Taylor Greene

361 Falconer Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

greenete11@bonaventure.edu
(716) 425-0602

EDUCATION:
St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
M.S.Ed., Differentiated Instruction, August 2016
B.S., Elementary/Special Education, May 2015
Study Abroad Colegio de Espana, Salamanca, Spain, May- June 2013

NYS TEACHING CERTIFICATION:

Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
Early Childhood, Birth- Grade 2
Early Childhood Students with Disability, Birth- Grade 2
Gifted Extension, K-12 receive upon graduation

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Olean High School, Olean, NY
Spring 2016
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher, Eighth- Twelfth Grade
Conducted research about mindfulness and the impact on academic achievement
Worked together with classroom teacher to differentiate for students academic and behavior needs
Olean Intermediate Middle School, Olean, NY
Enrichment Graduate Intern, Fifth Grade
Spring 2016
Performed informal and standardized assessment on gifted student to improve academic achievement
Used assessment information to develop instructional strategies for a student with individual needs
Portville Elementary School, Portville, NY
Enrichment Graduate Intern, Kindergarten
Fall 2015
Created phonics centers that consisted of critical thinking and reasoning skills
Differentiated lessons in order to meet the needs of academically gifted students
Tiered lesson plans to encourage creativity and independent thinking

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

East View Elementary School, Olean, NY

Special Education Consultant Teacher, First Grade
Spring 2015
Taught students in Literacy and Math using a variety of instructional strategies
Instructed and assessed students using IEP goals
Implemented effective classroom management techniques
Integrated technology into whole group and small group literacy instruction

Gail M. Chapman Elementary, Randolph, NY

Student Teacher, Sixth Grade
Spring 2015
Developed and taught a unit plan on the Middle Ages based on NYS SS Framework
Collected pre- and post- assessment data to inform Math and Literacy instruction
Modified Math lessons based on Common Core standards for an intervention class
Collaborated with the teacher to create a book club to encourage students independent reading abilities

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RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Bunny Bunch Daycare, Niagara Falls, NY
Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher
May 2015- August 2015
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons for diverse students
Supervised and supported paraprofessional
School of Education, St. Bonaventure University, NY
Graduate Assistant
Fall 2015- Present
Supported School of Education faculty through preparing for NCATE visit
Assisted Dean of the School of Education through data processing
First-Year Experience, St. Bonaventure University, NY
Freshman 100 Teacher
August - December 2015
Worked with academically at-risk freshmen to enhance retention
Supported incoming freshmen to acclimate and transition to collegiate life

DIVISION 1 COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS:

Assistant Coach, Womens Cross Country Team
Team Member, Womens Cross Country Team

August 2015- Present

2011-2015

AWARDS:
Al Nothem Student Teacher Award, 2015
o Presented to one student who demonstrates leadership, hard work, and dedication
St. Bonaventure University Deans List, 2011-2015
A10 Commissioner Honor Roll, 2011-2015

ACTIVITIES:
Co-President, Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, March 2014- Present
o Organized event to promote literacy development with the local community
Student Mentor, Bona Buddies, January 2014- May 2015
o One-on-one mentor with child that is at-risk in the community
Member, Bona Athletes for Christ, September 2013-May 2015
o Participated in holiday gift drive to support an orphanage in Mexico City

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
SMARTBoard, SMART Notebook and Exchange, Promethean Boards
Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint & Word
Elmo, Google Sites, Kidspiration, Class Dojo, Glogster, iPad, Inspiration

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Dignity for All Students Act Workshop

Child Abuse Prevention
Safe Schools
Cultural Diversity Workshops