TAIYA LITTLE
Moving Everest Charter School
Berkeley,IL
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated, creative, and passionate educational leader with extensive experience supporting elementary students, teachers, and school communities. Committed to equity and access, positive school culture, innovative approaches, continuous improvement, and student success. Experienced in student behavior, family engagement, instructional support, data-informed decision-making, and developing systems that promote belonging, accountability, and academic achievement.
Work History
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEAN OF CULTURE
3 Months- Establish and maintain high expectations for student behavior, conduct, and school-wide culture.
- Build and maintain a positive, welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered school environment.
- Develop systems and structures that promote belonging, respect, accountability, and positive student behavior.
- Monitor school-wide culture and identify areas for improvement using student behavior, attendance, and culture data.
- Support teachers with classroom management strategies, student engagement, and implementation of school-wide expectations.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and action steps to strengthen classroom culture and student outcomes.
- Respond to student behavior concerns and facilitate restorative conversations and conflict resolution.
- Partner with families to address student behavior, attendance, and social-emotional needs.
- Develop and support attendance initiatives, incentives, and student recognition programs.
- Celebrate student success, growth, attendance, leadership, and positive behavior.
- Support school-wide events, student activities, and initiatives designed to strengthen school community and school spirit.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
7 Years 10 Months- Supported the social, emotional, intellectual, and academic growth of students.
- Provided a safe, inclusive learning environment with rigorous instruction designed to address diverse learning needs.
- Leveraged multiple forms of student data to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues through grade-level planning and modeled high-impact instructional practices to increase team capacity.
- Proactively engaged parents and families to encourage involvement in the social and academic development of students.
- Served as Student Engagement and Events Coordinator.
- Supported school-wide events and initiatives that promoted student engagement and community building.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
5 Years- Provided rigorous, standards-based instruction through daily lesson planning that supported improved academic outcomes.
- Conducted small-group differentiated instruction to meet individual academic needs.
- Organized and facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress and establish student goals.
- Utilized formal and informal assessment tools and data analysis to improve instructional practices.
- Maintained accurate student academic records and documentation.
- Served as Grade Level Team Leader.
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
2 Years 10 Months- Planned and implemented Creative Curriculum through developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student developmental progress through weekly newsletters.
- Created a stable and supportive learning environment utilizing PBIS practices.
- Maintained an organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Established parents as partners and active participants in the learning process.
- Conducted observations and assessments using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Created and coordinated school assembly performances and student events.
Education
Master of Arts - Education | Early Childhood
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
School Culture & Climate Leadership
Student Behavior & Restorative Practices
Teacher Coaching & Mentoring
Attendance Initiatives & Student Engagement
Differentiated Instruction
Data-Informed Decision Making
Family & Community Engagement
Student Leadership & Development
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS)
Supportive & Inclusive Classrooms
IEP Familiarity
Remote Learning Planning & Execution
School Events & Community Building
Leader In Me
Certification
Illinois State Board of Education — NCLB Approved Paraprofessional, Illinois State Board of Education — Substitute Licensure
Timeline
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEAN OF CULTURE
Moving Everest Charter School
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Moving Everest Charter School
09.2018 - 07.2026Read More
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Plato Learning Academy
08.2013 - 08.2018Read More
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER
Chance After Chance Early Learning Center
09.2010 - 07.2013Read More
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Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Ashford University
Master of Arts from Education | Early Childhood
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