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Work History
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Certification
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Taylor Speier

Granite Bay

Summary

Dedicated educator with a passion for fostering student growth and enhancing educational outcomes. Committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and personal development. Eager to leverage innovative teaching strategies and collaborative approaches to contribute to a thriving school community. Prepared to embrace new challenges in a full-time teaching role, driving student achievement and overall school success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th-8th Physical Education

Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy (OHDELA)
01.2021 - 07.2025
  • Key Contributor for developing online fitness curriculum for middle school students
  • In person State Testing lead for multiple sites

9th-12th Physical Education

Hayward Unified School District
08.2013 - 01.2019
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2018 for HUSD
  • Department Chair for the Physical Education Program that was held as the model standard for HUSD in Hayward CA. Areas including social development, physical development as well as creating positive culture throughout the school
  • Coordinated a successful Special Olympics Basketball Tournament for 8 middle and high schools in Hayward CA


Physical Education

Holy Names University
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Key Contributor for developing Physical Fitness Curriculum and Instruction for college students aspiring to be Physical Education Teachers.

K-6th Physical Education

Hayward Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Department Chair for the Physical Education Program that was held as the model standard for HUSD in Hayward CA. Areas including social development, physical development as well as creating positive culture throughout the school

K-8th Physical Education, Athletic Coordinator & Lead Teacher

Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
08.2009 - 12.2012
  • Integral member of the Leadership team charged with creating a positive school culture, interpreting and analyzing our school-wide Policies and Procedures, and developing quality educators through observations and weekly meetings

6th-8th Physical Education Teacher

Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Integral member of the Leadership team charged with creating a positive school culture, interpreting and analyzing our school-wide Policies and Procedures, and developing quality educators through observations and weekly meetings

Education

Masters in Education - Cross-Cultural Teaching

National University
Sacramento, CA
01.2006

BA - Human Performance and Sport

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
01.2003

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Physical Fitness Testing/Scoring
  • Special Needs Students/IEPs
  • Instructional Best-Practices
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2018 for HUSD
  • Key Contributor for developing online fitness curriculum for middle school students.
  • In Person State Testing Lead at multiple locations.
  • Department Chair for the Physical Education Program that was held as the model standard for HUSD in Hayward CA. Areas including social development, physical development as well as creating positive culture throughout the school
  • Coordinated a successful Special Olympics Basketball Tournament for 8 middle and high schools in Hayward, CA
  • Integral member of the Leadership Team charged with creating a positive school culture, interpreting and analyzing our school-wide Policies and Procedures, and developing quality educators through observations and weekly meetings

Certification

New Mexico Highlands University— Las Vegas, NM

BA in Human Performance and Sport, 2003

National University— Sacramento, CA

Masters in Education, Major in Cross-Cultural Teaching, 2006 California Single Subject Teaching Credential – Physical Education, 2006 CLAD Certificate and EL Authorization, 2006

Timeline

4th-8th Physical Education

Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy (OHDELA)
01.2021 - 07.2025

Physical Education

Holy Names University
08.2016 - 12.2016

9th-12th Physical Education

Hayward Unified School District
08.2013 - 01.2019

K-6th Physical Education

Hayward Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2013

K-8th Physical Education, Athletic Coordinator & Lead Teacher

Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
08.2009 - 12.2012

6th-8th Physical Education Teacher

Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
08.2007 - 06.2009

BA - Human Performance and Sport

New Mexico Highlands University

Masters in Education - Cross-Cultural Teaching

National University