Taylor Norris
Nashville,TN
Summary
Collaborative, data-driven professional specializing in curriculum design and stakeholder management. Successfully enhanced learner engagement and performance through targeted instructional strategies, while optimizing recruitment processes and strengthening team collaboration across diverse roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Health Science Educator
Nurses MC Nashville
07.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered health science curriculum to 130+ learners, improving engagement and performance through data-driven instruction
- Analyzed performance data to identify gaps and adjust strategies, resulting in measurable academic improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that enhanced student outcomes
- Managed instruction, intervention support, and tutoring, ensuring high performance standards across all areas
Manager of Talent Recruitment
KIPP Nashville
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment for school-based and leadership roles across an organization of 7 schools
- Built and managed candidate pipelines to enhance hiring efficiency and elevate quality of hires
- Collaborated with administration to identify staffing needs and align hiring strategies
- Analyzed recruitment data to guide decision-making and refine hiring processes
- Collaborated with HR to streamline new hire onboarding process for better integration
Curriculum Developer | Contractor
QuaverEd
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed K-12 health and PE curriculum aligned with standards, enhancing accessibility for diverse learners
- Applied instructional design principles to create engaging, outcome-driven learning experiences that fostered student success
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create and refine digital learning content, improving learner engagement
Physical Education Educator and Summer Program Director
Nashville Classical
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Designed and implemented instruction for 400+ K-8 students, supporting engagement and overall development
- Directed summer learning program, overseeing 7+ employees in planning, coordination, and execution of enrichment initiatives that enhanced student engagement
- Designed and delivered virtual instruction for diverse learners, fostering inclusive learning experiences that supported individual development
- Contributed to organization-wide decision-making as a member of the Middle School Working Group, implementing procedures for 15+ employees.
Physical Education & Lifetime Wellness Educator
Knowledge Academies
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed wellness programs promoting healthy lifestyles among diverse student populations.
- Facilitated workshops on nutrition, fitness, and mental health for students and staff.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate wellness practices into academic curricula.
- Designed and delivered tailored instruction to enhance engagement and outcomes for diverse learners.
- Led extracurricular programming as Cheerleading Coach, promoting teamwork and athlete development.
Education
Master of Education - Education Technology & Instructional Design
Western Governors University
05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional Design & Presentation
- Training & Facilitation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Curriculum Innovation
- Project Management
Certification
- TENNESSEE TEACHING LICENSE, NUMBER: 000634238
TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE LICENSE, NUMBER: 373571
Timeline
CTE Health Science Educator
Nurses MC Nashville
07.2025 - Current
Curriculum Developer | Contractor
QuaverEd
09.2022 - 09.2023
Manager of Talent Recruitment
KIPP Nashville
07.2022 - 07.2025
Physical Education Educator and Summer Program Director
Nashville Classical
07.2019 - 07.2022
Physical Education & Lifetime Wellness Educator
Knowledge Academies
01.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Education - Education Technology & Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University