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Education
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Dr. Taylor Davis

Dr. Taylor Davis

Instructional Leadership Team And Department Chair | Instructional Design | Educational Technology Integration | Instructional Coach | Academic Research & Presentations
Irving,TX

Summary

Dedicated, resourceful, and innovative educational leader who strives to help students and educators challenge expectations of themselves. Experienced and knowledgeable in educational technology, 21st century skills, and research-based strategies. Aims to support students, colleagues, and administration in facilitating social and intellectual growth. Well versed in quantitative and qualitative research strategies and analysis software. Recently completed a doctorate in Philosophy of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Educational leader that brings engaging teaching skills, research based background, and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance learning outcomes, improve teaching, and modernize courses. Extensive background in research, presenting, and publishing.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

Ph.D. - Philosophy of Learning Technologies

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Jun 2019 - 12.2022

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
01.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Kansas
KS
08.2005 - 12.2009

Work History

Instructional Lead and Department Chair

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2023 - Current

Key actions and roles:

  • End of course exam chair; Developed instructional planning calendar, designed technology enhanced curriculum, and reported student data for US history STAAR exam courses at Thomas Jefferson High School.
  • Maintained and facilitated professional learning communities to coach and develop teachers in STAAR content classrooms.
  • Collect and analysis assessment data and develop tutoring plans.
  • Initiated data based strategy to drive student growth and increase STAAR exam scores (95% of students passed their US history STAAR exams on teams I supported in 2023)
  • Taught on level and re-tester sections of US history, 100% of my students passed their US history STAAR exam in 2023.
  • Rated as Master teacher by Texas Education Agency.
  • Created and facilitated New Teacher Academy for 1st and 2nd year teachers on campus. This includes leading new teacher professional development and creating mentor program.
  • Collaborated with other departments on cross-discipline projects, creating enriching academic experiences for students across campus.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
  • Cultivated engaged student population with successful small group programs.

Instructional Leadership Team

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
8 2018 - 05.2023

Key actions and roles:

  • Design and create technology enhanced curriculum for high school teachers in Dallas ISD across multiple content teams.
  • Create and facilitate technology integration sessions on various platforms and learning management systems.
  • Plan and facilitate professional learning communities, demonstrate effective teaching strategies, analyze student data, and design curriculum resources.
  • Design and facility new teacher support program for 1st-2nd year teachers in Dallas ISD. Increased retention rate of 1st-2nd year teachers by 20% over 4 years of implementation of new teacher program.
  • Increased 100% of teacher evaluation scores on supported teams during 2021-2022 and 2022-23 school year.
  • Develop and facilitate new teacher professional development on instructional strategies, technology integration, and classroom management strategies across multiple contents.
  • Provide observational feedback and in the moment coaching to educators.
  • Plan and lead Dallas ISD trainings on curriculum and instructional strategies for Region 3 of the Northwest Network. These trainings supported five high schools in the Dallas metroplex (Thomas Jefferson High School, Hillcrest High School, WT White High School, North Dallas, and Conrad High School).
  • Facilitated quarterly Campus Instructional Leadership Team (CILT) meetings during the 2021-22 school year.
  • Created technology enhanced assessments and lesson materials for social studies classes across the Dallas ISD Northwest Network.
  • Designed a hybrid US History curriculum which increased student achievement to 95 percent passing on the Texas state exam during the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Present at conferences in and outside of Dallas ISD. 2017 and 2019 Region 10 principles conference and (2018, 2020, 2022) DISD instructional coaches conference.
  • Lead and facilitate campus visits from district school leadership.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Worked with colleagues to create prototypes for designs and training materials.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Established as reliable resource for staff members troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.

Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2017 - 05.2023

Key actions and roles:

  • Lead weekly professional learning communities for all content teams in the social studies department.
  • Alignment of all social studies lessons to state standards and district/state assessments.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with school administration to discuss data, growth goals for teachers, and provide observation feedback.
  • Develop professional development sessions for multiple high school campuses. Professional development sessions include educational technology implementation, ESL strategies, aggressive monitoring, multimedia activities, and feedback systems.
  • Developed and facilitated New Teacher Academy training program, which encompassed developing two days of new teacher boot camp, coordinating mentor teachers, and providing year round support.
  • Coordinate re-tester tutoring plan for over 300 STAAR re-testers.
  • Develop and facilitate tutoring boot camps and mock exams, requiring coordination of over 100 staff members and development of digital curriculum.
  • Recorded student performances for critical review and examination during content team data meetings.
  • Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and implemented research-based instructional strategies.

Teach for America Curriculum Writer

Teacher For America
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed over 30 lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Social Studies courses.
  • Incorporated research based strategies, current trends, and data into standard based curriculum for new educators in Teach for America program.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
  • Designed detailed integration plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
  • Trained teachers on new curriculum and resources.

Certified Social Studies Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2013 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Increased student performance in key metrics on state exams, including mastery scores (80% and above scores on the US history STAAR exam).
  • Posted over 95% student passing rate on state exams, 100% of students passed during 2016-17 school year.
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for US History and US Government.
  • Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress to enhance student performance.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students.

