TAYLOR MCCONNELL
Atlanta
Summary
Passionate educator dedicated to creating, implementing, and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to 30 students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Reading and Writing Teacher
E.J Swint Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans, aligning with state curriculum standards.
- Developed and executed targeted interventions to address learning gaps and improve student performance.
First Grade Teacher
E.J Swint Elementary
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including small-group instruction.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans, assessed student performance, and provided constructive feedback.
Child Life Practicum Student
Atlanta Public School System
08.2020 - 05.2021
Practicum Ill and student teaching provided training experiences in a SPED inclusion classroom.
Brought into service cooperative learning and individual instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles.
Originated and implemented hands-on activities to increase scholars’ interactions and higher-level thinking while virtual.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Special Education General Curriculum and Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia05-2021
Skills
- Curriculum design and lesson planning
- Classroom management and student engagement
- Proficiency in educational technology (Canvas, HMH, and Illuminate)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Mentorship and academic counseling
- Adaptability to diverse learning needs
- Exceptional communication
- Active listening techniques
- Online teaching experience
- Effective lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Improved reading fluency for an ESOL, gifted, DES and general education classroom, with 80% of students meeting or exceeding district reading benchmarks
- Reduced classroom behavior disruptions by 30% by implementing a proactive, restorative justice-based discipline policy
Timeline
Fifth Grade Reading and Writing Teacher
E.J Swint Elementary
07.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
E.J Swint Elementary
07.2021 - 07.2023
Child Life Practicum Student
Atlanta Public School System
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelors of Science - Special Education General Curriculum and Elementary Education
Georgia State University
ACHIEVEMENTS
Demonstrated student growth on MAP assessments, Improved proficiency rates on Georgia Milestones, Grade-Level Chair / Team Lead