Sylvia Taylor
St Paul,MN
Summary
Passionate Spanish Immersion Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via engaging lessons and culturally responsive protocols. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2011.08 - Current
- Created engaging lessons to promote learning in second language
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating principles of culturally responsive teaching
- Mentored new teachers
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
TEACHER
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1990.08 - 2011.06
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that developed second language skills, connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
Education
Master of Science - Education: Second Languages And Cultures
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.1990
Skills
- Strong communication skills in English and Spanish
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Adaptable
- Reflective
- Mentor
Timeline
Teacher
SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2011.08 - Current
TEACHER
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1990.08 - 2011.06
Master of Science - Education: Second Languages And Cultures
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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