TAYLOR YOUNG
Philadelphia
Summary
Motivated education leader with focus on fostering positive school culture and administrative support. Managed projects to improve student outcomes and streamline operations. Highly collaborative and adaptable, with talent for building strong relationships and guiding teams towards success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Intern
Penn Wood Middle School
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student achievement by working with instructional coaches to identify gaps in learning and developing targeted interventions.
- Assisted in managing budget allocations, ensuring efficient use of resources for optimal student outcomes.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Managed discipline referrals by implementing restorative practices that supported student growth and accountability.
- Ensured compliance with district policies by regularly reviewing curriculum materials used in classrooms.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
William Penn School District
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English and Language Arts with other subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing resources and offering guidance for successful lesson planning and classroom management.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of Socratic questioning and analytical writing assignments.
Curriculum Writer
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Budgeted for technology and textbook purchases based on new curriculum.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
Lead Middle School ELA Teacher
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Assistant Group Supervisor
Woodlyn Academy
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained and helped to monitor Upper and
- Middle School class during virtual school
- Oversaw various activities for the Upper and
- Middle School students daily
- Created weekly lesson plans.
Student Teacher
Southwark Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented lesson plans to accommodate individual learning styles for seventh/sixth grade ELA classes
- Monitored and evaluated student progress
- Created and carried out a behavior management plan to help enforce class expectations
- Used various forms of technology (i.e., Smartboards, iPads, iReady) throughout the lessons.
Assistant Teacher
Tender Years Preschool
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained and helped to monitor thepreschool class
- Oversaw different activitiesfor individuals daily
- Assisted in creatingweekly lesson plans.
Youth Coordinator
Lansdowne YMCA
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Created and promoted a positive anddynamic environment that always felt safe foreveryone
- Oversaw activities and events forindividuals daily
- Participated in clubpromotions sales to recruit new members.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Christian Academy
Brookhaven, PAMaster of Education - Educational Administration
Eastern University
PA05-2025
Master of Arts - Education
La Salle University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Curriculum Development
- CPR/First Aid
- Tutoring
- Academic advising
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Instructional leadership
Awards
Phi Delta Kappa, Greater Philadelphia Area Chapter 19 Teacher of the Year Award Recipient
Timeline
Principal Intern
Penn Wood Middle School
06.2024 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
William Penn School District
12.2023 - Current
Curriculum Writer
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
05.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Middle School ELA Teacher
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
08.2022 - 12.2023
Student Teacher
Southwark Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant Group Supervisor
Woodlyn Academy
11.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Teacher
Tender Years Preschool
06.2019 - 04.2020
Youth Coordinator
Lansdowne YMCA
03.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Education
La Salle University
High School Diploma -
The Christian Academy
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
La Salle University
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