Kendall Taylor
San Antonio
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum implementation, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Medina Valley ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to analyze student performance on NWEA MAP, NWEA MAP Fluency, Mclass, Circle, District Common Assessments, Campus Checkpoints to inform instructional practices.
- Assisted with deploying campus and district initiatives across the campus.
- Provided targeted professional development on Tier 1 instruction, differentiated instruction, blended learning, and assessment techniques from the campus level to the district level.
- Mentored teachers in curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques with an individual approach as well as modeled lessons and set up peer observations.
- Facilitated open opportunities for teachers to come and ask questions, gather resources with assistance, or work on tasks they needed assistance with.
- Implemented processes, procedures, and facilitated meetings for MTSS.
- Assisted with creating, planning, and implementing the intervention block in grades K-5.
- Created and implemented individual student data folders and student data sheets across the campus.
- Collaborated with Administration on the PLC process and implemented it with teachers Pre-K-5th Grade.
- Collaborated with the District Leadership and Instructional Coaches from across the district weekly.
- Selected as a committee member for the District Instructional Leadership Team (DILT) and the District Academic Leadership Team (DALT).
- Attended Site visits with the District Instructional Leadership Team (DILT) to understand and implement a shared leadership model.
- Coordinated the school talent show and assisted with multiple campus activities throughout the year.
- Provided monthly reading strategies and ideas to do at home in the campus newsletter.
Reading Specialist
Medina Valley ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans and goals for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance phonics, reading comprehension, and fluency skills.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate literacy strategies for the general population and students in MTSS.
- Assessed student progress using various diagnostic tools and adjusted interventions and groups accordingly.
- Implemented a reading incentive for the campus called Spotlight Reader.
Intervention Specialist
Medina Valley ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed small group plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented math and reading intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and support academic success.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for varied learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support and intervention strategies.
- Implemented adaptive teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and capabilities.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting instructional approaches as necessary for improvement.
Elementary Special Education Teacher: Pre-K – 5th Grade
D'Hanis ISD
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Created IEPs for all special education students and coordinated with current progress and assessments
- Developed specialized lesson plans per individual student depending on their specific needs for reading and math
- Collaborated with elementary teachers, administrators, and parents to meet the needs for students with inclusion support and pull out time
- Secondary Coach: Assistant volleyball coach, Assistant tennis coach – high school and junior high, boys and girls, and Junior high basketball coach.
Pre-Service Teacher Positions
- 4th grade, Live Oak Elementary, Round Rock ISD Fall 2013
- K-4 Resource, Canyon Creek Elementary, Round Rock ISD, Fall 2013
- K-4 Intervention, Canyon Creek Elementary, Round Rock ISD Fall 2013
- 5th Grade Student, Wooten Elementary, Austin ISD Spring 2013
- First Grade , Live Oak Elementary, Round Rock ISD Fall 2012
- 9-12th Resource English, Hondo High School, Hondo ISD Summer 2012
- 9-12th Resource Math, Hondo High School, Hondo ISD Summer 2012
- 9-12th grade ICAP, Vandergrift High School, Leander ISD Summer 2012
- SELF 30 College, Concordia University Texas Summer 2012
- 9th grade Algebra, Vista Ridge High School, Leander ISD Spring 2011
- 11th grade English, Westwood High School, Round Rock ISD Fall of 2010
Cibolo Green Elementary, Northeast ISD
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with teaching assistant to provide inclusion services to exceptional learners
- Created integrated content lesson plans that met the individual needs of students, as well as the Texas Essential Knowledge requirements (TEKS)
- Experienced teaching phonics through song and movement.
- Taught social skills one on one using bubble maps, social stories, and pictures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to write and implement lesson plans about higher order thinking math problems.
- Implemented technology in the classroom to enhance students learning opportunities and facilitate active learning.
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Huebner Elementary, Northeast ISD
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Created integrated content lesson plans that met the individual needs of students, as well as the Texas Essential Knowledge requirements (TEKS)
- Experienced teaching phonics through song and movement.
- Taught social skills one on one using bubble maps, social stories, and pictures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to write and implement lesson plans about higher order thinking math problems.
- Implemented technology in the classroom to enhance students learning opportunities and facilitate active learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia Lutheran University Texas
Austin, Texas05-2015
Skills
- Building rapport and trust with staff and students
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Team collaboration
- Instructional planning skills
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Analyzing data
- Program management
- Schedule oversight
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Medina Valley ISD
08.2024 - Current
Reading Specialist
Medina Valley ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
Intervention Specialist
Medina Valley ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
Cibolo Green Elementary, Northeast ISD
09.2015 - 12.2015
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Huebner Elementary, Northeast ISD
09.2015 - 12.2015
Elementary Special Education Teacher: Pre-K – 5th Grade
D'Hanis ISD
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pre-Service Teacher Positions
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia Lutheran University Texas