Taylor Rozantz

Experience

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  Milton Somers Middle School

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Middle School Math and Science Teacher

  Planned lessons and taught mathematics to eighth grade students.Planned lessons and taught life science to seventh grade students.Attended faculty meetings and IEP meetings.

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  Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Middle School Math and Science Teacher/Volleyball and Softball Coach

  Planned lessons and taught life science and mathematics to seventh grade students.Tutored students who struggled in middle school mathematics.Coached junior varsity volleyball and assisted for varsity.Coached junior varsity softball and assisted for varsity.

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  Utah State University

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Student-Athlete Tutor

  Tutored student-athletes who needed additional assistance in mathematics courses.Helped implement and create an online tutoring module database for student-athletes.Utilized knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations within the context of providing academic support.

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  University of South Florida

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Assistant Learning Specialist

  •Maintained confidential records and upheld high standards of academic integrity and compliance in adherence to NCAA, AAC, University, FFSAEC, and FERPA guidelines and all departmental confidentiality policies.•Assisted in the coordination of student-athlete testing services for student history questionnaires, academic screening, and psychoeducational evaluations.•Reviewed testing results with students and communicated follow-up learning strategies and support plans.•Assisted with the IGNITE Summer Bridge Program aimed to support the transition of student-athletes from high school to college through academic and personal development.•Developed, executed, and evaluated the comprehensive academic support plan for individual student-athletes on caseload and communicated the progress of students on caseload through weekly Student Learning Services meetings and sport-specific meetings.•Assisted in the development and management of the Student Learning Services Program by implementing initiatives and completing the Weekly Sports Report that addresses the needs and progress of all at-risk student-athletes at the University of South Florida.•Fostered a student-focused environment conducive to learning and working one-on-one with students to build key skills necessary for holistic growth including critical thinking, writing, reading, note-taking, study strategies, and academic self-advocacy.•Communicated and collaborated with students’ tutors and advisors to evaluate student progress and ensure that effective support is being provided to each student on caseload.•Committed to the professional ethics, standards of practice, and the care and education of young men and proactively communicated with advisors to problem-solve various needs.•Collaborated with advisors on scheduling courses for football student-athletes to ensure enough time is allotted for students to receive accommodated time for assessments. Show less

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  University of Utah

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

  •Successfully advised and provided academic support to all women’s softball student-athletes.•Served as a learning specialist for both men’s and women’s basketball teams.•Provided services that met the educational, personal, and professional needs of student-athletes all while remaining compliant with NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Utah regulations and standards.•Prepared and disseminated regular academic reports to coaches, sports supervisors, and the Director of Academic Services detailing the academic performance of assigned student-athletes.•Communicated regularly to head coaches on individual class issues including behavioral/ attendance concerns, and low-grade concerns.•Created and updated degree plan and eligibility check sheets as directed.•Met with prospects and parents during recruiting visits to discuss the goals, vision, and philosophy of the academic support program.•Provided support services both in the Burbridge Academic Center and on the road during off-site competition.•Developed, coordinated, and implemented individualized academic support plans for most at-risk student populations, including the assessment and evaluation of individual students to determine learning needs and additional support.•Conducted one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students teaching-learning strategies and addressing academic needs.•Actively communicated with student-athletes, Athletics Academic Advisors, coaches, and athletics staff regarding the needs of assigned student-athletes while protecting the privacy of student-athletes, by abiding by the federal mandates of FERPA.•Served as tutor coordinator by working with both advisors and learning specialists on scheduling student-athletes with content-specific tutors.•Facilitated the CRLA tutor program and coordinated with the University of Utah’s Learning Center on conducting CRLA sessions for tutors and certifying tutors who meet the requirements for CRLA certification. Show less • Develop, coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for most at-risk student populations, including the assessment and evaluation of individual students to determine learning needs and additional support.• Conduct one-on-one academic meetings with a caseload of students teaching-learning strategies and address academic needs.• Individually provide instruction on remediation in areas of academic skill and strategy weakness.• Collaborate with Basketball Academic Advisors on items such as course and major selection based on student academic goals, strengths and weaknesses.• Oversee study hall for assigned students including coordination of tutorial sessions.• Work with the Director of Psychology & Wellness and the Office of Disability Services to identify students with learning needs and assist with the process of obtaining accommodations.• Work as a team member with Academic Services staff to provide coordinated services for student-athletes ensuring the highest levels of customer service and availability.• Communicate and send reports to the basketball coaching staff detailing the academic progress of assigned students.• Assist students in developing effective study skills and habits. Discuss learning strategies, academic strengths, and weaknesses. Reinforce progress towards goals and objectives.• Meet with prospects and parents during recruiting visits to discuss the goals, vision, and philosophy of the academic support program.• Maintain student files and records. Collect necessary data and document interactions. Show less

  • Learning Specialist / Tutor Coordinator / Academic Advisor

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Men's and Women's Basketball Learning Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
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  Penn State University

  Dec 2021 - Nov 2024

  Assistant Director/ Academic Counselor

  •Responsible for reviewing academic records, monitoring academic progress, and evaluating the eligibility of 135 student-athletes according to NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and University regulations.•Aids in the submission of yearly Annual Percentage Rate (APR) data to the NCAA.• Collaborates with Athletics Compliance and University Registrar on the eligibility and certification of assigned teams.•Coordinates the academic support and counseling services for assigned sports teams and provides academic support as necessary.•Regularly communicates updated academic progress of student-athletes to coaching staff, administration, and the Director of the Morgan Academic Center.•Confers with faculty regarding applicable student-athletes’ class attendance and academic progress.•Reviews and aids in implementing practices into the curriculum for the first-year student-athlete seminar course.•Collaborates with the Student-Athlete Development and Enrichment staff to coordinate and plan student-athlete orientation sessions and summer bridge programming.•Partners with Faculty Athletics Representative on Academic Integrity and outside competition waivers.•Acting liaison of the Earth Mineral and Science College and updates Morgan Academic Staff about changes within curriculums, courses, and entrance to major requirements.•Teaches first-year seminar courses as part of the Penn State Alumni Association First-Year Enrichment Program.•Oversees the practices and services of teaching assistants within the first-year student-athlete seminar courses.•Organizes and runs events that honor the academic success of student-athletes such as the academic recognition games and “The Nittanys.”•Provided support services both in the Morgan Academic Center and on the road during off-site competition.•Meets with prospective student-athletes and families as required.•Assists with other duties and projects as assigned or directed. Show less

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  Oregon State University

  Nov 2024 - now

  Head Academic Counselor/ Assistant Director

  Supervises a small team of academic counselors and oversees the academic counseling of all sports, with the exception of football and men's basketball. Utilizes knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to the provision of academic advising and support to student-athletes. Provides counsel to student-athletes regarding academics and life skills; acts as liaison among coaches, sport administrators, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; works collaboratively with other units across campus in efforts to assist student-athletes effectively; monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements; and serves as liaison with Athletic Compliance and Office of the Registrar to ensure Academics for Student-Athletes (ASA) engages in NCAA continuing eligibility rules education. Also, the recruiting liaison for official and unofficial student-athlete visitations and monitors APR and GSR student-athlete data. Show less