Taylor Spikes
Educator
Houston,TX
Summary
Ability to learn and identify strategic methods
Caring At-Risk Specialist with 8 years of experience in Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Co-Teacher
Galena Park High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Facilitate Teacher Instructional Leadership meetings for Algebra I team
- Freshman Algebra I Co-Teacher and Biology In class support
- Provide support and resources to Special Education Teachers
- Evaluate, plan, and coordinate problem resolution implementation for teachers
- Ability to identify and provide new methods of teaching for students with learning disabilities
- Generated analytics regarding aptitude and strategy to ensure success on learning goals
- Enhance students' understanding of how subject areas relate to the real world
- Assisted campus administrators with testing logistics and school events.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
2nd Grade and Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Kindergarten Teacher and Second Grade reading teacher
- Plan, construct, and teach daily English lesson plans serving 48 second grade students
- Develop guided reading group systems and small group routines to ensure academic efficiency
- Plan, construct, and teach daily lesson plans serving 24 Kindergarten students
- Develop learning systems and small group routines for Math, Science, Reading, Writing and Social Studies to ensure academic efficiency
- Enhance students' understanding of how subject areas relate to the real world.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
2nd Grade Teacher
KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Second Grade reading teacher
- Plan, construct, and teach daily English lesson plans serving 48 second grade students
- Develop guided reading group systems and small group routines to ensure academic efficiency
- Enhance students' understanding of how subject areas relate to the real world
- Assisted and delivered STAAR reteach and test prep for students.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
At- Risk Specialist (Promotion)
Galena Park High School
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate Teacher Instructional Leadership meetings for Algebra I, English I, and English II teams
- Analyze Data and strategize on ways for students and teachers to demonstrate growth and mastery
- Develop systems to identify students who are at-risk of graduating
- Develop appropriate plans for students who are not on-track to graduate
- Develop plans for Special Education students that is appropriate to their learning needs
- Strategize and create plans with senior students on attendance
- McKinney Vento liaison between families and schools to ensure necessary needs are provided
- Develop appropriate 504 plans for students and their learning needs.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Analyzed marketing data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Generalist EC-6
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXMaster of Education - Administration and Supervision
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Student Motivation
- Peer Mentoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Project-based learning
- Special Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Feedback provision
- Technology Integration
- Faculty Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
Certification
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility, 03/2016
Leadership Experience
- Aspiring Administrators Academy, Galena Park, TX, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Presented on the 10 Commandments of Leadership, Shadowed Assistant Principals from various campuses, Attended and provided support at district events, Participated in monthly meetings about being an effective leader
- Teacher Leadership Council, Galena Park, TX, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Participated in semester meetings with district leaders, Provided insight on necessary changes to make to enhance campuses, Representative of my campus in ensuring to bring concerns from colleagues
- Youth for Christ Sponsor, Galena Park, TX, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Provide leadership to young people, Assist in planning events, Communicate with sponsors and administrators about events
- Cheerleading Coach, Houston, TX, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Create dance and cheer routines, Lead organizational meetings, Develop partnerships with community and parents, Provide team-building instruction
Activities
Teacher of the Year 2021
References
References applied upon request
Timeline
At- Risk Specialist (Promotion)
Galena Park High School
07.2022 - Current
Co-Teacher
Galena Park High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
2nd Grade and Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
2nd Grade Teacher
KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education Generalist EC-6
St. Edward's University
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
University of Houston
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility, 03/2016
TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental, 03/2016
TExES Generalist EC-6, 06/2016
Special Education EC-12, 06/2019
Principal as Instructional Leader, 01/2022
Performance Assessment for School Leaders (368), 05/2022
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