Nicole M. Taylor
Round Rock
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Uses data to drive instruction and plan for student success. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Fifth/Fourth Grade ELA / Math Academy Teacher January 2011- May 2011
- Fourth Grade ELA / Math Academy Teacher January 2010 – May 2010
- Fifth Grade Social Studies Academy Teacher October 2009 – December 2009
- Third Grade SCAN Teacher October 2008 –May 2009
- Second Grade Summer Success Academy Teacher June 2008 – August 2008
- Fifth Grade Math Academy Teacher January 2008 – March 2008
- Fifth Grade ELA Academy Teacher October 2007 – January 2008
IEP Teacher SPED Liaison / Integrated Co-teaching Cluster
Mount Hope Centennial School PS 28X
Bronx, NY
09.2010 - 10.2015
- Grades K-5 Special Education Teacher
- Grade 4 September 2009 – June 2010
- Grade 3 September 2008 – June 2009
- Grade 5 September 2007 – June 2008
- Grade 4 September 2006 – June 2007
- Attend monthly meetings with network leaders to discuss various aspects of special education
- Manage and maintain compliance of an IEP caseload of over 150 students, on a daily basis
- Train Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers on new, online IEP program, SESIS
- Mentor new teachers for two hours each week throughout the year
- Communicate on a daily basis with administration, teachers, school psychologists, and parents to schedule annual IEP meetings and initial referrals
- Act as the District Representative at annual review IEP meetings and participate in triennial and initial IEP meetings
- Develop intervention programs and strategies for “at risk” students (RTI)
- Attended a 3 day training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Analyze data on a weekly basis in order to drive instruction and form appropriate groups and activities for students with and without IEPs
- Apply Depth of Knowledge (DOK) questioning skills to everyday lessons to enhance student understanding and performance
- Integrate Common Core Learning Standards in all lesson plans
- Responsible for an integrated co-teaching classroom with up to 30 students
- Work collaboratively with a co-teacher on a daily basis to plan lessons, develop classroom management strategies, and collect and analyze student data
- Organize curriculum to support student understanding
- Create a physical environment that engages all students
- Plan and implement classroom procedures and routines that support student learning
- Develop and sequence instructional activities and materials for student learning
- Implemented the Every Day Math program
- Implemented Balanced Literacy
- Differentiate instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs and learning styles
- Implement the use of technology on a daily basis through the use of Smart Board, computers, internet research, listening centers, videos (Discovery Education), Microsoft Photo Story
- Participate in “Buddy Reading” program with fourth grade and second grade students
- Launched letter writing program between students from PS28X and Page Hilltop School in Massachusetts
- Attended National Teacher Training Institute Workshop on the use of streaming video (EdVideo Online) and incorporating multi-media resources into lesson plans
- Presented a Professional Development session to fellow fourth grade teachers on the teaching strategies to implement for ELA test preparation
- Participated in the A.U.S.S.I.E. Guided Reading Lab (12/06 - 5/07) and the Guided Writing Lab (9/07-12/07)
- Selected as a member of the Japanese Lesson Study Method Team. Instrumental in pilot initiative to evaluate the efficacy of using this innovative model of grade-wide lesson planning, peer observations, and ongoing curriculum refinement.
- Selected as a member of the Data Inquiry Team focusing on accountable talk, the development of inferential thinking, and meaningful discussions among students.
- Selected to attend Math Title IIB Grant through Hunter College Mathematics Center for Learning and Teaching focusing on the development of math lessons for grades 1-6.
After School tutor
Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL)
Bronx, NY
06.2005 - 04.2006
- Enhanced educational achievements, self esteem, and life opportunities of elementary school children living in low-income, urban communities
- Worked with elementary school children in developing literacy and math skills on a daily basis
- Worked with licensed teachers to develop lesson plans Attended a two-day training program focusing on mentoring and efficacy, literacy, math, assessment and evaluation, child development and classroom management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Administration
Fordham University
Bronx, NY05-2006
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Lehman College
Bronx, NY07-2012
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Hunter College
New York, NY01-2012
Masters - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bronx, NY05-2008
Affiliations
- NYC Teaching Fellows, New York, NY June 2006 – Present
- Elementary Special Education Teacher June 2006 Follow Certified to teach elementary special education under Professional certificate Masters of Urban Education Attended child abuse prevention and SAVE workshops Trained in the Wilson program
Certification
- Texas: Certified in Core Subjects with STR grades EC-6 and Special Education Supplemental Grades EC-6
- New York: Certified in students with disabilities grades 1-6 and childhood education grades 1 – 6 (expired)
Timeline
IEP Teacher SPED Liaison / Integrated Co-teaching Cluster
Mount Hope Centennial School PS 28X
09.2010 - 10.2015
After School tutor
Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL)
06.2005 - 04.2006
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Lehman College
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Hunter College
Masters - Urban Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Administration
Fordham University