Michelle Taylor
Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Escondido,CA
Summary
Gifted educator dedicated to promoting a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning. Exceptionally skilled in leading activities designed to be both fun and educational for elementary-age students. Deeply committed to optimizing student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents while integrating proven educational protocols. Passionate about differentiated instruction to foster growth in the individual by planning, organizing and creating supplemental lesson plans that speak to the students interest and unique needs. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Deeply respectful of the classroom teacher and the relationship between teacher and assistant. Committed to being of service while maintaining classroom hierarchy. Able to show initiative and take direction according to the needs of the classroom teacher.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Escondido Union School District
Escondido, United States
04.2003 - 06.2009
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Education
California State Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
National University
San Diego, CA06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2002
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Class Cape Knowledge
- Emergent Curriculum
- Learning Assessments
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Literacy Support
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
Timeline
Teacher
Escondido Union School District
04.2003 - 06.2009
California State Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Diego State University
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