Taylor Blankenship
Aledo,TX
Summary
Certified educator with proven expertise in curriculum writing and developing instruction, honed at Highland Park Independent School District. Skilled in Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, and screen-recording software in designing content across multiple grade levels. Strong understanding of engaging lessons and aligning content objectives to ensure student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Team Lead - Fourth Grade
Highland Park Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Created and delivered academically rigorous and quality-rich instruction, utilizing best teaching practices and strategies across all subject areas.
- Led a team of 5 members, fostering collaboration, data analysis, and coaching to achieve team goals.
- Served as the district ambassador for multiple curriculum writing sessions establishing K-4 learning goals and objectives for district scope and sequence.
- Revised and edited district grade level unit maps in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
- Developed engaging and relevant content-based learning assessments using Google Suite, Screencastify, PowerPoint, Digital Storyboarding, Excel, and Canvas.
- Provided differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles by aligning objectives to measurable formative and informative assessments.
- Developed and created data-driven content and assessments that resulted in 88% Mastery in state standardized testing.
- Collaborated with campus Instructional Coach to develop, modify, and produce quality curriculum and instruction.
- Adapted to multitasking various projects and assignments.
Instructional Interventionist
Highland Park Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided specialized and individualized differentiated instruction to students with diverse academic, social, and behavioral needs.
- Collected and analyzed assessment data to inform instructional strategies for whole and small-group classes.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification to ensure engagement in learning outcomes.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to deliver tailored educational support.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teaching Internship
Norman Public School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Full-time student teacher for all subject areas in second and third grade. Responsible for creating and carrying out lesson plans to diverse groups of students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development in educational technology practices, learning frameworks, and curriculum design.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2018
Skills
- Google Suite
- Screencastify
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Writing
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Digital Storyboarding
Certification
- Core Subjects (EC-6)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), May 2018
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibility (EC-12)
Professional Development
- "Google Suite Training," Highland Park Independent School District, March 2023
- "Learning Technologies,” Southeastern Oklahoma State University, October 2020
- "Digital Storytelling," Southeastern Oklahoma State University, October 2020
- "G.E.T.F.I.T. with iTech: Student Instructional Technology Initiative”; Norman ISD, October 2017
- “Games, Gamification, and the Quest for Student Engagement”; Collin College, August 2017
- “Canvas: Instructional Design Part I & II”; Collin College, June 2017
Timeline
General Education Team Lead - Fourth Grade
Highland Park Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
Instructional Interventionist
Highland Park Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
2nd and 3rd Grade Teaching Internship
Norman Public School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Oklahoma
- Core Subjects (EC-6)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), May 2018
- Pedagogy & Professional Responsibility (EC-12)
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