Tayler Blake
Palo Cedro
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher / Lead Teacher
Columbia Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum that catered to the individual needs and learning styles of each student, resulting in a 25% increase in overall academic performance.
- Assessed students regularly and evaluated data to create small group instruction that fit to the students' needs and learning styles.
- Developed effective classroom management skills that implemented positive reinforcement to foster a productive and engaged learning environment.
- Created and differentiated diverse lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in the classroom.
Substitute Teacher with Restricted License
Bellview Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Followed lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
- Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
Summer School Teacher in Charge
Columbia Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2025
Instructional Coach
Southern Oregon University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted program faculty with delivering instruction via multiple modalities, provided personal outreach, and provided feedback to students.
Teachers Aide
Saint Joseph's Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Retained interests and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Southern Oregon University
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Oregon University
01.2021
Psychology
Southern Oregon University
01.2021
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Classroom instruction
Accomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 120 students.
Certification
- Oregon Initial Teaching License
- California Teaching License
- SIOP Professional Development
- AFFIRM Certificate: Functional Behavior Assessment
- AFFIRM Certificate: Reinforcement - Introduction to Practice
- CLAD Certificate
Awards
- Barbara Tyler and Tom Curran School of Education Scholarship
- Grow Your Own Scholarship
- Margaret D. Stephen Scholarship
Timeline
Summer School Teacher in Charge
Columbia Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher / Lead Teacher
Columbia Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher with Restricted License
Bellview Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Instructional Coach
Southern Oregon University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teachers Aide
Saint Joseph's Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Oregon University
Psychology
Southern Oregon University
Masters of Arts - Teaching
Southern Oregon University