Certified Social Studies Teacher

Topeka Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for US History, World History, and Entrepreneurship contents.
  • Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students.

Skills

Instructional design

Technology integration

Academic research and analysis

Instructional coaching

Technology-based curriculum

Adult professional development

Differentiated instruction

Engaging presentations

Curriculum development

Publications and Presentations

  • Davis, Taylor R. A Comparative Study of ESL Student Attitudes Towards Computer Assisted Learning, dissertation, December 2022; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2048657/: accessed May 5, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;.
  • Co-Author: Albert, M. V., Lin, L., Spector, M. J., & Dunn, L. S. (2022). Bridging Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. Springer Publishing. https://link.springer.com/book/9783030847296
  • Davis, T. & Tesh, G. (2021). Online Learning Through the Eyes of Students with Limited English Proficiency. In E. Langran & D. Rutledge (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive Conference (pp. 8-14). Online, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 25, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/220158/.
  • Presentation: Online Learning Through the Eyes of Students with Limited English Proficiency. SITE Interactive 2021 Online Conference.
  • Davis, T., Shemshack, A. & Kaymaz, M. (2020). Challenges k-12 schools have faced during COVID-19 distance learning. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference (pp. 277-279). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 25, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/218157/.
  • Presentation: Challenges k-12 schools have faced during COVID-19 distance learning. SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference.
  • Shemshack, A. & Davis, T. (2020). What Supports Do Teachers Need from Administrators for Distance Learning. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference (pp. 294-295). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 25, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/218160/.
  • Presentation: What Supports Do Teachers Need from Administrators for Distance Learning. SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference.
  • Shemshack, A. & Davis, T. (2020). Validating the Distance Learning Support Survey. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference (pp. 282-293). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 25, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/218159/.
  • Presentation: Validating the Distance Learning Support Survey. SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference.
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Accomplishments

  • Rated as a Master teacher by the Texas Education Agency 2022-24
  • Rated as Exemplar level Distinguished Teacher by Dallas ISD and the Teacher Excellence Initiative 2022-24
  • Rated as Proficient III level Distinguished Teacher by Dallas ISD and the Teacher Excellence Initiative 2014-2021
  • Campus Instructional Coach of the Year at Thomas Jefferson High School 2017-18
  • Nominated to lead numerous instructional technology trainings for Dallas ISD campus instructional coaches 2017-Present
  • Campus Teacher of the Year at Thomas Jefferson High School 2015-16
  • Social Studies Department Chair 2014-Present
  • Dallas ISD Distinguished Teacher 2014-Present
  • Teach for America/Dallas ISD summer school instructional coach and mentor 2014-17
  • Teach for America summer institute curriculum writer 2015-17
  • Member of Campus Instructional Leadership Team at Thomas Jefferson High School 2013-Present
  • Nominated and selected to start and lead grant-based program, Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas 2012-13
  • Selected as finalist for 1st Year Teacher of the Year, Topeka School Systems-501
  • Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas Teacher of the Year, 2012-13
  • Varsity volleyball coach 2013-Present, Scholar's Bowl coach, 2012-13
  • Committee lead for one to one technology (iPad) initiative at Topeka Public Schools 2012-13
  • New teacher of the year for Topeka Public School District 2011-12
  • Key Labs and Projects:

  • Graduate data analysis, this work contributed to the following publication:"Cockerham, D., & Spector, M. J. (Eds.). (2023). Stories and Studies to Spark Effective Learning Practices in a Changing Digital Society: Reimagining Education. Springer."
  • Graduate consultant and recruiter for middle school STEM grant, funded through the National Science Foundation
  • Designed a technology enhanced digital notebook curriculum to facilitate seamless in-person, hybrid, and online learning
  • Stories and Studies to Spark Effective Learning Practices in a Changing Digital Society
  • Designed a new teacher training site and Canvas shell with multimedia assets and assessments
  • Recruited Middle School Principles to join a STEM National Science Foundation grant program
  • Created focus group interview validation tools, protocols, and questions for secondary ESL teachers and students
  • Developed a full course of technology enhanced US History curriculum for Dallas ISD instructors using Google Suite technology
  • Developed various Google Suite trackers to record student and teacher achievement data
  • Developed Google Form feedback tracker to provide administrative feedback and support to staff
  • Dallas ISD New Teacher Liaison: Developed (ILC's) Individual Learning Course for new and returning staff
  • World War II: Author an interactive iBook with 3D models, videos, and images to teach holocaust lessons
  • Cold War: Author of digital Cold War comic book utilizing Apple software

Timeline

Instructional Lead and Department Chair

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2023 - Current

Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2017 - 05.2023

Teach for America Curriculum Writer

Teacher For America
08.2016 - 08.2017

Certified Social Studies Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2013 - 06.2017

Certified Social Studies Teacher

Topeka Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Kansas
01.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Kansas
08.2005 - 12.2009

Instructional Leadership Team

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
8 2018 - 05.2023

Ph.D. - Philosophy of Learning Technologies

University of North Texas
Jun 2019 - 12.2022
Dr. Taylor DavisInstructional Leadership Team And Department Chair | Instructional Design | Educational Technology Integration | Instructional Coach | Academic Research & Presentations