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Talor Hester

Mansfield,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and versatile elementary educator with a proven track record of fostering dynamic learning environments tailored to individual student needs. With extensive experience spanning Prekindergarten through 4th grade, and have honed my skills in differentiation strategies, play-based learning, and data-led instruction. As a proactive member of various committees and teams, including CTAC, Site Base and PBIS, I integrate best practices seamlessly into my teaching approach. My commitment to student success is evidenced through my engagement in Professional Learning Communities, professional development, family involvement activities, and mentorship initiatives. Ready to bring my expertise in cross-curricular instruction, small group facilitation, and positive behavior management to a new educational setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PreKindergarten Elementary Teacher

McNutt Elementary
09.2021 - Current
  • Implemented differentiation strategies as a cornerstone of my teaching approach
  • Employed play-based learning and student-oriented methods for a dynamic educational environment
  • Utilized data-led instruction, collecting and analyzing formal and informal data to guide teaching
  • Conducted daily phonemic and phonological lessons
  • Small group instruction
  • Co-Facilitator of CTAC Committee
  • Integrated Positive Behavioral Interventions and support (PBIS) skills
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set goals.
  • Actively participated in weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Actively participated in family involvement activities
  • Conferenced with administration, peers, and parents about student progress.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational processes.

Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Sherrod Elementary
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed a self-contained Kindergarten class, focusing on all content areas
  • Emphasized centers as the primary instructional approach and tailored lessons for individual student needs
  • Aligned instruction with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
  • Collected and analyzed data to inform instructional decisions
  • Utilized small group lessons to incorporate guided reading lessons daily
  • Executed intervention and extension activities on a daily basis.

PreKindergarten Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Similar responsibilities to McNutt Elementary, including self-contained teaching with a focus on differentiation and student oriented learning play-based learning
  • Campus Seesaw Trainer
  • Acted as a co-leader of the CTAC Committee, leading technology training on campus
  • Utilize PBIS skills in the classroom
  • Attended PLC's weekly, and vertical alignment bi-monthly
  • Dojo campus support
  • Mentored a student teacher, co-planned and co-taught lessons.

Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2020
  • Repeated responsibilities from previous Kindergarten role
  • Campus Dojo support
  • Member of CTAC
  • Member of the Site Based Committee
  • Member of PBIS Committee
  • Campus Seesaw Trainer
  • Mentored a student teacher, co-planned and co-taught lessons.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Oversaw self-contained 2nd-grade class, emphasizing differentiation and student-oriented learning, through centers
  • Instruction based on 2nd grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Assessed the students both formally and informally
  • Taught small group lessons, along with guided reading lessons daily
  • Conducted intervention and extension center activities
  • Member of the Homework Help Committee
  • Member of the Site Base Committee
  • Dojo support campus wide
  • Attended family involvement activities
  • Attended PLC
  • Utilized PBIS in the classroom
  • Co-planned and taught lessons with co-teacher.
  • Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
  • Planned learning activities to address individual differences among students.

4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Focused on Language Arts and Spelling instruction using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fourth Grade
  • Designed engaging and rigorous lessons, tailored to individual learner needs
  • Differentiated lessons to meet each learners needs
  • Classroom was student focused utilizing centers and small group instruction
  • Member of the Texas Literacy Initiative Committee
  • Held literacy circles daily.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Planned and delivered lessons in Language Arts, Writing, and Social Studies
  • Aligned instruction with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 3rd Grade
  • Conducted daily guided reading sessions.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies, and the progress and needs of students.
  • Guided learning process through the use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
  • Established and maintained a highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility, and dedication to their studies.

Education

Bachelors of interdisciplinary studies in early childhood through 6th grade -

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas

Masters in in Literacy Education -

Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas
05.2024

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Student Records Management
  • Activity Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Technology Integration
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Needs Assessment
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Proficient in MClass, Seesaw, Dojo, Kahoot, Imagine Math, Canva, Word, Google; Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides, and Classroom

Certification

  • EC-6 Generalist
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-6

References

  • Christi Wilks, Principal, Burgin Elementary, 2015-2021, charris6@aisd.net, 469-878-0884
  • Karen Hicks, Vice Principal, Burgin Elementary, 2017-2020, khicks2@aisd.net, 936-679-5248
  • Cindy Corbitt, Academic Dean, Burgin Elementary, 2013-2021, ccorbitt@aisd.net, 817-903-4211
  • Latoya Turner, Vice Principal, Burgin Elementary, 2020-2021, lturner6@aisd.net, 682-867-1331
  • Ginger Colelefellel, Principal, McNutt Elementary, September 2021- May 2023, gcolele1@aisd.net, 832-978-2765

Timeline

Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Sherrod Elementary
12.2021 - 06.2022

PreKindergarten Elementary Teacher

McNutt Elementary
09.2021 - Current

PreKindergarten Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2020 - 09.2022

Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2020

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016

4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Burgin Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelors of interdisciplinary studies in early childhood through 6th grade -

Stephen F. Austin State University

Masters in in Literacy Education -

Texas Woman's University

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