Leah Taylor
Elmer,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of teaching literacy. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and teachers and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented with experience in preparing and delivering curriculum based instruction to students and training teachers in best teaching practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools
Bridgeton, New Jersey
09.2016 - Current
- Developed PD to increase teacher understanding of instructional strategies that support student achievement
- Provided cross content instructional support for 30+ primary grade teachers
- Developed lessons and modeling effective use of technology and innovative instructional practices
- Analyzed school-wide and district data
- Participated in and facilitating PLC meetings and grade level articulation
- Ensured teachers have needed materials
- Served on the I&RS team to provide strategies for instruction
- Advised leadership in regards to instructional practices
- Collaborated with Master Teachers from all schools
- Worked efficiently and collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and community to increase student success in all content areas
Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools
Bridgeton, New Jersey
03.1996 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state and national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.1995
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Orton Gillingham Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Named "Educational Support Person of the Year" at Broad Street School in 2018.
Timeline
Master Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools
03.1996 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University