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James H Taylor

Jacksonville

Summary

Accomplished mathematics educator with a proven track record at Duval County Public School District, recognized as Wolfson High School Teacher of the Year in 2012. Expert in lesson planning and classroom management, fostering student engagement and success through instruction and effective communication with parents. Committed to continuous professional development and student achievement on a personal level.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wolfson High School Teacher of the Year 2012

Duval County Public School District

High School Mathematics Teacher

Duval County Public School District
01.2009 - Current
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on best practices in teaching mathematics at the high school level.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering an inclusive and respectful learning atmosphere.
  • Provided extra support for struggling students through after-school tutoring sessions and daily Lunch & Learn (study hall) while providing personalized instruction.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through frequent quizzes, tests, and individualized feedback.



Douglas Anderson School of the Arts location 2015- Present

  • Consistently taught Algebra 2 & Algebra 2 Honors each year since 2015
  • Taught Math for College Algebra for past 3 years
  • Taught Math for College Readiness for 3 years
  • Taught Analysis of Functions for 5 years
  • Taught Geometry for 2 years



Wolfson High School location 2009-2015

  • Consistently taught Algebra 2 each year since 2009
  • Taught Algebra 1 for 2 years
  • Taught Geometry for 2 years
  • Taught IB Trigonometry for 2 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
01-2009

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Organization
  • Tracking data
  • Parent-teacher communication

Certification

FLDOE Teaching Certificate for Mathematics 6-12

license no. 1109144 expiration 2028

Timeline

High School Mathematics Teacher

Duval County Public School District
01.2009 - Current

Wolfson High School Teacher of the Year 2012

Duval County Public School District

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education

University of North Florida