Amy Taylor
Cote-Saint-Luc,QC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at JPPS Elementary School, excelling in student advocacy and collaborative problem-solving. Spearheaded educational initiatives that significantly enhanced student success rates. Skilled in curriculum and program implementation and academic administration, blending excellent communication with a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Services
JPPS Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
- Coordinated school wide educational initiatives and designed to promote student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
- Managed budgetary and financial aspects of various programs within Student Services, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align advising practices with curricular goals, optimizing degree completion pathways for students.
- Established effective communication channels between staff, faculty, and students to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to continuously improve the effectiveness of student services offered.
- Enhanced student services by streamlining processes and implementing efficient systems.
- Spearheaded efforts to implement evidence-based practices in education, enhancing overall quality of learning provided to students.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department through regular evaluation of programmatic offerings and professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Collaborated with faculty to create targeted interventions for at-risk students, resulting in increased literacy rates.
- Developed comprehensive academic support programs, contributing to improved student success rates.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Learning Specialist
Bialik High School
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and faculty, facilitating open communication channels for addressing concerns or suggestions.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the learning process.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly, enhancing student outcomes.
- Provided individualized support to students with special learning needs, working closely with families and support staff to ensure a successful learning experience.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance personal growth as an educator.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
EMSB
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lesson plans, creating more dynamic and interactive learning experiences for students.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and academic success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
Research and Project Coordinator
McGill University, Faculty of Education
03.2007 - 04.2011
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
McGill University
Montreal04-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Concordia University
Montreal04-2008
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Curriculum and Program Implementation
- Special Education
- Grant Writing
- Policy Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Responsible and Dependable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Student achievement
- Student assessment
- Academic administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
International Baccalaureate Level 3 Certification
Timeline
Director of Student Services
JPPS Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Learning Specialist
Bialik High School
10.2011 - 08.2014
Permanent Substitute Teacher
EMSB
04.2011 - 08.2011
Research and Project Coordinator
McGill University, Faculty of Education
03.2007 - 04.2011
Master of Arts - Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Concordia University
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