Taylor Medina
Kermit,TX
Summary
Organized SPED Inclusion teacher, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Kermit Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Reduced behavior issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as check-in/check-out systems and individualized behavior plans.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - Physical Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2025
Masters of Education - Physical Education/ Special Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Skills
- Mathematics Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Social Skills Training
Certification
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Special Education
Coaching Experience
Head Girls Powerlifting (3 yrs)
- 2021-22 - 3 State Qualifiers
- 2022-23 - 5 State Qualifiers
- 2023-24 - TBD
Asst. H.S. volleyball and softball
Head H.S. Cheer Coach
Asst. H.S. Unified Coach
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Kermit Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Physical Education
University of Kentucky
Masters of Education - Physical Education/ Special Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of The Incarnate Word
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