Ja'Quez D. Taylor
Thomasville,NC
Summary
A dedicated educator driven with an equity-focused lens. With experience in collecting, evaluating data and building sustainable academic programs to bridge the academic achievement gaps. I am looking for a challenging new role with room for advancement in education policy and organizational leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Board Chairperson
Thomasville City Schools
Thomasville, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with the school superintendent and district leaders to establish long-term goals, strategies and school district policies.
- Acts as a direct liaison between the Board members the district and school administration, and represents the Board internally and externally, including acting as a spokesperson for Board decisions when appropriate.
- Researched best practices related to public school governance and communicated findings with the board.
- Coordinated communication between various committees within the organization.
Assistant Director of TRIO Upward Bound
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Organized college visits, workshops, seminars, and other events to support student development.
- Provided guidance on academic planning and career exploration to students in the program.
- Conducted assessments of student needs to inform programming decisions.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to recruit eligible students into the program.
- Facilitated meetings between parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, and community members to discuss student progress.
- Served as a liaison between school personnel and families regarding educational opportunities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
K-12 Education Consultant
1-2-3 Express Tutorial Services
Thomasville, NC
05.2015 - Current
- Assesses needs, designs, develops, and delivers DEIB workshops, informational material, and special programs to meet community, classroom, school and district needs.
- Provides independent consultation and advice to educators, school, and district leaders on specific requirements and educational methods and techniques within an area of professional specialty.
- Guide local school leaders on after-school tutoring programs.
- Provide leadership guidance and educational wraparound support for Title I/Tier 2/Tier 3 schools.
- Supports and provides schools and school districts insight into behavior policy, procedures, and protocols.
Interim English Teacher
Thomasville City Schools
Thomasville, NC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Create and follow lesson plans according to the school pacing guide.
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapt teaching methods & pedagogy to fit the needs of each student.
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls.
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan.
Impact Manager
City Year Miami
Miami, FL
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised three Tier3/Title I school partnerships overseeing 20 AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) & educators.
- Oversaw data collection and intervention support for students in MS and HS.
- I coached, supported, and observed ACMs and classroom teachers.
- I managed the school team budget.
- Coached & created professional development content.
- I have assisted with developing the LACY (Life After City Year) success plan for AmeriCorps Members.
- Oversaw ACMs, and led school climate activities & organizational initiatives, including after-school programming & in-school incentives.
- I collaborated with Miami-Dade County Public Schools district leaders on policy, procedures, state standards, curriculum, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Cultural Thoughts
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2020
Skills
- Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Practitioner
- Classroom Management Techniques
- SEL Classroom Techniques
- Teacher Experience
- Coaching and Education Training
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Restorative Justice Practice
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Data Analyst
- Budget Management
- K-12 Educational Wraparound Services
- School Improvement Planning
- Education Policy and Compliance Law
- Recruiting
- Human Resource Management
Certification
- Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion Certificate - 2023
- Demonstrating Accountability as a Leader Certificate- 2023
- Diversity Recruiting Certificate- 2023
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for HR Professionals and Leaders Certificate - 2023
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Executive Leadership, Certificate - 2023
- Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion, Certificate - 2023
- Rolling Out Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company, Certificate - 2023
- Leading Your Org. on a Journey to Allyship, Certificate - 2023
- Strategic Planning Foundations, Certificate - 2023
- Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, Certificate - [Dec. 2020]
- Heartsaver CPR & AED Training - [Oct 2022: Expires 2024]
- K-6 NC Teacher Certification - [Sept. 2020]
Affiliations
- Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) 2023-2024 NC Equity Fellow
- Leadership Davidson County 2024 Fellow
- NC Education Policy Fellowship Public School Forum of North Carolina 2024-2025 Fellow
- School Improvement Team Committee Vice Chair (2020)
- Founder and Advisor of DAPPER Young Men
- EOG Boot Camp from 2017-Present
- State Testing Preparation for ELEM. STUDs. 2016- Present
Accomplishments
- Rookie-Beginner Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
- South Florida's Top Black Educator of 2022
- Elected School Board of Education Member & NC Public Schools Youngest Serving Board Chairperson
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Board Chairperson
Thomasville City Schools
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of TRIO Upward Bound
North Carolina Central University
09.2023 - Current
Interim English Teacher
Thomasville City Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
Impact Manager
City Year Miami
04.2021 - 09.2022
K-12 Education Consultant
1-2-3 Express Tutorial Services
05.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Cultural Thoughts
North Carolina A & T State University
- Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion Certificate - 2023
- Demonstrating Accountability as a Leader Certificate- 2023
- Diversity Recruiting Certificate- 2023
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for HR Professionals and Leaders Certificate - 2023
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Executive Leadership, Certificate - 2023
- Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Certificate - 2023
- Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion, Certificate - 2023
- Rolling Out Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company, Certificate - 2023
- Leading Your Org. on a Journey to Allyship, Certificate - 2023
- Strategic Planning Foundations, Certificate - 2023
- Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, Certificate - [Dec. 2020]
- Heartsaver CPR & AED Training - [Oct 2022: Expires 2024]
- K-6 NC Teacher Certification - [Sept. 2020]
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