Taylor White

taylor.white035@gmail.com

Credentials:
Michigan Elementary Education K-5 all subjects May 2018
Grades K-8 Language Arts
Education:
Masters of Art in Teaching and Curriculum December 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Teacher Certification May 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan May 2017
  Teaching Major: Language Arts
 Teaching Minor: Teaching Speakers of Other Languages

Leadership Experience/ Professional Activities:

EL Education Charlotte Cohort, Detroit, MI August 2019
Co-facilitator
 Collaborated with DPSCD teachers and EL Education facilitators
 Assisted in training Charlotte teachers on EL Education Kindergarten curriculum
 Assisted in training DPSCD teachers in second year implementation of EL curriculum
 Collaborated with teachers to find solutions to implementation challenges

#CSforDetroit Blueprint Team, Detroit, MI Fall 2018- Spring 2019

Elementary Team Leader
• Collaborated with teachers around DPSCD
• Examined a variety of curriculum and lessons
• Crafted computer science integration lessons for grades K-5
 Assisted in computer science professional development for DPSCD teachers
 Crafted lessons for #GoOpen Detroit site
 Reviewed and vetted lessons for #GoOpen Detroit site
 Participated in and assisted in computer science professional development for DPSCD teachers

Presentations:
Computer Science Public Comment Session, MDE Winter 2019
#GoOpen with Roadmaps, MDE October 2019
Michigan Continuing Improvement Conference, MDE November 2019

Publications:
White, T. (2019, September 24). Using Computer Science and Computational Thinking in The
Kindergarten Classroom. (M. Virtual, Ed.) Detroit, MI, United States.

Teaching Experience:
Nichols Elementary/Middle, Detroit, MI Fall 2018- Current
 Kindergarten Teacher
   Refined experience and instruction in small groups
 Enhanced classroom management experience
 Implemented new reading and math curriculum
 Examined data to inform student grouping and instructional strategies
 Integrated computer science activities into core curriculum
 Enhanced presentation skills through CS integration presentation with MDE
 Increased knowledge of various content areas through professional development
 Communicated with parents through a variety of platforms
 Managed school twitter account
 Collaborated with teachers to refine daily instructional practices

Walsh Elementary, Chicago, IL Fall 2017- Spring 2018

Student Teaching Intern
 Designed unit plans for 21 first grade bilingual students
   Assisted in setting up and administering NWEA testing
 Attained experience in leading a classroom through lead teaching period
 Facilitated weekly math centers
 Examined data to inform student grouping and instructional strategies
 Gained effective strategies for implementing literacy interventions
 Contributed to designing and carrying out school-wide literacy night

VIPKid, Beijing, China Fall 2017- Current

English Tutor
 Assisted students in English attainment
 Bridged language barrier with consistent use of TPR and physical engagement with material
   Administered summative assessments of student progress

Nichols Elementary/ Middle, Detroit, MI Fall 2013- Spring 2017

Classroom Volunteer
• Lead small group lessons in fourth grade math
• Participated in administering literacy tests
• Designed project based Social Studies unit for 7th and 8th grade students

Pinecrest Elementary, East Lansing, MI Fall 2016- Spring 2017

Senior Year Student Teaching
 Assisted in instructing a class of 24 first graders
 Crafted project based lessons across subjects
 Became familiarized with managing math and literacy centers

Gardner Middle School, Lansing, MI Fall 2016- Spring 2017

Volunteer
• Crafted meaningful lessons and supplementary materials for school curriculum
• Assisted refugee students in interpreting and completing homework in various subjects
• Collaborated with other volunteers and lead teachers to support student participation in lessons

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools, Detroit, MI Summer 2016

Servant Leader Intern
• Instructed a class of 10 fifth graders
• Engineered thoughtful engaging lessons to meet student interests and reading needs
• Partnered with fellow teachers to support differentiation with advanced students
 Marble Elementary School, East Lansing, MI Spring 2016
Volunteer
• Administered reading assessments to first grade student
• Studied data to inform instruction
• Adapted individualized lesson to first grade student based on assessments

Honors/Activities:
Middle School Cross Country Coach, Walsh Elementary Fall 2017
Dean’s List, Michigan State University Spring 2015- Spring 2017
300 Level Spanish Courses, Michigan State University Spring 2016
UECP Member, College of Education Fall 2013- Spring 2015
Skills:
• Able to read, write and speak in Spanish
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs
• Background in music
• Able to build and update websites