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CARRIE-ANN TAYLOR

West Palm Beach,Florida

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Resource/Youth Development SpecialistEnglish/ Language Arts InstructorEnglish Language Arts/Reading InstructorEnglish Language Arts/Reading Instructor

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Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Open to relocation: No

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Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave

Summary

Results-driven educator with extensive experience in middle and high school environments. Improved student performance through analytical insights and targeted teaching strategies, leading to substantial increases in classwork completion and test scores. Demonstrates strong adaptability and interpersonal skills, excelling in autonomous roles and quickly mastering new competencies.

Overview

2
2
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource/Youth Development Specialist

Pace Center for Girls
West Palm Beach, Florida
11.2021 - 10.2025
  • Designed and created plans and processes to aid students dealing with academic underachievement and behavioral challenges allowing 75 percent of students to demonstrate improvement in classwork completion, test scores and grade point average.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement youth development services, improving student engagement.
  • Collaborated and created relationships with outside partners to provide career development for youth.
  • Facilitated enrichment programs that strengthened students' critical thinking skills and self-awareness.
  • Analyzed students' standardized test scores to tailor individual and small group instruction.
  • Led and participated in various meetings and training sessions to manage youth development information.

English/ Language Arts Instructor

Pace Center for Girls
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2015 - 06.2021
  • Developed writing curriculum for grades 6-12, monitored student progress, and delivered targeted small group and one-on-one instruction.
  • Planned and implemented standards-based lessons with differentiated and inclusive instruction.
  • Provided research-based interventions, enhancing student opportunities for academic success.
  • Collaborated with administrators, counselors, and academic team to track academic and social progress, determining appropriate interventions for each student.
  • Administered assessments (program, district and state) to determine areas of growth for students
  • Identified and referred students during Care Team (CT) meetings for interventions to improve behavior and academic performance.
  • Developed choice boards to support student demonstration of learning
  • Utilized LMS to continue instruction during period of required online instruction.

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor

Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2008 - 12.2015
  • Planned and implemented language arts lessons aligned with Palm Beach Curriculum Framework, integrating technology, differentiated instruction, and independent learning to enhance student engagement.
  • Collaborated with grade team, academic specialists, and assistant principal to design and execute consistent lessons across grade level, focusing on effective reading strategies that foster motivation and strengthen reading skills.
  • Developed alternative techniques to provide support for students' remediation allowing 70 percent of students to demonstrate growth in subject area.
  • Administered and evaluated standardized student assessments to determine areas of growth for students.
  • Identified students needing support and referred them for targeted interventions to enhance academic performance and behavior.
  • Supervised in-class activities and learning sessions and facilitated small group instruction.
  • Completed appropriate paperwork for student behavior, educational plans for various state agencies, and maintained parent contact.

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor

Renaissance Charter School
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Tracked student progress and adjusted lessons to meet individual student needs, fostering academic growth.
  • Established a respectful, open classroom environment to promote mindfulness and encourage learning
  • Administered standardized test preparation sessions, enhancing student readiness for assessments.
  • Collaborated with grade team, specialists, principal and assistant principal to plan useful strategies for student success
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student progress and address concerns. in accordance with corporate policy.

Education

Masters - Mental Health Counseling

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
05-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Boston College
Newton, MA
05-2004

Skills

  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Program Evaluation
  • Course Facilitation/Instruction
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Academic Program Development
  • Digital Learning Strategies
  • Accreditation compliance
  • Test Administration
  • Psychometric Methodology
  • LMS Proficiency (Google Classroom & Canva)
  • Administrative Academic Management
  • Career Counseling & Development

Certification

  • Florida Teacher Certificate English 6-12
  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing

Timeline

Resource/Youth Development Specialist

Pace Center for Girls
11.2021 - 10.2025

English/ Language Arts Instructor

Pace Center for Girls
12.2015 - 06.2021

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor

Renaissance Charter School
01.2013 - 01.2014

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor

Palm Beach County School District
10.2008 - 12.2015

Masters - Mental Health Counseling

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Boston College

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