-level
education requirements. - Created assignments, labs, group work, exit tickets,
projects, and formative/summative assessments to
determine grades and reviewed work with struggling
students to boost success. - Established positive rapport with all students and
parents through phone calls, emails, newsletters,
class website, Remind app, Canvas Learning
Management System, and Parent Teacher Club to
complete support network
Springfield Education Association Leader
Springfield Education Association
Springfield, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Vice President
- 2nd Vice President
- Bargaining Support Chair
- Public Relations and Communications Chair
- Building Association Representative
- Negotiated over 200 pieces of language due to
COVID-19 pandemic as member of Impact
Bargaining Team. - Negotiated 3% raise for certified staff & 4.25% raise
for ESPs/COTAs as member of Contract Bargaining
Team - Actively listened to members, handled concerns
quickly and escalated major issues to Union
President and Uniserv Director. - Designed training guides for new members,
increasing member independence and
understanding of organization operations. - Educated members on contract procedures,
administration and interpretation.
Interpreted and advised on policies and previously
negotiated agreements. - Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by
educating members on techniques for enhancing
interactions between members and leadership. - Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily
tasks, improving efficiency and productivity. - Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to
help wherever needed.
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
Springfield , IL
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Designed two courses to work simultaneously by
integrating collaborative lessons which met or
exceeded district standards to cover all
requirements while managing classroom of over 25
students. - Implemented classroom management
improvements to enhance class morale and
engagement. - Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by
fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking
and communication. - Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive
social development and maintain positive
interactions. - Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning
by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Springfield District #186
Springfield, IL
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement
lessons following school's curriculum, goals,
objectives and philosophies for over 28 students
yearly. - Organized and supervised activities to promote
physical, mental and social development. - Observed students' performance and recorded
relevant data to assess progress. - Oversaw students in classroom and common areas.
- Exceeded goals through continuous improvement
by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Benedictine University
Springfield, IL 05.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 05.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Verbal and written communication
Proficient in Canvas LMS
Remote Learning
Team collaboration and leadership
Self-motivated professional
Educational leadership
National Education Association member
Collaborative Leadership
K-12 education
New Teacher Training
Accomplishments
- 2019 District #186 Educator Shining Star Award recipient for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Spearheaded the Total Equality Alliance student organization as faculty sponsor.
- Faculty Sponsor WEB Student Ambassador Program
- Lead team of eight in the development of District wide Health education program.
- Member Kappa Delta Pi
Certification
AVID Certified Educator
Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Nearpod Certified Educator
05-2021
Edulastic Certified Instructor
04-2021
WEB Certified Educator
05-2020
Kahoot Certified Educator
09-2019
Educational Technology Competency Award of Completion
07-2019
Springfield Education Association Leader
Springfield Education Association
08.2018 - Current
Apple Certified Educator
08-2018
AVID Certified Educator
07-2015
Middle School Teacher
Springfield District #186
08.2013 - Current
4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
07.2012 - 08.2013
Illinois Teaching License
05-2011
Master of Arts - Education
Benedictine University
05.2011 - 05.2011
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Springfield District #186
08.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Eastern Illinois University
05.2006 - 12.2006