DOMINIC JACQUELINE DURAN
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EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, La Jolla, California
Master of Education, Cross-Cultural Teaching with a Single Subject Credential, December, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, July 2005
• Member & Gala Coordinator, Latino Business Student Association, 2002.
• Representative, Latino Student Assembly, representing Nuestra Alma Latina, 2001.
CREDENTIALS
• California Basic Educational Skills Test, June 2005
• Three of the three California Subject Examinations in Biology, Science Subtest I & II General Science, July 2009
• Short Term Staff Permit, Health Science, June 2008
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIA AVANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, Los Angeles, California
Middle School and High School Science Teacher 2007 - Current
• Teach sixth grade Earth Science, ninth grade Earth Science, and tenth grade Biology at an inner city charter school.
• Created unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments for 100 students based on California State Science Standards and National Science Standards.
• Created extracurricular Science Club to provide additional support and activities for highly gifted students.
• Volunteered time to provide after school science study sessions for my students.
• Received excellent class observations from Master Teachers and Administrators.
• Assisted in the Management of After School Program
MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Coordinator 2006 - 2007
• Supported the Director of the Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship in all administrative and operational duties.
• Compiled reports for the DeWitt Daughtry Department of Surgery, University of Miami Office of Graduate Medical Education, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education regarding the status of the Fellowship program.
• Planned events including Fellows graduation, daily educational conferences, and receptions for the Trauma Attendings,
• Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students. Solicited and obtained outside funding for department to support the Fellows.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Los Angeles, California 2006
Admissions Advisor
• Recruited, enrolled, and advised students of National University.
• Recognized by Director of Student Services and the Dean of the Los Angeles campus for excellent team work, and surpassing the necessary enrollment goals.
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, Los Angeles, California 2004 – 2005
Project Manager / Consultant
• Managed a key project evaluating two “Beyond the Bell” Programs designed to boost learning in under-performing
Public schools; administered tests, observed teaching sessions, and compiled results for report to the Superintendent.