Heather Taylor
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Passionate about teaching history and historiography, excels at bringing real events to life through simulations and group activities while maintaining academic rigor. Skilled in crafting lessons that foster analytical thinking, proficient in developing IB curriculum and creating courses independently. Prioritizes the cultivation of strong student relationships, believes in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Focuses on enhancing students' writing and research skills to prepare them for future academic success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
08.2018 - Current
- AP Government
- AP United States History
- AP World History
- International Baccalaureate World History
- International Baccalaureate European History
- IB Diploma CAS Coordinator
Social Studies Department Chair
Booker T. Washington High School
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Instructional leadership
- Effective communication between Tulsa Public School leadership and our social studies faculty
- Use student data and assessments to improve teaching
- Create a yearly departmental schedule
- Acts as a liaison between the social studies faculty and our site administration
Adjunct Instructor
Tulsa Community College
08.2010 - 01.2023
- Liberal Arts Division
- U.S History (1483)
- Humanities II (2223)
- Humanities I (2113)
University Supervisor
Oklahoma State University
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Supervised and mentored secondary, social studies student interns while they completed their student teaching practicum.
- Completed formal evaluations for interns in person and in their classrooms throughout the semester.
- Became a liaison between the schools, mentor teachers and the OSU College of Education.
Adjunct Instructor
Rogers State University
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Department of Philosophy and Humanities
- Humanities I (2113)
Assistant Adjunct Faculty
Oklahoma State University
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted Adjunct faculty in implementation of CIED 4473
- Facilitated and supervised the intern tutor program for students as part of the requirements of the course
- Provided notes and feedback to the adjunct instructor during the semester
Adjunct Instructor
Tulsa Community College
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Communications Division
- Freshman Composition I (1113)
Continuing Education Instructor
Tulsa Community College
09.2009 - 07.2010
- SAT and GED Prep Instructor
- Prepared curriculum and instructed students in preparation for the English, Writing, and Social Studies portions of the SAT and GED exams.
Certified Teacher
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
07.2006 - 06.2009
- 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts
Para-Professional Instructor
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
02.2005 - 06.2006
- 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Art
Education
Master of Science - Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Development
Oklahoma State University
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Langston University Tulsa
12-2003
Skills
- Course content creation
- Curriculum development leadership
- Program Coordinator
- Instructional design
- Mentor
- Proficient in Canvas, Blackboard
- Strong Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Imaginative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Patience
Affiliations
- Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies
- National Education Association
- International Baccalaureate Organization
Training
- State Superintendent’s Social Studies & Fine Arts Conference, Moore, OK, Presenter, Change Your Wicked Ways: Early American Reform Movements, 2009
- International Baccalaureate Certificate IBDP History, Florida Association of IB World Schools, June 20019 & December 2022
- International Baccalaureate Certificate IBDP Extended Essay, Florida Association of IB World Schools; June 2022
- International Baccalaureate Certificate IBDP CAS, Florida Association of IB World Schools; June 2024
Certifications Trainings
- Online Teaching Certification, Tulsa Community College, Spring 2014
- Certified Secondary Teaching Certificate, Oklahoma
- Certified Middle Level English, Oklahoma
- Certified US History/Oklahoma History/Government/Economics
- Certified World History/Geography
- Online Teaching Fundamentals, Tulsa Community College, 08/01/20
- International Baccalaureate Certificate, Florida Association of IB World Schools, 06/01/19, 06/01/22, 12/01/22, 06/01/24
Timeline
Social Studies Department Chair
Booker T. Washington High School
01.2021 - 06.2024
Certified Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Rogers State University
08.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Adjunct Faculty
Oklahoma State University
08.2013 - 12.2014
Adjunct Instructor
Tulsa Community College
08.2010 - 01.2023
University Supervisor
Oklahoma State University
01.2010 - 12.2015
Adjunct Instructor
Tulsa Community College
01.2010 - 12.2010
Continuing Education Instructor
Tulsa Community College
09.2009 - 07.2010
Certified Teacher
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
07.2006 - 06.2009
Para-Professional Instructor
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
02.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Development
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Langston University Tulsa
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