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Cathy Taylor

Victoria

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Victoria Independent School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, fostering a supportive environment. Committed to continuous improvement, I effectively motivated students and improved reading fluency through tailored tutoring strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, 1st Grade

Victoria Independent School District- Dudley GT Elementary
08.2011 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Reading Tutor

Victoria Independent School District- Dudley GT Elementary
02.2004 - 08.2011
  • Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
  • Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
  • Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
  • Worked with Kinder through 2nd -grade students on reading comprehension.
  • Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, Tx
05-2011

Associate of Science - Basic Studies

Victoria College
Victoria, Tx
05-2008

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor

Timeline

Teacher, 1st Grade

Victoria Independent School District- Dudley GT Elementary
08.2011 - Current

Reading Tutor

Victoria Independent School District- Dudley GT Elementary
02.2004 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Houston - Victoria

Associate of Science - Basic Studies

Victoria College

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