Taylor Hoey

tmhoey@wesleyancollege.edu | (302) 228-5108 | 4760 Forsyth Rd. Macon, GA 31210

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Objective To obtain an elementary teaching position in the grades 2 nd-5th.

Education Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Graduation May 2018

- Wesleyan College, Macon, GA GPA: 4.0/4.0
- Minor in Reading

Related Coursework: Certifications:

- Technology in Education - Georgia K-5 Certification Exam (GACE 001 & 002)
- Professional Prep for Elem. Health & PE - Project Wild Certified
- Teaching Children Through Music - Aquatic Wild Certified
- Exceptionalities Child and Adolescent

Teaching Experience_________________________________________________________________________
Student Teaching Springdale Elementary (Macon, GA) Spring 2018
(4th Grade-Departmentalized)
 Teaching full time in both the ELA and Math Inclusion classrooms for the 4 th grade department.
 Obtaining experience in working with a Special Education Co-teacher for the Inclusion classroom.
 Completing KEYS teacher evaluation requirements that correlate with standard teaching evaluations held
by school administration.
 Participated in setting S.M.A.R.T. goal for professional development in the classroom setting.
 Receiving Leader in Me training while completing student teaching requirements.

ELA Lab Springdale Elementary (Macon, GA) Fall 2017

(4th Grade-Departmentalized)
 Created and implemented a five-day ELA unit on finding the main idea and supporting details of an
informational text that included modeling and scaffolding techniques to support students at varying levels.
 Engaged in ongoing informal assessment after each lesson in order to track students’ understanding of
new content.
 Designed pre- and post-assessments for unit in order to collect data on students’ knowledge, growth, and
to assist in lesson planning.

Science Lab Springdale Elementary (Macon, GA) Spring 2017

(4st Grade-Departmentalized)
 Constructed and implemented a five-day science unit using the 5 E’s Science Method that integrated
reading and writing to boost student engagement and provide differentiation.
 Developed pre- and post-assessments on both units in order to analyze students’ growth and achievement,
as well as struggling areas.
 Obtained certification in Project Wild and Aquatic Wild.

Math Lab Springdale Elementary (Macon, GA) Spring 2017

(1st grade)
 Created and carried out a five-day math unit on 2D and 3D shapes using techniques to enhance
engagement and proficiency.
 Designed pre- and post-assessments for unit in order to collect data on students’ knowledge, growth, and
to assist in lesson planning
 Based on the analysis of the post-assessment, implemented a reengagement lesson with three struggling
learners after math unit to address problem areas and build knowledge
Social Studies Lab Springdale Elementary (Macon, GA) Spring 2017
(1st grade)
 Designed and implemented a five-day integrated social studies unit that combined music, writing, and
social studies content to increase learning.
 Organized and actively used pre- and post-assessments for unit to better understand the level my learners
were on. The assessments aided in lesson planning and documenting which students required further
practice of content.

Reading Lab T.G. Scott Elementary (Forsyth, GA) Fall 2016

(2nd Grade)
 Demonstrated predicting skills using a think-aloud method and then directed the students to practice
predicting skills during a read-aloud.
 Encouraged students to predict, ask questions, and engage in a book using a read-aloud method.
 Created a Reading Diagnostic Kit to assist struggling students with the Five Pillars of Reading.
 Utilized Running Records and Fluency Probes to track students’ growth in reading skills.

Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary Forsyth, GA Spring 2016

Field Experience (5th grade)
 Collected information and demographics on students pertaining to their learning styles using inventories
such as True Colors.
 Implemented a “play” station for math centers that had a playful aspect used to interest and engage the
students.

Academy for Classical Education Charter School Macon, GA Fall 2015

Field Experience (Technology Classroom-multiple grades)
 Carried out two technology-based lessons that focused on typing skills.

Professional Development_____________________________________________________________________
Ron Clark Academy
 Participated in a semester-long course that focused on Love & Logic and the Ron Clark Academy teaching
and classroom management strategies.
 Visited the Ron Clark Academy and participated, observed, and interacted with high-quality teachers and
students in their unique classroom setting and seminars.

Related Experience___________________________________________________________________________
Kid’s College Summer Camp Instructor Summers 2016 & 2017
 Co-instructed a STEM class for children ranging from kindergarten to 7 grade.
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 Created and implemented original lesson plans, differentiating by age and skill.
 Formed relationships and connected with each camper on a daily basis.

Campus Leadership Experience (Transferable skills)______________________________________________

Student Recreation Council (President) September 2014-Present
 Managed and delegated tasks of several committees to ensure that events were carried out smoothly.
 Communicated in a group and one-on-one with members, student body, faculty, and staff.
 Instilled a sense of accountability and responsibility in members to help build a cohesive unit.

Orientation Leader August 2015-2016

 Guided others in a way to promote participation and a positive environment.
 Collaborated with others to enhance group work and time management skills.