Assistant High School
Resume:
Duane Taffe
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Expertise in Education
I am a skilled, experience educator who utilizes creative instructional practices to increase
student achievement. Having completed a Masters of Arts in Technology Education, I realize
the importance of integrating technology into every aspect of teaching and learning. I have
experience teaching web design, 3D design and animation, and reading fluency. I established
a collaborative classroom environment, encouraged students to practice in order to master
concepts, evaluated performance-based projects, and served as staff advisor for the annual
yearbook. My skills and expertise in best practices of education as well as in interactive media
will be an asset to any school environment.
Education
Masters of Science, Educational Technology, DeVry University/Keller Graduate School,
Addison, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Media Arts and Animation, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Employment History
Atlanta Adventist International School, Forest Park, Georgia
2012 –present
Assistant Teacher – Writing, Social Studies, Bible, PE
ITT Technical Institute, Kennesaw, Georgia 2012 - present
Adjunct Professor – Visual Communications
Westwood College, Atlanta, Georgia 2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor – Graphic Design and Multimedia
2004 – 2012
The DeKalb School of the Arts, Avondale Estates, Georgia
Teacher – Interactive Media 2008 – 2012
2004 – 2007
Paraprofessional/Assistant Teacher
Dillard’s, Lithonia, Georgia 2006 - 2008
Sales Associate
KinderCare, Lithonia, Georgia 2004 - 2004
Teacher – Hooked On Phonics Reading Program
American Hole N' One, Buford, Georgia 2002 - 2004
Production Assistant
The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 2000 - 2004
Teacher's Assistant – Computer Concepts
Computer Lab Assistant – Transitional Studies
Tutor – Math and English
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Duane Taffe
3273 Flowers Rd S, Apt. B, Atlanta, GA 30341
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Awards and Recognitions
Graduated with Honors, DeVry University/ Keller Graduate School, Addison, IL 2010
Staff Appreciation Award, DeKalb School of the Arts, Atlanta, Georgia 2006
Dean's and President's List, The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 2002 and 2004
Best Artist Award, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York 1993
Skills and Expertise
Autodesk Maya
Adobe After Effects
Avid DV Xpress
Adobe Dreamweaver
Corel Suite
Adobe Flash
Digital and Traditional Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
HTML
Adobe Photoshop
Interactive Media
Adobe Premiere
Logo Branding
Apple Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Office
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
PC and MAC proficient
Autodesk AutoCAD
Professional Assessments & Courses
GACE Pedagogy Exam 2011
GACE Technology Education Exam 2011
GACE Art Education Exam 2007
GACE Basic Skills Exam 2007
Exceptional Child Course 2007
GaETC 2009 Bring Your Own Tech: Student use of personal technology in classrooms.
GaETC 2010 Open Source Software in Schools: Free software use alternatives.
GaETC 2011 Raising Digital Natives: Methods for teaching students to use technology
effectively.
References
Eric Winchester
Susan McCauley Assistant Principal
Principal
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb School of the Arts
DeKalb School of the Arts
1192 Clarendon Avenue
1192 Clarendon Avenue
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
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Pasha Souvorin
Rodney Swanson
Nationally Board Certified Teacher
Principal
Phoenix High School
DeKalb County School District
2971 Surrey Lane
Arabia Mountain High School
Atlanta, GA 30341
6610 Browns Mill Road Lithonia, GA 30038
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