Cheri Taylor
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Highly motivated educator and self-starter with passionate commitment to learners and student development. Accountable and thorough with history of sound decision-making and inclusiveness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Response to Intervention/New Teacher Mentor
Christian County Public Schools
Hopkinsville, KY
08.1999 - 05.2024
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers through individual mentoring sessions.
- Conducted observations of new teachers in the classroom, providing feedback and advice for improvement.
- Created resources, including lesson plans and activities, to assist new teachers in their classrooms.
- Attended district-wide meetings to discuss best practices for mentoring new teachers.
- Evaluated the progress of each mentor and mentee relationship throughout the year.
- Maintained records of all mentoring sessions, including notes and assessments of progress made by mentors and mentees.
- Encouraged open communication between mentor and mentee pairs to foster trust and understanding.
- Mentored beginning educators on how to effectively manage student behavior issues within the classroom setting.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
- Delivered interactive group instruction to administer lessons and assignments, successfully engaging students of all learning abilities.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville12-1998
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Student Engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Project-based learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Multilingual support
- Collaborative learning
- Assessment Strategies
- Instructional Coaching
- Feedback Techniques
- Growth Mindset
- Subject matter expertise
- Teacher Mentoring
- Setting Learning Objectives
- Instruction Differentiation
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Intervention Support
- Educational Best Practices
- Parent Communication
- Administration Collaboration
- Student Monitoring
- Educational Technologies Implementation
- Faculty Meetings
- Independent Decision-Making
- Reporting Requirements
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Motivational Techniques
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvement
- New Teacher Coaching
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teacher Support
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Hired in first group of Christian County Instructional Coaches for the district.
- Teacher of the Month (More than once)
- Trained and worked in Reading Recovery
- Correction Reading Instructor for Middle School students.
Timeline
Response to Intervention/New Teacher Mentor
Christian County Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University
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