Alexandria Taylor
Science Teacher
Hazlehurst,GA
Summary
Innovative curriculum developer bringing a nine-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
I relied heavily on my writing ability to assist me in successfully completing eight years of college. In order to obtain my master's and specialist's degrees, I had to demonstrate my ability to develop intriguing curriculum that provided an appropriate level of rigor to all students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Jeff Davis Middle School
Hazlehurst, GA
08.2017 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
- Devised and used formative and summative assessments and maintained accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies and regulations.
- Developed and implemented both group and individual lesson plans for students in accordance with established science curriculum.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
Hazlehurst, GA 08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 08.2011 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 01.2017 - 05.2018
Educational Specialist - Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
Student engagement
Learning assessments
Quality education
Group and individual instruction
Composition writing
Editing
Proofreading
Technical Writing
Journalism
Grammar usage
Creative writing
Research
Certification
STEAM Educator Certificate
Timeline
Gifted Endorsement
12-2021
STEAM Educator Certificate
05-2020
Educational Specialist - Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University
08.2018 - 05.2020
7th Grade Science Teacher
Jeff Davis Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Georgia Southern University
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Georgia Southern University
08.2011 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
08.2008 - 05.2011