Andrea Taylor
GLENDALE
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
LAUSD
City of Angels Virtual Academy
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
LAUSD
Christopher Columbus Middle School
07.2003 - 10.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
LAUSD
Bancroft Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Helicon Youth Center
Helicon Youth Center
Riverside, CA
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
Education
California Teaching Credential - Education
CalState LA
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAAssociate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Riverside Community College
Riverside CaSkills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student-Centered Learning
- Middle School Education
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Teacher
LAUSD
10.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
LAUSD
07.2003 - 10.2021
Teacher
LAUSD
08.2001 - 06.2003
Teacher
LAUSD
05.2001 - 08.2001
Helicon Youth Center
Helicon Youth Center
08.1995 - 08.1998
California Teaching Credential - Education
CalState LA
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
California Baptist University
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Riverside Community College