Taylor Merryman

8050 S Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi TX 78412
(817) 915-3412
tmerryman41@gmail.com

Objective
I am looking forward to an opportunity where I can work with a group of students in an
environment where the instruction is student-centered and catered to each individual educational
need. I would like to implement communication and consideration in all areas for students
diverse needs when it comes to learning so that each child has an equal opportunity to succeed.

____________________________________________________
Education
Candidate for Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist Emphasis in Reading June
2016 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Major: Education

____________________________________________________
Teacher-Related Experience
Field Based: Schanen Estates Elementary

Developed and implemented five lesson plans in a 1st grade classroom in the subjects of
math, science, reading, and social studies.
Cooperated with a cite teacher to plan appropriate lessons in aspects such as age,
classroom management, and other related duties.
Involved in after school activities such as open house, PTA functions, and other school
related activities.

Field Experiences in Reading: Gregory-Portland Elementary

Developed and implemented four lessons in reading for kindergarten including guided
reading, read-aloud, and fluency.
Worked with the teacher to create student-centered lessons that related to each
individuals needs such as reading groups and levels taken into account for students.

Advanced Practice in Reading & Language Arts

Worked with professor to plan for diagnostic assessment to prepare for after school
tutoring.
Completed multiple diagnostic assessments for an individual student and created
activities based on results.
Assessments included bag of books, elementary reading attitude survey, graded word
lists, graded passages, Cassidy Writing inventory, comprehension analysis, cloze tests and
running record.
Constructed corrective actions, recommendations and reading activities that correlated
with the students needs.

____________________________________________________
Work/Employment History
Primrose School of Keller

Time of Employment: March 2007-July 2012

Assistant teacher during after school daycare program, grades 1-6.

Continued as assistant teacher for summer camp daycare program, grades 1-6.
Floated through different classrooms in the school, infants-6th grade as needed.
Assisted with homework during after school program, grades 1-6.
Created engaging, educational and age appropriate activities for after school program and
summer camp program, grades 1-6.

____________________________________________________
Skills

Can create a fully planned and grade appropriate Madeline Hunter 5E Lesson Plan
Smart Board Functionality- capable of using the Smart Board to teach lessons and
currently familiar with its different functions and capabilities.
MS Office- capable of using the functions in the programs of Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.