Heather Taylor
Caldwell,TX
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 4 years of experience teaching 7th grade Life Science and Girls athletic coach. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher/Girls Athletic Coach
CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CALDWELL, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with team to differentiate instruction and align to learning standards
- Instructed students using variety of classroom methods and adapted methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities and Individualized Educational Plans.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Engaged students in inquiry based learning
- Motivated athletes to grow as leaders on and off court
Teacher/Coach
FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL
CALDWELL, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Prepared material and classrooms for class activities
- Read books to entire class or small groups
- Prepared, administered, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
- Assigned and graded classwork and homework
- Enforced administrative policies and rules governing students
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Established the Girl's Volleyball team and start of their Athletic program.
Owner - Cake Junkie
Self-Employed
Bryan, TX
01.2009 - 11.2017
- Opened and operated a storefront bakery in Bryan, Tx.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
B.S - Applied Psychology, Special Education
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, TX05.2005
Associates - Mental Health
BLINN COLLEGE
05.2002
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- School district guidelines comprehension
- IEP familiarity
- Citizenship promotion
- Smartboard operation
- Testing and grading
- Field trips
- Organizational ability
- Field trip planning
- Quality education
Accomplishments
- TEXAS EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE - STANDARD
- Classroom Teacher Core Subjects 4-8
Certification
- Texas Educator Certification
- Core Subjects 4 - 8
- Emotional Poverty Training
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher/Girls Athletic Coach
CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.2019 - Current
Teacher/Coach
FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2019
Owner - Cake Junkie
Self-Employed
01.2009 - 11.2017
B.S - Applied Psychology, Special Education
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Associates - Mental Health
BLINN COLLEGE