Julia Tavel
Summary
Dedicated English teacher with a strong foundation in curricular design using backwards planning principles. Committed to continuous improvement through professional reflection, collaboration with colleagues, and effective communication with families to support student learning needs and academic achievement in preparation for college, career, and community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
La Follette High School
Madison, USA
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Led four sections of English IV and one section of Film Studies, delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction to diverse groups of high school seniors.
- Built and maintained strong collaborative relationships with multilingual education (ML) and cross-categorical special education staff to support differentiated instruction and student success.
- Designed and implemented curricular materials using backwards design principles to align learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities.
- Engaged in continuous professional reflection and growth through Wisconsin's Educator Effectiveness System, using data and feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Participated in IEP and 504 meetings and parent-teacher conferences to foster strong relationships and maintain clear, consistent communication with families.
Student Teacher
Henry Oliver Middle School
Nashville, USA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Created lesson plans with immersive multimedia activities to promote student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction across four 8th-grade ELA classes to meet the diverse needs of MLL, special education, and advanced students.
- Collaboratively planned instructional activities with mentor teacher and our EL and inclusion teachers.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Familiarized myself with the My Perspectives textbook to plan lessons within the scope of the provided curriculum.
Resident Advisor (RA)
Vanderbilt Housing and Residential Experience
Nashville, USA
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Assessed the interests and needs of residents through meaningful conversations and community development initiatives.
- Problem-solved student issues and completed the corresponding duty reports as needed.
- Established effective working relationships and collaborated with student staff, faculty, supervisors, and others on campus.
- Assisted with opening and closing residence halls at the beginning and end of each semester and ahead of break periods.
Student Teacher
John Overton High School
Nashville, USA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated discussions across three class periods to encourage critical thinking and participation in my Dual Enrollment: Writing Composition seniors.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet student needs.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
The Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College
Nashville, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Held office hours and conducted review sessions to supplement professor's lectures and improve students' understanding and confidence in their knowledge.
- Regularly met and communicated with professor and fellow TAs to strategize engaging, responsive ways to convey content to students.
- Maintained student records to reflect their attendance and grades as the class progressed.
- Remained updated on current research in Developmental Psychology to better aid students.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vanderbilt Department of Special Education
Nashville, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Read numerous studies on the relationship between externalizing behaviors in students with disabilities and reading outcomes, and compiled and coded related data.
- Completed necessary training modules on ethical research practices and participant confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And English (Literary Studies)
Vanderbilt University
Nashville05-2025
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Modeling
- Educational Technology
- SBL Training
- Multicultural Competence
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Clear Communication
Timeline
English Teacher
La Follette High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Student Teacher
Henry Oliver Middle School
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
John Overton High School
09.2024 - 03.2025
Teaching Assistant (TA)
The Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vanderbilt Department of Special Education
05.2022 - 08.2022
Resident Advisor (RA)
Vanderbilt Housing and Residential Experience
02.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And English (Literary Studies)
Vanderbilt University