J ennifer Elaine Tausiani
**** ***** ****** ● Austin, TX 78757 ● 512-***-****
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Summary_________________________________________________________________________________
• Experienced educator looking to take creativity, strong organization skills, and curriculum writing experience to a
position as an Instructional Designer
Software Skills_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
• Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• College courses included C++, MATLAB, and Visual Basic
• Basic HTML and SQL knowledge
Education_________________________________________________________________________________________________
• University of Texas at El Paso (May 2006) – Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Physics
o Cum Laude
o GPA: 3.6
• Texas Tech University (Fall 2001 – May 2004) – Electrical Engineering
o Completed 72 hours
o GPA: 3.45
Professional Experience___________________________________________________________________________________________
Lamar Middle School – Austin, TX August 2008 – June 2010
Teacher – Mathematics
• Served on mathematics curriculum writing team; designed district-wide instructional planning guides that were
aligned with Texas state standards
• Updated existing curriculum to incorporate best teaching practices; translated mathematical content into online
lessons
• Selected to participate in the AISD iInnovate program to promote the use of technology in the classroom
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) site team member; used strategies to help underachieving
students prepare for (and succeed) in college
• Served on PBS (Positive Behavior Support) committee; implemented data-driven behavior interventions at the
universal, targeted, and intensive level
• Evaluated the needs of the school in order to develop consistent student behavior expectations
Stevens High School – San Antonio, TX December 2006 – June 2008
Teacher – Mathematics
• Developed interactive notes using wireless tablet technology in a creative way to reinforce the material and
engage the students
• Used alternative learning methods such as PLATO online learning for struggling and at-risk student interventions
• Ensured students were actively engaged in meaningful lessons that were aligned with Texas standards on a day to
day basis
• Created rubrics and assessments used to monitor student progress