Taylor C. Smith

Experienced mathematics instructor is eager to use organizational, instructional, and technological skills to help reach school goals. Experience as Lead Teacher for the Math department and experience on the Problem Solving Team provide valuable insight into instructional management situations an administrator would encounter. Coaching experience brings knowledge on managing people, fiscal resources, and facilities that will be useful in an administrative position. My desire to continue learning and growing, as exemplified by my Masters in Mathematics Education, Masters level Certificate in Instructional Leadership, and pursuit of an Educational Doctorate, will also help me adapt to the new responsibilities this role would bring.

Administrative - Instruction, January 2016 - Present

Hillcrest High School and Tuscaloosa County High School, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Filled in and completed administrative duties during an Assistant Principal gap including handling discipline referrals and acting as LEA in IEP meetings (2023)
• Schoology Blended Learning Academy Participant (2020)
• Lead Teacher of Math Department (2022 - Present)
• Wildcat Support Team (Problem Solving Team) Member (2022 - Present)
• Aspiring Administrator Academy Participant (2022 - 2023)
• Presented on ZipGrade, Plickers, Student Engagement, Microsoft OneNote, and Shmoop Heartbeat for Faculty Professional Development (2017 - Present)
• Presented on Shmoop Program to high school administrators and central office staff (2024)
• Helped to bring in an additional dual enrollment course option by working with the CTE counselor and recruiting eligible students (2023)
• Advisory Planning Committee (2023)

Softball Coach, May 2012 - May 2022

Hillcrest High School and Tuscaloosa County High School, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Held positions of Head Varsity Coach, Head JV Coach, Assistant Varsity Coach, and Assistant JV Coach
• Managed all workouts, practices, games, and tournaments
• Managed all fundraisers, raising over $125,000 in 3 years
• Planned and completed the project of building a covered batting cage and bullpen

Secondary Math Teacher, June 2019 - Present 

Tuscaloosa County High School, Northport, AL

• Taught ACT Prep, Algebraic Connections, Algebra II with Trig, Career Math, and Dual Enrollment
• Summer School Co-Facilitator

Adjunct Math Instructor, August 2023 - Present

Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Taught MTH100 in a high school dual enrollment classroom

Secondary Math Teacher, January 2016 - May 2019

Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Taught Algebra A, Algebraic Connections, and Algebra II with Trig classes
• Proctored the ACT 4 times

Class A State of Alabama (Secondary Education – Mathematics and Instructional Leadership)

HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Passed:

Praxis II – Mathematics Content Knowledge (5161)

Praxis II - PLT: Grades 7-12 (5624)

Praxis II – Physical Education Content Knowledge (5091)

Praxis II – Educational Leadership (5412)

Youth and Children’s Ministry Volunteer, 2012 – Present 

One Hope Church, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Sunday School Teacher, Youth and Children’s Camp Games Leader, Small Group Leader, Children’s Large Group Story Teller, Children’s Guest Check-In
• Camp and Mission Team Planning Team