Taylor Meurer
New Home,TX
Summary
Dedicated and versatile educator with a strong focus on meeting the individual needs of students. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing lessons to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Possesses exceptional skills in collaborating with colleagues, parents, and administration to address educational and behavioral needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Evans Middle School
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee and train staff on school-wide Tier 1 systems such as Thrillshare store, classroom management flow chart, and campus-wide social skills lessons
- Manage the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) systems, Thrillshare, and execute the grade level store quarterly
- Collaborate with administration, teachers, and parents to address and problem-solve Tier 2 and Tier 3 student behaviors through Behavior Intervention Plans
- Support and coach teachers in improving classroom management strategies and student support strategies
- Conduct professional development for staff regarding best classroom practices
- Monitor and analyze student and campus behavioral data and make recommendations for improvement
First Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Centennial Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Taught all core subjects (reading, writing, phonics, math, science, and social studies)
- Led lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction
- Focused on building reading, writing, fluency, comprehension, and problem-solving skills
- Conducted guided reading, whole group lessons, and provided interventions
- Tailored instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Collaborated with team members for problem-solving and student support
Third Grade Departmentalized Teacher
Alderson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught all core subjects (reading, writing, phonics, math, science, and social studies)
- Led lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction
- Focused on building reading, writing, fluency, comprehension, and problem-solving skills
- Conducted guided reading, whole group lessons, and provided interventions
- Tailored instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Collaborated with team members for problem-solving and student support
Second Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Alderson Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught all core subjects (reading, writing, phonics, math, science, and social studies)
- Led lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction
- Focused on building reading, writing, fluency, comprehension, and problem-solving skills
- Conducted guided reading, whole group lessons, and provided interventions
- Tailored instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Collaborated with team members for problem-solving and student support
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
West Texas A&M
Canyon, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05-2014
Skills
- Social development and integration
- Behavior improvements
- Coaching and mentoring
- Classroom management
- Needs analysis
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Restorative Practices
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- AVID
- No Excuses University
- Balanced Literacy
- Reading Academies
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Restorative Practices
Certifications
- General Elementary Education EC - 6th grade
- English as a Second Language EC-6
- Special Education Certification- Pending
- Designated Teacher through TIA 2019-2022
Leadership Roles
- PBIS Team Leader 2022- Current
- Instructional Leadership Team 2021- Current
- Professional Development Presenter 2022- Current
- Grade Level Team Leader 2021-2022
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Specialist
Evans Middle School
01.2022 - Current
First Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Centennial Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2022
Third Grade Departmentalized Teacher
Alderson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Second Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Alderson Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - School Counseling
West Texas A&M
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lubbock Christian University
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