LaToya Taylor
Reading Specialist & Inspiring Administrator
Nesbit,MS
Summary
Energetic and devoted Reading Specialist with over 7 years of teaching experience and an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district by positively engaging students both in groups and individually, while focusing on working with teachers to increase knowledge of reading instruction and use of best reading pedagogy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Educator – 6th-8th Grade/Site Coordinator 21st Century Tutoring/ ELA Coach Facilitator
Gestalt Community Schools Power Center Academy
7 2019 - Current
- Create and implement outstanding curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure all students achieve at high levels
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons based on individual student needs, ensuring all learners had access to appropriate resources and support.
- Continuously create and refine effective instructional practices
- English Curriculum Team Lead-– Interim Dean of Scholars-21st Century Tutoring Site coordinator
- Deliver monthly and/or quarterly training for school and GCS professional development meetings
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
ELA Educator 6th- 8th Grade /Humes Preparatory Academy
Memphis TN
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Created and implemented outstanding curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure all students achieve at high levels
- Created effective curriculum maps
- Differentiated instruction for various style learners
- Exceptional classroom management with whole class engagement
- Ensured that all lessons and assessments correlate directly to Common Core state standards
- Produced dramatic and consistent student achievement gains
- Humbly received and quickly applied feedback in order to increase the effectiveness of student learning
- Used data to drive instructional practices
- Created a classroom culture of high academic performance and strong moral character
- Continuously created and refined effective instructional practices
- Willingness to work in an extended day environment
- Other duties as assigned by a supervisor or other member of the organization’s leadership team.
Substitute Teacher 2nd – 12th Grade
Kelly Educational Staffing Service
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Adhered to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Followed procedures and achieve lesson goals
- Assigned and explain homework
- Oversaw students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria
- Complied with all school regulations and policies at all times
- Took attendance and document daily notes
- Ensured classroom and work is kept clean and orderly
- Oversaw the normal classroom rhythms and activities
- Compiled a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.
Education
Reading Specialist cert -
Christian Brothers University
Eds Educational Leadership - undefined
Arkansas State University
Tennessee Certified Teaching License ELA 6-12 - undefined
Freed-Hardeman Licensure Program
Master of Arts in Teaching (K-12) - undefined
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Arts Sociology - undefined
University of Memphis
Skills
- Assessment and Evaluation Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Successful implementation of Common Core Standards
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Accomplishments
- Achieved level 5 TVAAS 4 years in a row with student TN-Ready proficiency.
- Improved ELA CASE test scores by 30%
- Achieved AMO and Double AMO targets three years in a row
- Supervised team of 20 staff members as tutoring Site Coordinator
- Collaborated with team in the development of SEL program for DEI
- CASEL Social Emotional Learning certificate of completion
- Tn Dept of education Read 360 certificate of completion
Timeline
ELA Educator 6th- 8th Grade /Humes Preparatory Academy
Memphis TN
01.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher 2nd – 12th Grade
Kelly Educational Staffing Service
03.2016 - 12.2016
ELA Educator – 6th-8th Grade/Site Coordinator 21st Century Tutoring/ ELA Coach Facilitator
Gestalt Community Schools Power Center Academy
7 2019 - Current
Reading Specialist cert -
Christian Brothers University
Eds Educational Leadership - undefined
Arkansas State University
Tennessee Certified Teaching License ELA 6-12 - undefined
Freed-Hardeman Licensure Program
Master of Arts in Teaching (K-12) - undefined
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Arts Sociology - undefined
University of Memphis
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