TAYLOR STRANGE
Ingram,TX
Summary
I'm a dedicated teacher and coach who wants to continue a career in education. I have taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and coached soccer for 2 seasons at Hal Peterson Middle School for the last year and a half. I have also coached half a season of girls high school JV soccer for Tivy High School. I am committed to the success of students and want them to leave school being prepared for once they get out in the real world. I hold athletes accountable on the field and in the classroom. I enjoy creating new and innovative ways for students to learn about history. I'm motivated to creating a positive and encouraging learning environment for all students so they will feel safe and enjoy their educational experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher and Coach
Hal Peterson Middle School
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Held athletes accountable both on and off the field, helping build a cohesive unit
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for players, setting clear expectations for continued improvement throughout the season.
- Learned how to reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines, strength conditioning exercises, and injury prevention workouts.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
Student Teacher
Tivy High School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed lesson plans and activities for a 10th grade World History class.
- Gained a great understanding to how a classroom is ran and attended many PLC meetings.
- Learned how to modify activities, and how to work with students who have accommodations.
- Learned how to gauge students levels of engagement and how to make adjustments to get them more interested in the content.
- Built positive relationships with the teachers in the department I was in.
- Learned a lot of valuable teaching tips and feedback from experienced teachers.
- Evaluated students comprehension of the material through formative and summative assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX12.2022
Skills
- Frequently able to check for student comprehension using formal and informal assessments
- Able to redirect student behavior in a positive manner
- Can analyze data to drive future instruction and possible topics that need to be retaught
- Deal with apathetic students well and can guide them on a path to becoming engaged
- Knowledgeable of TEKS and resources needed to create engaging lessons
- Effective time management skills to maximize learning opportunities everyday
Certification
- Present engaging drills and techniques for players to learn
- Develop positive relationships with players and parents
- Build youth confidence
- Coordinate busses and referees for games
- Effectively communicate with students, parents, administration and faculty
- Encourage team leadership in student athletics by promoting accountability and integrity
- Strategize for practices and games
- Knowledgeable of UIL rules and regulations
Affiliations
- Lance Lidiak (830) 377-9685 lance.lidiak@kerrvilleisd.net (Department Chair)
- Jeff Kubacak (281) 923-3013 jeff.kubacak@kerrvilleisd.net (Athletic Coordinator)
- Kenneth Noles (210) 792-3021 kenneth.noles@kerrvilleisd.net (Assistant Principal)
- Reece Zunker (830) 237-4876 reece.zunker@kerrvilleisd.net (Varsity Soccer Head Coach)
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher and Coach
Hal Peterson Middle School
12.2022 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Tivy High School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Schreiner University
- Present engaging drills and techniques for players to learn
- Develop positive relationships with players and parents
- Build youth confidence
- Coordinate busses and referees for games
- Effectively communicate with students, parents, administration and faculty
- Encourage team leadership in student athletics by promoting accountability and integrity
- Strategize for practices and games
- Knowledgeable of UIL rules and regulations
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