JOSHUA O. TAYLOR
Dallas
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Mentor
Elevate Dallas
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring learning objectives were met.
- Offer personalized and group guidance to students on college applications, career exploration, and post-secondary plans.
Physical Education Teacher
Advantage Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship among students.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure skill development and progress.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities, including sports events and fitness challenges to enhance student participation.
Physical Education/Coach
Pegasus School of Liberal Arts
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, parents, faculty, staff and administration.
- Familiar with modern coaching techniques designed to maximize athlete potentials.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently.
- Ability to identify areas of improvement for individual athletes and develop strategies for advancement.
- Capable of providing constructive feedback that encourages personal growth while maintaining discipline among students.
Physical Education Teacher
Van Winkle Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Create instructional material, guides and lesson plans for all sports and activities conducted during class.
- Organized and performed all physical educational activities.
- Developed and documented physical educational activities.
- Evaluated all physical educational activities with students.
- Coordinated with academic teacher and clinical staff to determine adaptive physical educational needs of the students.
Physical Education Director
SchoolHouse21
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided health and physical fitness education in group settings twice per week.
- Promoted team work through group sport activities and partner-related games.
- Planned educational lessons under assistance of Physical Education Director.
Assistant Physical Education Lead
Boys & Girls Club
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted in leading students in developing writing, public speaking, and interview skills.
- Facilitated recreational activities
- Develop/adapt lesson plans for delivering academic/enrichment classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Education
Mississippi State University
12-2015
M.D. - Masters of Art in Teaching
University of Mississippi
05.2023
Skills
- Passionate About Health & Fitness
- Strong Advocate of sports as a life changer
- Understands the value of patience in developing skills
- Works well with young people
- Take on efforts to ensure improved health and athletics for all students
- Create instructional material, guides, and lesson plans for all sports and activities conducted during class
Timeline
Teacher Mentor
Elevate Dallas
05.2024 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Advantage Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Physical Education/Coach
Pegasus School of Liberal Arts
08.2021 - 05.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Van Winkle Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Physical Education Director
SchoolHouse21
06.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Physical Education Lead
Boys & Girls Club
07.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Education
Mississippi State University
M.D. - Masters of Art in Teaching
University of Mississippi
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