Taylor Stevens
San Antonio,FL
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering four years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes Direct Instruction, small group instruction, and instructional coaching. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students and building a sense of community with families. My passion is Direct Instruction programs and how they have helped K-2 scholars learn to read and love to read.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd/1st Grade Direct Instruction/ELA Teacher
Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced reading skills across subject areas.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Partnered with parents to promote consistent at-home reading practices, fostering a love for literature among students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy education, applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling readers, providing additional support and targeted practice opportunities for skill improvement.
Direct Instruction Coach
Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing DI mastery test results and reading fluency checks and coaching them through adjusting their instruction to support those scholars.
- Lead and held weekly script practices to support teachers capacity in the curriculum.
- Observed teachers during Direct Instruction and gave real time coaching and feedback
- Attended weekly PSS calls and LPC chats to review DI data school wide.
3rd/4th Grade Direct Instruction/Creative Writing Teacher
Idea Public Schools-Idea Travis Academy
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Improved student reading comprehension with targeted strategies and frequent progress monitoring.
- Enhanced students'' writing skills by providing constructive feedback and guidance on their work.
- Enhanced students'' writing abilities through constructive feedback, individual conferences, and structured revision processes.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching creative writing, resulting in increased student engagement and motivation.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
Sales Associate
Calvin Klein
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts in Communications, Media, Theatre - Minor in Theatre
Northeastern Illinois University
05.2020
Skills
- Creativity
- Illustration
- Typography
- Photography
- Individualized Learning
- Reading Groups
- Writing Instruction
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Payment Processing
- Product Sales
- Staff Development
- Student Monitoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Traveling
- Camping
Timeline
2nd/1st Grade Direct Instruction/ELA Teacher
Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy
07.2021 - Current
Direct Instruction Coach
Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy
07.2021 - Current
3rd/4th Grade Direct Instruction/Creative Writing Teacher
Idea Public Schools-Idea Travis Academy
07.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Calvin Klein
01.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor Of Arts in Communications, Media, Theatre - Minor in Theatre
Northeastern Illinois University
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