Valerie Taylor
Vienna
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher, teaching Math 6 - Geometry. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 15 years in classroom environments. Education professional bringing wealth of experience in teaching mathematics to middle school students consistently developing and implementing effective curriculum strategies. Known for fostering collaborative classroom atmosphere and achieving significant improvements in student performance. Reliable and adaptable excelling in team environments and adept at adjusting to evolving educational needs. Successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Admissions and Testing
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Served as a liaison between prospective students, families, faculty, and administration throughout the admissions process, facilitating seamless communication among all parties involved.
- Assisted in the development of robust test plans, incorporating best practices for maximum effectiveness.
- Improved overall testing quality with thorough documentation practices and regular progress reports.
- Provided expert guidance on test methodologies, contributing to better understanding among team members and improved performance outcomes.
- Promoted a positive testing environment, addressing student concerns and offering guidance on effective test-taking strategies.
- Maintained security and integrity of sensitive test materials.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for test administration, fostering a consistent approach across the campus.
- Assisted administrators in interpreting data from various assessments by generating detailed reports highlighting key findings.
- Coordinated successful accommodations for students with special needs, ensuring equal opportunity and access to exams.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Middle School Math Teacher
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills by emphasizing problem-solving strategies in daily math practice.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Middle School Resource Teacher
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCMaster of Middle Education -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-1997
Skills
- Enrollment forecasting
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Compliance monitoring
- Student recruitment
Timeline
Director of Admissions and Testing
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
07.2022 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
08.2014 - 07.2022
Middle School Resource Teacher
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Master of Middle Education -
George Mason University
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