Taylor Neel
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching middle school science. Motivated teacher demonstrates scientific concepts by using apparatus, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs pupils in proper use & care of science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational mission.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
5/6th Grade Science Teacher
Elgin Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed enlightening science classes aligned with Texas state curriculum
- Used technology regularly in daily lessons and encouraged use by students to enhance learning experience and keep up with current trends.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Identified scholars needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
Administrative Assistant
Olive Tree Construction
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
Server
Marlow's Tavern
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Server
Steak N Shake
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2022
High School Diploma -
Indian Hill High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2016
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan development
- Technology integration
- STEM integration
- Lab project demonstrations
- Differentiated instruction
- Test proctoring
- Social-emotional learning
- Google classroom
- Savvas
- Stemscopes
Timeline
5/6th Grade Science Teacher
Elgin Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Olive Tree Construction
10.2021 - 09.2022
Server
Marlow's Tavern
03.2021 - 01.2022
Server
Steak N Shake
03.2014 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Indian Hill High School
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