Carrie-Ann Taylor

Phone: 917-***-**** Email: adohlj@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL 2012

Masters in Mental Health Counseling

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Boston College, Newton, MA 2002

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pace Center for Girls West Palm Beach, FL

English/ Language Arts Instructor 2015-2021

Plan and implement standards-based lesson with differentiated instruction

Provide students with research-based interventions to increase opportunities for success

Create writing curriculum for grades 6-12, monitor students, make adjustments to instruction based on student performance

Collaborate with administrators, counselors, academic team and service providers in order to track the academic and social progress and determine interventions of each girl enrolled.

Administer assessments (program, district and state) to determine areas of growth for students.

Developed choice boards to support student demonstration of learning

Deliver small group, and one-on-one instruction.

Identify and refer students for appropriate interventions to improve behavior and academic performance.

Participate in Comprehensive Development Team (CDT) meetings to address program wide adjustments needed to increase student achievement.

Palm Beach County School District West Palm Beach, FL

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor 2008-2015

Planned and implemented Language Arts lessons that met Palm Beach Curriculum Framework.

Collaborated with grade team, academic specialists, and assistant principal to plan and implement uniformed lessons across grade level with an emphasis on developing successful reading strategies which motivates and builds a strong foundation reading

Administered and evaluated in-school, countywide and state-wide assessments to determine areas of growth for students

Supervised in-class activities and learning sessions and facilitated small groups

Developed alternative techniques to provide support for students’ remediation or re-teaching.

Incorporated technology, differentiated instruction and independent learning into class sessions.

Identified and referred students for appropriate interventions to improve behavior and academic performance.

Completed appropriate paperwork for student behavior, educational plans for various state agencies.

Maintained parent contact in order to facilitate student success.

Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL

English Language Arts/Reading Instructor 2013-2014

Developed and executed lessons that meet Charter Schools USA curriculum standards.

Developed a respectful, open classroom environment in order to promote mindfulness and encourage learning

Tracked student progress and adjusted lessons based on determined needs of students.

Collaborated with grade team, specialists, principal and assistant principal to plan useful strategies for student success

Utilized technology in teaching and enrichment exercises

Administered standardized test preparation sessions.

Maintained parent contact in accordance with corporate policy.

Planned grade level incentive activities with grade level team.

City University of New York New York, NY

Special Programs/ SEEK Assistant/ Instructor Assistant 2006-2007

Assisted professors with lessons plans, class instruction and graded student assignments in freshman English and Psychology courses.

Conducted individual and group tutoring sessions in the areas of psychology, speech, reading, writing & English.

Completed and submitted appropriate paperwork for each student to track progress within this program.

Trained students in proper study and research techniques and exam preparation.

Provided written reports and delivered oral reports to the program coordinator and professors on the progress of the 20 to 25 students assigned for the semester.

Facilitated meetings with the program coordinator, professors and counselors to derive methods of implementing new program plans and curriculum.

Brooklyn Library Learning Center Brooklyn, NY

Literacy Facilitator 2003-2006

Designed and implemented curriculum to help increase adult basic educational skills in reading, writing and English.

Utilized various instructional and management strategies and associated activities to encourage learners.

Conducted research on teaching basic reading and writing to non-native English speaking young adults and adults.

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