TIERANNY S. DECUIR
Teacher
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher, Community Activist, Youth Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional with distinguished work experience and education. Extremely competent at performing independently or as member of a team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies, community outreach, public administration, and business development. Socially aware and dedicated to uplifting and reforming my current community. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Teacher
Port Arthur Independent School District
Port Arthur, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Incorporates exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicates frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encourages creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Instructs 8th grade students in Career Investigating principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Devises and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Port Arthur, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Instructed sophomore, Junior, and senior students in Methods of Academic & Personal Success principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Conservatorship Specialist II
Child Protective Services
Port Arthur, TX
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Prepared Court reports and testified at hearings.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Port Arthur, TX
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Circulation Assistant
Port Arthur Public Library
Port Arthur, TX
11.2011 - 09.2016
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Organized and maintained detailed records for Librarian on equipment use, materials logs and circulation activities.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
Recruiter
G4S Secure Solutions
Nederland, TX
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
Paralegal
Law Firm Of Langston Adams
Port Arthur, TX
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, and trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
Student Intern
City Of Port Arthur Planning Department/Legal Dept.
Port Arthur, TX
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Reported back to instructor and management to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Lamar State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Memorial High School
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- SMART Board aptitude
- Student engagement
- Testing and grading
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Program Development and Management
- Referrals and Networking
- Legal Research
- Document filing
- Exceptional writer
- Interviews
- Policy interpretation
- Outstanding observational abilities
- Compensation and benefits
- WorkForce Improvements
- Recruitment
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Contract performance monitoring
- Procurement program management
- Codes and zoning
- Superior client relations
- Contract compliance
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal Jargon Knowledge
- Legal compliance
- Document preparation
Certification
Health EC-12
Accomplishments
- 5 Point Credit Union Supervisory Committee- Member "1st African American Woman Appointed", (2021-Current)
Affiliations
-5 Point Credit Union Supervisory Committee/Member
-Victorious Youth Queens Non-Profit Organization/Organizer
-Mentor NAACP Port Arthur Chapter/Member
-American Society For Public Administration (ASPA) /Member
-Jefferson County Clerk Office, 01/2020 to Current
· Independently Organized Two Voter registration drives during the 2020 Elections/ Registered over 150 people.
-Founder, 01/2020 to Current
PA Reloaded
· Founded PA Reloaded Small Business Community Organization.
· Organized 3 Successful "Pop-Up" Shops with over 70 small business vendors registered.
· Organized Christmas Toy Drive / Gave out over 200 toys and gift cards to families in need.
· Conducted small business workshop and community fair.
Timeline
Health Teacher
Port Arthur Independent School District
10.2020 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
Conservatorship Specialist II
Child Protective Services
10.2016 - 08.2019
Recruiter
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2016 - 06.2016
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
04.2014 - 10.2016
Student Intern
City Of Port Arthur Planning Department/Legal Dept.
01.2012 - 05.2012
Circulation Assistant
Port Arthur Public Library
11.2011 - 09.2016
Paralegal
Law Firm Of Langston Adams
04.2011 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Public Administration
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Lamar State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Memorial High School
Health EC-12
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