Laura Taylor
Eddy,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and behavior management. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments, enhance student engagement, and collaborate effectively with parents and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Killeen ISD, Killeen Elementary
Killeen, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom discipline and student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual student needs and promote positive learning environments.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning styles.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
KISD, Venable Village Elementary
Killeen, TX
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Organized and facilitated interactive learning activities that encouraged teamwork and social skills development.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance educational experiences and maintain student interest.
- Participated in professional development initiatives to refine teaching methodologies and stay current with educational trends.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Parent Involvement Coordinator
KISD, Sugarloaf Elementary
Killeen, TX
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented parent engagement programs to enhance school community involvement.
- Coordinated workshops and seminars for parents on educational resources and support strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to create communication channels between families and school staff.
- Organized volunteer opportunities, fostering relationships between parents and school initiatives.
- Facilitated feedback sessions to gather input from parents regarding school policies and programs.
- Led training sessions for staff on effective parent outreach techniques and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2020
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Creative teaching strategies
- Behavioral expert
- Excellent classroom management
- Teaching method adaptations
Accomplishments
I am a mid-level TIA teacher.
I have added over 60 hrs of professional learning each year to continue to build and keep my teaching up to date with the current data.
I am esl certified through Texas and gifted and talented certified through KISD in texas.
Certification
- ESL 2019
- Science of Reading 2021-2022 SY
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Killeen ISD, Killeen Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
KISD, Venable Village Elementary
02.2020 - 07.2024
Parent Involvement Coordinator
KISD, Sugarloaf Elementary
08.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix