Taylor Harrison
Teacher
Spring Hill,Kansas
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Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchSummary
Organized High School Teacher with 7 years of experience teaching over 400 students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology/Chemistry Teacher
Spring Hill High School
Spring Hill, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained records of student progress and lab completions, using Formative.
Secondary Science Teacher
Maranatha Christian Academy
Shawnee, KS
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through differentiated instruction.
- Conducted science labs and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by challenging students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
- Integrated technology into classroom lessons to promote innovative teaching methods.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Maranatha Christian Academy
Shawnee, KS
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Facilitated small-group instruction to target specific skills and concepts.
- Established positive relationships with students by creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by providing them with opportunities to explore solutions independently.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Substitute Teacher
Spring Hill School District
Spring Hill, KS
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science And Industry
12.2016
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Microsoft Office
- Schoology
Safety procedures
Instructional strategies
Google classroom
Certification
- Kansas: Biology
- Kansas: Science 5-8
- ACSI: Secondary Teacher
- Kansas: Elementary Education K-6
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Biology/Chemistry Teacher - Spring Hill High School
08.2024 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher - Maranatha Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher - Maranatha Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher - Spring Hill School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Kansas State University - Master of Arts, Teaching
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science And Industry