Rachael Taylor
Hurst
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and interactive methods, fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to nurturing student growth and maintaining open communication with parents to support educational journeys.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
06.2024 - Current
- Behavior Leadership Committee
- Led All Pro Dad Club
- Exceeded goals for STAAR and DBAs bringing students from 53% meets to 81% meets
Teacher
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
06.2021 - 06.2024
· Gifted and Talented Teacher of Record
· Team lead and Mentor Teacher
· Completed TEA Reading Academy and CFBISD Innovation Academy
· -Interpret the outcomes of district and state tests to guide student learning, which increased the students’ mastery levels by 68%.
· Led Sunshine and Attendance Committees; participated in the Counselor Advisory Committee
· Teacher of the Year Nominee
First Grade Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Classroom Management Micro-credential earned
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using adaptive teaching methods and instructional materials, which allowed my students to reach a 64% growth rate on MAP
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Behavior management
- Literacy development
Certification
- EC-6 (core subjects)
- 4-8 (core subjects)
- ESL supplemental (EC-8)
- School Counselor expected May 2025
Timeline
Teacher
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
06.2024 - Current
Teacher
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
06.2021 - 06.2024
First Grade Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
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