Taylor Ann Maier

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Implemented differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.

In July 2020-May 2021 I moved into a second grade teaching position and learned new standards, effective classroom management skills appropriate for the age I was teaching, and I was able to effectively communicate with my peers to create meaningful, engaging lesson plans that would be differentiated for all students' needs.

In July 2021 I took on the role of team leader as well as became a teacher mentor. I also took on the inclusion class, as well as worked with many students who required tier 2 and tier 3 instruction through different interventions. I also had experience with working with higher achieving students; therefore, I was able to differentiate for acceleration groups on top of lower performing groups.

This was my second year as an educator and faced a lot of challenges with being moved to a new school a few months into the year, due to higher student numbers and not enough teachers. Within a week I was able to create new relationships with students and staff members I had never met before. COVID played a huge role in creating different challenges, but I was able to adjust and teach virtually for my students.

As a first year teacher I learned how to develop engaging lesson plans for a heavy EL demographic. I also learned and implemented my classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.