Taylor Vanderhorst
Murfreesboro,Tennessee
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth in their faith, knowledge, and overall communication. I will facilitate engaging and challenging instruction that fosters a love for learning, and critical thinking. I aim to build relationships with my students and to model my own deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hunt Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Carefully crafted curriculum for sixth and seventh grade Integrated Language Arts classes across various levels including SPED, ELL, On Level, and Pre-AP
- Engaged students in conversation regarding thematic elements in literature
- Provided diagnostic and summative assessments, collected data, and remediated to ensure student growth
- Led students in small group, whole group, and individualized instruction differentiating for student interest and need
- Instructed students in expository writing and grammar
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Student Teaching
San Marcos High School
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Studies
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA2015
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Middle School Education
- Writing Development
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Blended Learning
Certification
- Cleared California English Teaching Credential - Secondary Education, 2023
- Texas Educator Certificate English Language Arts and Reading, 2017
- Preliminary California Secondary English Teaching Credential, 2016
Timeline
Teacher
Hunt Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2021
Student Teaching
San Marcos High School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Studies
Westmont College
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