Kathryn Taylor
7123 Derstan Road Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced teacher of 20+ years, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in creating engaging and diverse lessons for a range of abilities and types of learners. Creates strong relationships with students and families, staying connected for years after. Provides a safe, positive learning environment where all students feel they can be successful and are inspired to do their personal best. Maintains high standards for all students and encourages and supports individuals to reach goals and set new challenges. Inspires students to become socially responsible contributors in a changing global society.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate School, MSD Of Warren To
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Summer School Teacher
Indy Summer Learning Labs
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented the Lavinia Group Curriculum in Reading and Math
Elementary School Teacher
IPS, Center For Inquiry #84
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Created and implemented a completely new fourth grade curriculum, six International Baccalaureate units, structured by the Indiana standards and the IB program and pedagogy
- Participated in the renewal accreditation process for the International Baccalaureate Program
- Planned and taught differentiated lessons for multiple abilities, as well as many high ability learners
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and high expectations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities, student inquiries and field trips.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Participated in the MTSS, tier process for interventions, for 2 years, every week for an hour ( 30 weeks)
- Last Indiana ILEARN test of 2018-2019, my teaching partner and I had the highest pass rate of the school at 76.1%, with ~half with a Pass+ score in Language, Math, and Science
Elementary Teacher
MSD Of Washington Township, Spring Mill School
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Taught grades 3, 4, 5
- Trained to Level 3 in the International Baccalaureate Program
- Taught the Inquiry model in both 3rd and 4th grades, while also creating curriculum units
- Collaborated with multiple teachers to plan engaging, hands-on activities following the Indiana Standards
- Worked closely with the English as a New Language teacher and assistant supporting a large group of students within the general education classroom
- Co-taught lessons with the ENL teacher
- Showed growth each year on district wide testing ,NWEA, and state testing, ISTEP, IREAD, and ILEARN
- Utilized classroom management techniques from Responsive Classroom Program
Elementary School Teacher
MSD Of Washington Township, John Strange School
08.2000 - 06.2006
- Taught grades 4 and 5, completing a 4/5 loop
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Student Teacher
MSD Washington Township, Crooked Creek School
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning., specifically among the high ability learners within the Gifted and Talented Program
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Wrote and completed practice lesson plans with multi-age differentiation and inquiry teaching methods, incorporating student feedback and teacher comments for comprehensive success.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- International Baccalaureate Program trained and implemented for 10 years
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum planning with Inquiry Model
- Strong Interest in High Ability learners and English as New Language learners
- Project-based learning
- Learning Style Accommodations
Timeline
Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate School, MSD Of Warren To
09.2021 - 07.2023
Summer School Teacher
Indy Summer Learning Labs
06.2021 - 07.2021
Elementary School Teacher
IPS, Center For Inquiry #84
08.2016 - 03.2021
Elementary Teacher
MSD Of Washington Township, Spring Mill School
08.2006 - 06.2016
Elementary School Teacher
MSD Of Washington Township, John Strange School
08.2000 - 06.2006
Student Teacher
MSD Washington Township, Crooked Creek School
08.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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